NEWCASTLE STREET PASTORS
Street Pastors are church members with a concern for their local community, willing to provide a listening ear and practical help.
Trained volunteers Street Pastors patrol the streets of Newcastle city centre on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 pm – 4 am, helping those who find themselves vulnerable or marginalised.
Street Pastors Newcastle Serving the city for over 16 years.
Since the launch of the scheme, Street Pastors have made a significant contribution to the safety of the night-time economy. Our contribution has been recognised by Northumbria Police and Best Bar None.
In 2024 our trained volunteers gave time to serve the people of Newcastle:
We have cared for 417 individuals who become vulnerable while out in the city centre to safety.
497 pairs of flip-flops were given out to prevent injury.
905 Bottles of water were handed out to rehydrate.
464 Safety blankets were given out for warmth.
3618 bottles/glasses binned to avoid injury.
Thank you from a member of the public.
Good morning, this morning the street pastors were a massive help to me and my friend who unfortunately had took a turn for the worse in the newcastle main street just outside a club, wanted you to know how amazing and sympathetic they all were and without there help i don’t know what i would’ve done, it’s amazing too see the kind of care they provide for young adults especially in scary situations such as my self and my friend.
I really hope they are rewarded and recognised for their work and kind and caring service this morning, I know their job is not about recognition but they very much deserve the recognition as they were professional and friendly and can’t thankyou enough for their services and efforts, kind regards.
“Protecting the Vulnerable Award” from Northumbria Police
In July 2021, we were honoured & excited to receive the Protecting the Vulnerable Award at the first Northumbria Police Citizens in Policing Awards. It is a huge thank you from Northumbria Police to our volunteers who give their time and energy to serving the people of Newcastle’s night-time economy – caring, listening and helping. Working alongside door staff, medical staff & Northumbria Police ensuring all who are out enjoying themselves are looked after if they become vulnerable.
“We are england”
The city of Newcastle may be renowned for its trebles bars and vibrant nightlife, but with cuts to the emergency services, an increase of pubs and clubs, plus a mental health crisis, the city is wrestling between its economic prosperity and the health and welfare of its residents and visitors.
This is where the street pastors come in – a group of Christian volunteers from across the region, who give up their time on Friday and Saturday nights to patrol some of the most lively streets in Britain.
They operate without fear or favour, offering help to anyone and everyone – first aid, flip flops, foil blankets, they’ve got it all for those in need. Follow the team as they survey the streets of Newcastle, find out who they are, what they do and most importantly, why.
What We Do
Street Pastors
Street Pastor initiatives are established in towns and cities by bringing the local church together and working in partnership with Police and Council. We call it the Urban trinity.
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