Useful Links
Please note: References or links to any commercial product or service, or the use of any company name, is for information, convenience and potential benefit to BNWN members. It does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by BNWN.
Avon and Somerset Neighbourhood Watch Association (ASNWA)
www.asnwa.org
The Association is a force level body that sits between the Constabulary, the National NHW Network and NW Coordinators. The aim is to provide support to the membership and to work with the police to further develop the role of Neighbourhood Watch and make it more effective and proactive, helping to prevent crime and bring people together to establish cohesive and solid communities.
Any Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator within the A&S Area is automatically part of the Association and some of the NHW functions performed by the police will transfer to the association. ASNWA are also looking for people to join the interim committee to help them move forwards, define and influence their next steps and to provide new skills and perspective to refresh the path of Neighbourhood Watch in Avon and Somerset.
You can help influence the development of the Association. Please let us have any comments or suggestions as to how we can best support you and your local scheme by sending an email to admin@asnwa.org You will be kept up-to-date with further developments over the coming month as we move forwards and agree our next steps. Please visit our new website www.asnwa.org and let us know what information you would like to see and to help us formulate our most Frequently Asked Questions.
Also follow us on Twitter @asnwassociation and like us on Facebook (search Avon & Somerset Neighbourhood Watch Association) for our latest news.
www.asnwa.org
The Association is a force level body that sits between the Constabulary, the National NHW Network and NW Coordinators. The aim is to provide support to the membership and to work with the police to further develop the role of Neighbourhood Watch and make it more effective and proactive, helping to prevent crime and bring people together to establish cohesive and solid communities.
Any Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator within the A&S Area is automatically part of the Association and some of the NHW functions performed by the police will transfer to the association. ASNWA are also looking for people to join the interim committee to help them move forwards, define and influence their next steps and to provide new skills and perspective to refresh the path of Neighbourhood Watch in Avon and Somerset.
You can help influence the development of the Association. Please let us have any comments or suggestions as to how we can best support you and your local scheme by sending an email to admin@asnwa.org You will be kept up-to-date with further developments over the coming month as we move forwards and agree our next steps. Please visit our new website www.asnwa.org and let us know what information you would like to see and to help us formulate our most Frequently Asked Questions.
Also follow us on Twitter @asnwassociation and like us on Facebook (search Avon & Somerset Neighbourhood Watch Association) for our latest news.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary website:
http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/
Advice for various issues: Missing persons, fraud, theft, assault & more:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/
In Your Neighbourhood - postcode search facility:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/
Crime prevention advice:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/crime-prevention-advice/
Report a crime or incident online:
For the reporting of non-urgent crimes or incidents where the crime/incident is no longer in progress and does not require an urgent police response.
Examples of the crimes you can report using this form are theft, theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage/vandalism.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact-us/report-a-crime-or-incident/
Crimestoppers:
To call anonymously with information about crime, tel. 0800 555 111 or report it online:
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/
Online and Cyber crime:
This is one of the fastest growing areas of crime. From the Avon and Somerset police website, there are various links to follow for advice about online crime - i.e. anything involving computers, tablets, smartphones etc:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/online-crime/
Other useful websites are the regional Zephyr website:
www.zephyrswrocu.org.uk/cyber.aspx
And Action Fraud, for reporting fraud and cyber crime:
www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-a-fraud-including-online-crime
http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/
Advice for various issues: Missing persons, fraud, theft, assault & more:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/
In Your Neighbourhood - postcode search facility:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/
Crime prevention advice:
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/crime-prevention-advice/
Report a crime or incident online:
For the reporting of non-urgent crimes or incidents where the crime/incident is no longer in progress and does not require an urgent police response.
Examples of the crimes you can report using this form are theft, theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage/vandalism.
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact-us/report-a-crime-or-incident/
Crimestoppers:
To call anonymously with information about crime, tel. 0800 555 111 or report it online:
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/
Online and Cyber crime:
This is one of the fastest growing areas of crime. From the Avon and Somerset police website, there are various links to follow for advice about online crime - i.e. anything involving computers, tablets, smartphones etc:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/online-crime/
Other useful websites are the regional Zephyr website:
www.zephyrswrocu.org.uk/cyber.aspx
And Action Fraud, for reporting fraud and cyber crime:
www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-a-fraud-including-online-crime
National Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network:
http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/
NHWN support Neighbourhood and Home Watch schemes across England and Wales by providing a central resource for members as well as by liaising with other national organisations and strategic bodies on behalf of NHW members.
NHWN support members to communicate with each other and with partners, local authorities and the police. They provide free tools and resources for members and help identify opportunities such as local, regional and national-level funding, training, peer mentoring, media outlets and community projects. They also promote safety awareness and community cohesion in partnership with a wide range of other national organisations.
NHWN are committed to increasing the coverage of Neighbourhood and Home Watch and attracting a new and diverse membership.
http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/
NHWN support Neighbourhood and Home Watch schemes across England and Wales by providing a central resource for members as well as by liaising with other national organisations and strategic bodies on behalf of NHW members.
NHWN support members to communicate with each other and with partners, local authorities and the police. They provide free tools and resources for members and help identify opportunities such as local, regional and national-level funding, training, peer mentoring, media outlets and community projects. They also promote safety awareness and community cohesion in partnership with a wide range of other national organisations.
NHWN are committed to increasing the coverage of Neighbourhood and Home Watch and attracting a new and diverse membership.
Neighbourhood Partnerships
Bristol's 14 neighbourhood partnerships bring together local people, community groups, the council, police and local businesses to take action on things that are important for each area. Find yours here:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/people-communities/neighbourhood-partnerships
Bristol's 14 neighbourhood partnerships bring together local people, community groups, the council, police and local businesses to take action on things that are important for each area. Find yours here:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/people-communities/neighbourhood-partnerships
No.10 - Take part:
The Prime Minister's Office website provides a section with interesting information about various aspects of 'taking part' in your neighbourhood:
http://www.number10.gov.uk/take-part/
The Prime Minister's Office website provides a section with interesting information about various aspects of 'taking part' in your neighbourhood:
http://www.number10.gov.uk/take-part/
The Crime Prevention Website
www.thecrimepreventionwebsite.com
A comprehensive new resource that has been developed by Calvin Beckford, retired Metropolitan policeman and crime prevention specialist, to support both the public and the police service with detailed and up-to-date advice and information.
It also provides a unique, anonymous online Home Security Survey application (supported by several UK police services) through which you can assess the security of your property and obtain a free tailor-made report that identifies your security weaknesses:
http://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/home-security-assessment/468/diy-home-security-survey/
www.thecrimepreventionwebsite.com
A comprehensive new resource that has been developed by Calvin Beckford, retired Metropolitan policeman and crime prevention specialist, to support both the public and the police service with detailed and up-to-date advice and information.
It also provides a unique, anonymous online Home Security Survey application (supported by several UK police services) through which you can assess the security of your property and obtain a free tailor-made report that identifies your security weaknesses:
http://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/home-security-assessment/468/diy-home-security-survey/
Counselling Directory
This is a website that brings together the information required to help individuals find a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist in their local area.
Counselling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help. The directory contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events. To ensure the professionalism of the website, all counsellors have provided qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk.
This is a website that brings together the information required to help individuals find a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist in their local area.
Counselling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help. The directory contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events. To ensure the professionalism of the website, all counsellors have provided qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk.
Looking for a locksmith?
Make sure you use one who has met the 3 key criteria of being:-
AA Lock and Key
This mobile locksmith company covers all Bristol (BS) Postcodes and offers a complete locksmith service. They can also work outside of the Bristol area upon request. They offer to help with any security issues or requirements. For full details of their products and services please visit: aalocksmithsbristol.co.uk.
AA Lock and Key have been verified as members of the Master Locksmith Association.
They also offer a discount to BNHW members (10% of total price) on production of a valid BNHWN membership card.
YaleDoor
YaleDoor claim to provide some of the securest doors and locks money can buy and all from the makers of the world’s favourite lock. All of their composite doors are U value compliant and adhere
to the strict police 'secured by design' initiative for safer doors.
Learn more here; http://www.yaledoor.co.uk/
If you have recognised proof of NHW membership (e.g. current membership card) they are also offering a £50 discount!
Make sure you use one who has met the 3 key criteria of being:-
- vetted
- inspected and
- qualified
AA Lock and Key
This mobile locksmith company covers all Bristol (BS) Postcodes and offers a complete locksmith service. They can also work outside of the Bristol area upon request. They offer to help with any security issues or requirements. For full details of their products and services please visit: aalocksmithsbristol.co.uk.
AA Lock and Key have been verified as members of the Master Locksmith Association.
They also offer a discount to BNHW members (10% of total price) on production of a valid BNHWN membership card.
YaleDoor
YaleDoor claim to provide some of the securest doors and locks money can buy and all from the makers of the world’s favourite lock. All of their composite doors are U value compliant and adhere
to the strict police 'secured by design' initiative for safer doors.
Learn more here; http://www.yaledoor.co.uk/
If you have recognised proof of NHW membership (e.g. current membership card) they are also offering a £50 discount!
Business Protection Guide
A guide to protecting your business premises, assets and staff from crime. It covers the most common issues, what you’re required to do legally and what you can do to prevent the different types of crime:
uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=i/business-protection-guide
A guide to protecting your business premises, assets and staff from crime. It covers the most common issues, what you’re required to do legally and what you can do to prevent the different types of crime:
uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=i/business-protection-guide