Ask for Angela is a national scheme that helps anyone feeling unsafe on a night out get the support they need – by saying the code word ‘Angela’ to staff in bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs to indicate they are feeling vulnerable. Staff are trained to recognise this request and act appropriately to protect the vulnerable person.
The campaign began in 2016. It was inspired by the tragic case of Angela Crompton who was murdered by her boyfriend in 2012.
Local authorities have a significant role to play to ensure that Ask for Angela training is provided to staff in licensed premises. Councils are responsible licensing all bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants that serve alcohol. Many councils make Ask for Angela training a condition of issuing premise licenses. However most currently do not.
The below resources help you call for stricter conditions on premise licenses granted by your council to require and enforce training for staff on vulnerability management and responding to Ask of Angela calls for help.
Check your council’s current position using the interactive table at the bottom of this article
- Council Motion
- A3 Drop In – Affinity – PDF
- A4 Drop In – Affinity – PDF
- Council Questions
- Template Press Release