Become a Charter signatory

The Charter operates through shared responsibility and recognises that organisations vary in size, capacity and the spaces they manage.

Signing up to the Charter reflects a commitment to take proportionate and achievable action, with organisations encouraged to build on this over time, which may involve self-funding proportionate changes, supported by guidance, good practice and partnership support.

As a minimum, signatories commit to:

• Promote positive behaviour and challenge harmful attitudes against women
• Take a compassionate, prevention‑led approach that supports wellbeing

Depending on their role, capacity and the nature of the space they manage, organisations may also choose to:

• Review their spaces ensuring that the differing elements of culture, policy, and design are considered
• Improve environmental safety (lighting, layout, visibility) on land they own/manage
• Talk to the people who use their spaces (e.g., customers, visitors, staff) so changes are informed by the lived experiences of women and girls
• Challenge harmful attitudes
• Ensure staff receive relevant training
• Provide clear reporting pathways for incidents of harassment, unsafe behaviour, or environmental concerns.

You do not need to make every change at once. The Charter is about taking meaningful and achievable steps, then building on them over time.