Protecting the elderly and vulnerable in Wiltshire and Swindon since 1998
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) provides a free home security service and online safety service for over 60s, 18+ with a registered disability and people experiencing domestic abuse throughout Wiltshire and Swindon.
We fund the operation of three Bobby Vans that provide mobile workshops to enable their operators to secure peoples’ homes.
Our team of Stay Safe Online Volunteers offer one to one home visits and community talks on online safety.
Our vital service costs more than £400,000 a year to maintain. We get no statutory support and rely on donations and fundraising to cover that cost. Find out how to support us here.
How the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust keeps older people, and those with disabilities, safe in their homes
Help us to keep people in Wiltshire and Swindon safe by:
Improving the security of older and vulnerable people in their own homes to prevent burglary, hate crime and domestic abuse
Reducing the chances of victims of crime from becoming victims again
Offering reassurance, support and advice about safety and crime reduction – and signposting other agencies that may be able to help – to people who are frightened, lacking in confidence and at their lowest
Providing practical, no jargon skills and advice to help prevent people fallinng prey to online fraudsters
Giving community talks to spread the word about home security and being safer online
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“I would like to thank the Bobby Van Trust for all they do to protect some of the most vulnerable people across Wiltshire and Swindon and recognise their brilliant work. The feedback that we have from those supported by the Bobby Van Trust is incredible – and upon meeting them I could see how utterly committed they were to Keeping Wiltshire Safe. I look forward to working ever closer with them.”
Chief Constable Catherine Roper
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust is kindly supported by:
