Street Assist (SCIO)

What Street Assist (SCIO) does

Street Assist Edinburgh is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO, charity number SC047327) founded in April 2016 by Neil Logan. It provides a free, non-judgmental welfare and first aid service to vulnerable individuals during Edinburgh's night-time economy hours, operating every Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 04:00 across Edinburgh City Centre. The service is delivered entirely by trained volunteers, supported by a small paid team of 15 and a network of over 200 alumni who have progressed into the Emergency Services, NHS, Armed Forces, and Care Sector. Since January 2017, the charity has assisted over 14,200 people, with 2,903 assisted in 2025 alone across 96 delivery nights and 13,846 volunteer hours, claiming an estimated £10.2 million in avoided costs to Police, Ambulance, and NHS services.

The service operates under Police Scotland's Operation Nightguard framework and integrates with licensed venues, Edinburgh Council, Scottish Ambulance Service, and Essential Edinburgh. In 2025 it piloted the first collaborative Welfare Hub model during major events including Oasis concerts, and partnered with JCDecaux for city-centre digital advertising and with Central Taxis for a transport safety initiative. Technology is light-touch: first aid equipment, radios, tablets, mobile phone charging kits, and referral to third-party safety tools such as the Hollie Guard personal safety app and StopTopps anti-spiking devices. An ICO registration was completed in January 2025.

Street Assist is funded entirely through donations, grants, and corporate partnerships, with no products or services sold. Known funding includes a £30,000 three-year Bank of Scotland Foundation Enable Grant and a £10,000 McDonald's in the Community Foundation grant. Revenue streams include tiered individual donations (£5/£10/£20), corporate sponsorship (including Central Taxis and JCDecaux), fundraising events (Run Seamus Run, Kiltwalk, Tough Mudder, Meadows Marathon), and student charity partnerships (ESCA). The '10 for 10' corporate challenge and Run Seamus Run 2026 anchor the charity's 10th anniversary programme.

Name

Street Assist (SCIO)

Legal name

Street Assist SCIO

Website

https://streetassist.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Street Assist Edinburgh is a volunteer-delivered SCIO charity providing free welfare and first aid services to vulnerable people during Edinburgh's night-time economy (Friday and Saturday, 22:00-04:00), operating under Police Scotland's Operation Nightguard and funded by donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Night-time welfare services
• Volunteer first aid
• Community safety support
• Night economy outreach
• Vulnerable person support

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Street Assist relies on grants and donations from supporters and the general public. Donations can be made as one-off or regular contributions at various tiers (£5, £10, £20), via Amazon Wishlist, text-to-donate, cheque, or bank transfer.
2. Grants: Charity receives grants from organizations including Bank of Scotland Foundation (£30,000 Enable Grant over three years for volunteer training), McDonalds in the Community Foundation (£10,000 for radios and tablets), and ESCA charity partnerships.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Businesses support through corporate fundraising, sponsorships, and CSR partnerships. Includes advertising partnerships (Central Taxis taxi advertising, JCDecaux digital bus stop advertising) and '10 for 10' challenge inviting businesses to raise £1,000 each.
4. Fundraising Events: Organizes and participates in fundraising events including Run Seamus Run (4-mile run from Seamus's to Dougals, £10 entry), Tough Mudder, skydives, Kiltwalk, and Meadows Marathon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Street Assist Edinburgh is a volunteer-delivered charity that provides non-judgemental welfare and first aid services during Edinburgh's night-time economy hours, operating every Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 04:00 across the city centre. The service supports vulnerable individuals with immediate welfare needs, basic first aid, mobile phone charging, and safe route home assistance, operating as part of Police Scotland's Operation Nightguard. The organisation also delivers a collaborative Welfare Hub service during major events and runs a safety awareness campaign.

Product overview

Street Assist Edinburgh is a charity (SCIO) providing a single core service: a volunteer-delivered welfare and first aid service during night time economy hours (22:00-04:00) on Fridays and Saturdays across Edinburgh City Centre. The organization has expanded its offerings to include the #EndYourNightRight safety awareness campaign, safety products like Spikeys anti-spiking devices, and collaborative services such as the Welfare Hub with emergency services. Fundraising initiatives include the Run Seamus! Run! event and the 10 for 10 corporate challenge. Since January 2017, they have assisted over 14,200 people, generating approximately £10.2 million in savings for Police, Ambulance and NHS services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Night-Time Welfare & First Aid Service Free, non-judgemental welfare and first aid service provided to vulnerable individuals during night-time economy hours (22:00-04:00) on Friday and Saturday across Edinburgh City Centre. Delivered by trained volunteers who provide first aid, mobile phone charging, welfare support, and safe route home assistance.
• Welfare Hub Service Collaborative welfare service delivered in partnership with Edinburgh Council, Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland and Essential Edinburgh, providing concentrated support during major events such as Oasis concerts.
• Spikeys (Anti-Spiking Device) Anti-spiking product that fits tightly in bottles to block additional substances being added, recommended for use in pubs and clubs to protect drinks from spiking.
• #EndYourNightRight Campaign Safety awareness campaign providing key tips on how to stay safe during a night out, with volunteers available via a dedicated phone line to assist vulnerable people.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,200 people assisted since January 2017; 2,903 people assisted in 2025 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• JCDecauxcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025August-September 2025 advertising campaign across Edinburgh City Centre and Princes Street digital bus stops. Street Assist nominated for Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Partnership Award alongside JCDecaux. Advertising promotes safety information and public charging points.
• Central Taxis EdinburghcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2023Launched May 2023 - unique partnership in Scotland. Central Taxis provides advertising space on taxis, a £1000 fund for lone females requiring safe route home, and support identifying vulnerable people. First of its kind in Scotland.
• Scottish Ambulance ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered in collaborative Welfare Hub service for major events. CEO Michael Dickson visited to learn about the pilot project during Oasis concerts.
• Essential EdinburghmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNight time economy business improvement district partner providing additional support during operations.
• Police ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership as part of Operation Nightguard safe place project. Street Assist volunteers work alongside Police Scotland to identify and support vulnerable people during night time economy hours. This is Edinburgh's Safe Place project ensuring prevention of disorder and public reassurance.
• The City of Edinburgh CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil supports with additional staff including taxi marshals, environmental wardens, night time teams and CCTV operators. Partnered with Edinburgh Council on Welfare Hub service for major events.
• Good Night Out CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign transforming nightlife through accredited programmes and specialist training for safer cultural spaces.
• Best Bar None ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScheme working to improve safety, reward excellence, raise standards and reduce crime in licensed premises across Scotland.
• StopToppsminorOthersDrink protector product recommended for anti-spiking protection. Versatile drink-protectors suitable for pubs and clubs including cans, bottles and glasses.
• Auld Boy PubsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPub group partnering with Street Assist for Run Seamus Run event on 6th September 2026 - 4 mile run from Seamus's to Dougals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Street Pastors: UK-wide network of volunteer-led patrols offering care, listening, and practical help to people on the streets during night-time economy hours. Operates on the same community-led welfare model as Street Assist, with local groups across cities including Edinburgh.
• Nightwatch Manchester: Volunteer-led night-time welfare service operating in Manchester city centre, providing similar first aid, welfare and safeguarding support during late-night hours. Directly comparable in mission and operating model to Street Assist Edinburgh.
• Good Night Out Campaign: Campaign transforming nightlife through accredited programmes and specialist training for safer cultural spaces. Already a listed minor partner of Street Assist; comparable mission in tackling nightlife vulnerability, harassment and spiking.

Broad incumbents

• St John Ambulance: National first aid and ambulance charity providing event medical cover, volunteer training, and community first aid. Overlaps with Street Assist on volunteer-delivered first aid and night-time economy event cover, but operates at much larger scale and scope.
• British Red Cross: Large national charity providing emergency response, refugee support, and community first aid. Overlaps on volunteer welfare support and partnership with emergency services, though operates across many welfare categories rather than focusing on night-time economy.
• Samaritans: UK-wide volunteer-led charity providing emotional support to people in distress, including a dedicated night-time helpline overlap with Street Assist's vulnerable-person support. Comparable on volunteer model and crisis support mission, though delivered primarily via phone and digital channels.

Emerging players

• Crisis UK: National charity dedicated to ending homelessness, supporting vulnerable people in the community. Relevant to Street Assist's overlap with vulnerable night-time economy attendees who may be rough sleeping or housing-insecure, though Crisis focuses on year-round housing pathways.

Others

• Best Bar None Scotland: Scotland-wide accreditation scheme improving safety, standards and reducing crime in licensed premises. Listed partner of Street Assist; complementary rather than competitive, addressing venue-side safety that creates Street Assist's referral volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/streetassistedin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/streetassistedinburgh
• Instagraminstagram.com/street_assist_edinburgh
• TikToktiktok.com/@streetassistedinburgh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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