Keeping You Safe

At G.IRL, your safety is our priority.

We recognise that drink spiking, harassment, and assault are serious issues across nightlife spaces globally. We are committed to doing everything within our control to create safer environments and to respond to concerns with care, professionalism, and urgency. 

If something doesn’t feel right, we will always take you seriously. 

Our Approach

Responsibility
As event promoters, we have a duty of care to create environments that actively discourage harassment, assault, and violence. While we are committed to building safer spaces, responsibility for harmful or criminal behaviour lies solely with the individual(s) who commit it. Anyone found to be engaging in unacceptable or illegal behaviour at our events will be dealt with appropriately, including removal from the venue and escalation to authorities where necessary. 

Report
We aim to make reporting simple, discreet, and accessible.
If you experience or witness something concerning, you will be offered clear, confidential options for how to proceed. You will never be pressured into taking a course of action you are uncomfortable with.

Respond
We treat all reports with respect and care.
Our team is trained to respond in a consistent, calm, and empathetic way, prioritising your immediate safety and wellbeing. Every report is taken seriously and handled without judgement.

Redesign
We continuously review and improve our event environments to reduce risk.
This includes (but not limited to):

  • Trained security staff
  • On-site medical support where appropriate
  • Use of CCTV in venues
  • Clear safety messaging before and during events
  • Ongoing safety audits of venues and layouts

Our Commitments

  • Champion
    A named safety lead (Terri Hartshorn) is responsible for overseeing safety standards and incident responses.
  • Communicate
    We maintain clear, visible communication of our zero-tolerance approach to harassment and unsafe behaviour, along with straightforward reporting options.
  • Support Our Staff
    We provide internal support systems for team members who experience or report unacceptable behaviour.
  • Support Our Community
    We provide appropriate support to guests who raise concerns, including signposting to external services where needed.
  • Training: Responding
    Our team undergoes ongoing training on how to recognise, prevent, and respond to incidents appropriately.
  • Training: Recording
    Staff are trained in responsible, confidential handling of reports and personal information. Venues have their own reporting processes and we work with them to respond in the correct way. 
  • Design for Safety
    We regularly assess and adapt our events and environments to minimise opportunities for harm.

Partnerships & Standards

  • We are signed up to the UK Government’s Women’s Night Safety Charter.
  • We engage with the Met police and Safer Neighbourhood teams to share best practices. 
  • We are trained and accredited by the Good Night Out Campaign, supporting safer nightlife spaces.

How to Report

If you experience or witness anything concerning, you can report it in the way that feels safest for you: