A call for people to donate £10 a month to support the work of the Redbridge Street Pastors is being made.
The pastors undertake regular patrols at night offering support to anyone who may be in need after a night out around Ilford Town Centre.
They also have opened the Safer Space Project, based in the Salvation Army, Clements Road, Ilford for women looking to exit prostitution.
The drop in centre is open every Monday from 1-4pm.
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