
This page provides a list of frequently asked questions about the Bobby Scheme, the charitable arm of the Blue Lamp Trust which provides free home safety and security visits and practical support to vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, particularly the elderly and victims of burglary and domestic violence. If you can’t find your questions on this page, please e-mail us.
What is the Bobby Scheme?
The Bobby Scheme is a free, practical service for the elderly and vulnerable within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We help clients make their properties safer and more secure, for example after a burglary, by replacing locks and fitting door chains and spy holes. We also install and replace smoke alarms and give clients advice on how to make their homes more secure. For a donation we can also supply and fit Key Safes.
Who is eligible?
- Vulnerable due to age (65 or older)
- Vulnerable due to circumstance – for example serious health issues
- Disabled
- Victim of burglary
- Repeat victim of crime
- Victim of domestic abuse
Can I refer someone from outside Hampshire?
What if the client is not the owner of the property?
What does it cost?
In some cases we recommend that we fit a key safe. As these are expensive items, we do ask for a donation to cover some of the costs.
What can I do to secure my home?
There are plenty of things that can be done to improve the security of a home. Download our Safety Booklet for tips and advice. Alternatively, visit Hampshire Constabulary’s site for a range of crime prevention advice.
Who is the Blue Lamp Trust?
Who pays for the Bobby Scheme?
How do I book a visit?
Use our online form to book a visit. Click here to book a visit or make a referral.
Can I refer someone I know?
Anyone can make a referral, as long as the person you’re referring meets our criteria (see above). Please ensure the person you are referring is happy for a referral to be made on their behalf. Click here to access our online referral form.
Who are the fitters?
How does it work?
Could you come and talk to my community group about the Bobby Scheme?
Yes, our fitters can attend local community groups, where attendees would meet our referral criteria, to give talks about home safety and security and give further information about the Bobby Scheme
Do I have to be at home for a visit?
How long does an appointment take?
Can you fix my broken windows while you’re here?
No, the Bobby Scheme is not a repair or handyman service. Our fitters are not able to carry out any glazing work.
Can you install CCTV?
Can you fit a key safe?
We are able to fit key safes where necessary. However due to the high cost of these items we do ask for a donation to cover part of the expense.
Please be aware that we can only fit key safes supplied by the Bobby Scheme.
What types of key safe can you fit?
We supply and fit the Supra C500 ACPO Police accredited Key Safe. The donation of £75 includes the supply and fit of the key safe.
Does the key safe come with a warranty?
Key safes fitted by the Trust carry a 5 year warranty against faulty operation of the safe or installation by the Trust