Structure

The idea of a formal structure can be off-putting for many people. It can mean red tape, bureaucracy, committees and lots of paperwork; that need not be the case. A structured organisation gives its members a clear focus as well providing invaluable support. This ultimately leads to greater success in the fight against crime and the creation of safer communities. Additionally, Neighbourhood Watch must demonstrate its probity, and that requires compliance with charity law and constitutions.

The WSNHWA in conjunction with Wiltshire Constabulary have created a structure for the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch (NHW).  The reason for this is to improve the dissemination of information across the county and aid communication for scheme and the police.  The basic structure is as follows:

The County is split up into 5 Districts along the boundaries controlled by the District and Borough Councils.

Within each District there are a number of Sections comprising the major towns and their surrounding villages and aligned to the areas covered by the police stations in those towns.

In each Section there are a number of Area and Village Co-ordinators helping to manage a number of Schemes in their Area.

Each Scheme comprises a number of properties whose occupiers are members of Neighbourhood Watch.

Schemes
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Areas
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Sections
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Districts

Each tier has a coordinator, who will filter information down from the top and up from the bottom.  these coordinators are currently being recruited from existing NHW scheme coordinators - for more information, contact your local Neighbourhood Watch Liaison officer.