Services co-ordinator of One25 Katie Stentiford explained what support the charity could provide on its nightly patrols.
“The women flag [the van down], sometimes they want a quick interaction.
“Other times they’ve been assaulted, and just want to talk something through, we offer a quiet safe space for them to be in,” she said.
The charity also runs a daytime health centre and can make emergency referrals to safe places for homeless women to sleep.
“As long as we’re needed, we have to keep fighting for the women.
“They are some of the most marginalised people in our city, but they are also some of the most resilient, courageous, loving women that you will ever meet,” Ms Stentiford added.