# Virgin Money Expands Safe Spaces in Scotland

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Podcast: [Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aberdeen-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7613907)
Published: 2026-06-17T05:15:41+00:00
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## Resource

Virgin Money is launching three new domestic abuse safe spaces in north-east Scotland—Inverurie, Keith, and Montrose—bringing its total to 20 across the country, joining Nationwide Building Society’s network to create over 475 safe havens nationwide. These confidential, private areas inside bank branches let victims make calls to charities and find immediate safety, staffed by trained colleagues who recognize signs of abuse. Complementing physical spaces, a mobile app helps locate safe zones and offers guidance on supporting victims, while banks also block payment references to combat economic abuse. This powerful partnership between finance and charities aims to ensure no one faces abuse alone, with support always within reach. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a54cb5487adb75ae

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