Carlisle Support Services News

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Vinny Singh as Managing Director for Security and Events North, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading national security operations, Vinny brings extensive expertise in operational delivery, risk management, and client partnership across both public and private sectors. Known for his people-first approach and focus on servi...

The newly formed Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) met with Security Minister - Dan Jarvis MBE for the first time at the International Security Expo, Olympia London, and announced Paul Evans (CEO, Carlisle Security) and Peter Harrison (FGH Security) as Chair and Deputy Chair of the Group, which brings together a diverse team of elected leaders from across the security industry.  The Group will regularly engage directly with the Minister, Homeland Security and the Security Industry A...

In an era of heightened uncertainty, from socio-economic instability to the evolving nature of crime and terrorism, organisations are under increasing pressure to protect their people, assets, and reputations.  In response, Carlisle Support Services announces the amplification of its Security Consultancy services, designed to support organisations, safeguard operations, enhance resilience, improve business continuity, as well as prepare to meet new legal and operational responsibilities in...

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of David Brook as Head of Operational Training, which represents another strategic step in its commitment to raising industry standards, having now completely removed the use of subcontracted labour across security and events operations for over a year to improve consistency in quality and service delivery. Joining Carlisle with a wealth of experience within the education field, David’s role will be to develop accredited courses that div...

After a remarkable period of sustainable growth, Carlisle Support Services celebrates its prestigious accolade as being chosen as the 2025 Security Company of the Year at the ninth UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). Held on 20 February at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, the OSPAs are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards within the Security industry, recognising excellence and honouring those who promote positive change for the greater benefit of all....

Carlisle Support Services announces a national voluntary recognition agreement with the Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) Union, the first of its kind within the outsourced industry, to foster a joined-up vision of improving industrial relations and employee well-being. This agreement also comes at a time when the new government has confirmed its intention to move towards a nationalised Railway under the control of Great British Railways. Structured and considered approach With Carl...

Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Allan Gregory as the new Director of Transport Security and Policing. After recently retiring from his role as the Assistant Chief Constable for British Transport Police (BTP), Allan joins Carlisle to provide subject matter expertise to further support its well-established client base within the rail and transport sector.  Allan Gregory With thirty-two years of experience within BTP, Allan brings a wealth of expertise within the indu...

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts. Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, he will ensure that the division continues to deliver market-pioneering solutions to...

Carlisle Support Services, one of the UK's Top 12 Security and Events companies, has announced its decision to completely remove the utilisation of subcontractors to fulfil core roles across its contracts. This strategic move reflects Carlisle's commitment to championing ethical labour practices and raising standards within the security sector. With a longstanding dedication to improving industry standards, Carlisle has been at the forefront of initiatives such as the Real Living Wage movement....

The industry’s Innovation Lab, bringing together over 600 Security and FM senior stakeholders, has been announced on Thursday, 15th February 2024, at the home of the Eurovision Song Contest, ACC Liverpool, in Liverpool, UK. A day of solution exploration The event will welcome innovators, thought leaders, and expert speakers from across the industry, promising to deliver a day of solution exploration, professional development, and peer-to-peer networking. Therefore, challenging the statu...

Carlisle Support Services further strengthens security operations by appointing Stephen Grainger as Senior Security Advisor. This strategic addition underscores the company's commitment to continuous improvement of service delivery to its world-class client profile.    Having operated in strategic positions of authority and operations within policing in London, the finance sector, local authorities, and within the sporting and events industry at international levels, Stephen...

Carlisle Support Services celebrates 23 years of continued service with Tottenham Hotspur, whose stadium was recently awarded the World Football Summit’s Best Venue Award and is home to the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, as well as NFL, and countless other world-class concerts and leisure events.  Having delivered staffing and stewarding solutions to White Hart Lane for 18 years, Carlisle Support Services was awarded full security oversight across the Tottenham Hotsp...