Ward Security is one of the first members to join a new contract security industry initiative named ‘The Aspire 100’ launched by The Security Watchdog, the international security risk services group.
The initiative is designed to offer industry representation to national, regional and local member companies who already participate in the Security Industry Association’s ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme) but who are not currently ranked in the Infologue Top 20 Guarding Companies whose annual turnovers range from £23m - £380m.
Terry O’Neil, chairman of The Security Watchdog, states: “We are delighted that Ward Security has joined The Aspire 100. The objective in establishing ‘The Aspire 100’ alliance is to provide a nurturing platform for calibre organisations such as Ward Security to collaborate with and support each other in offering the UK Client base an alternative quality service option. We also see a role for members to work in harmony with the Top 20 in supporting regional workforces, where required.”
Members will significantly benefit from an ongoing publicity campaign carried out by The Security Watchdog within the Industry Trade press, as well as participating in a number of shared user forums where they can voice any concerns they have about the industry and provide the collective action needed to effect change. As an alliance, these concerns can be raised directly with the SIA so that the voice of the members of The Aspire 100 cannot in the future be ignored.
David Ward, managing director of Ward Security confirmed: “Ward Security is recognised as a quality service provider and our industry has long needed an alliance such as ‘The Aspire 100’ to allow the voices of organisations such as ours to be heard. As an alliance we can provide the collective action needed to effect change within our industry. This initiative is good news for both clients and contractors alike.”
