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 auditors of security and risk providers.
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 not UK top 20 Guarding Companies whose annual turnovers range from £23m to £380m.
Terry O’Neil, Chairman of The Security Watchdog, says: “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.”
David Ward, managing director of Ward Security added: “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.”
Companies qualifying for entry into ‘The Aspire 100’ must be ACS members and meet at least one of the following criteria;
· The member must be in the upper quartile (top 25pc – currently a Pass exceeded by at least 39 points) of the ACS Benchmarking and Achievement levels
or
· have obtained the Gold Standard of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI)
or
· have committed to a minimum of 36 annual independent on-site audits through the Silver Fox Scheme run by The Security Watchdog.
