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Established by Simon Banks, entrepreneur and CSL Group founder, TBF is a not-for-profit family foundation. Simon, a staunch supporter of guiding young individuals into the IoT, Security, and Electrotechnical sectors, initiated TBF to contribute back after a lifelong career in the security industry.
Also the founder and Director of CSL Group, established in 1996 as a critical communications provider. He holds the title of the longest-serving Chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and serves as a current board member of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). Additionally, Simon spearheads the Skills For Group as its Co-owner and Executive Chairman, dedicated to advancing apprenticeships and skills in the Electrotechnical domain, facilitating the career paths of thousands of young individuals. Simon participated in the UK Government’s Trailblazer initiative to form the apprenticeship framework for the Fire, Emergency and Security national curriculum. In 2022, Simon’s philanthropic spirit led to the creation of The Banks Foundation, aimed at identifying innate entrepreneurial talent, recognising that certain individuals possess an intangible quality crucial for wealth creation, benefiting thousands of peoples’ lives.
Skills for Security is the UK’s leading Fire & Security training provider, specialising in apprenticeship and technical course delivery, helping close the industry Skills Gap, and upskilling teams across the UK. Operating from technology-filled training centres in Warrington, Walsall, Watford and Glasgow, Skills for Security aims to make training accessible for learners and employers alike. Additionally, through its Skills On-Demand platform, training can now be accessed anytime, anywhere. Skills for Security is also the organising partner of the WorldSkills UK Electronic Security and Fire competitions.
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK.
Their members are responsible for more than 70% of privately provided UK security products and services (by turnover) including the manufacture, distribution and installation of electronic and physical security equipment and the provision of security officer services and consultancy. Their members are industry professionals ranging in size from global companies to small and medium enterprises, offering quality products and services to a vast spectrum of end-users.
For over 25 years, CSL has been the leading European provider of Critical Connectivity. Today, they have over 2.5 million connections supporting business, life and mission-critical IoT applications across the Fire, Security, Telecare, Retail and Critical National Infrastructure sectors. Within the security industry, CSL are connecting IoT applications such as Alarm Signalling, CCTV, Access Control and Body-worn Cameras. Their partnerships with all the major Mobile Network Operators, Monitoring Centres, Integrators and Installers, allows them to deliver complete end-to-end IoT connectivity solutions. Whether it’s 5G, 4G, IP, xDSL, or FTTC, CSL have the knowledge, expertise and ability to deliver the best combination for your connectivity requirements.
HKC Security is the trusted brand for professional installers in Ireland and the UK, providing electronic wired and wireless intruder alarm equipment for homes and businesses. Established in 1990, HKC designs and manufactures an extensive range of innovative intruder equipment renowned for its reliability, backed up with excellent technical support, and installed only by fully trained professional engineers.
HKC offers complete peace of mind to both installers and customers through its SecureComm Cloud Solution, allowing seamless connectivity between multiple internal and external sensors – with advanced features such as monitoring and managing devices via the HKC User App and a unique Engineer App for installers to configure the system remotely.
HKC provides free training for all professional installers at its headquarters in Ireland and the UK or at their customers’ premises.
With over 35 years of proven intrusion expertise, Pyronix has a long and proud heritage as a forward-looking and dynamic organisation; introducing cutting-edge products, integrations and systems into its security alarm portfolio.
Exclusively developing and patenting many ground-breaking technologies and winning numerous awards along the way, our dedication to customer care runs deep throughout the business; constantly adapting to market needs and trends to deliver high-performance and professional solutions, that generate extensive business development opportunities for you.
Working with professional installers and with a keen focus on the UK&I markets, Pyronix offers an ever-evolving product range, comprehensive technical support, video training, webinars, marketing support, unique branding options and more. So, why not begin your partnership with Pyronix today? For us, the product is just the start.
Trojan Security Limited, provides bespoke integrated security solutions to its client base. We are iso9001 certified and are a SIA approved contractor. We wear these badges of honour with pride. Consider them your assurance you’re in the hands of true professionals who take their responsibilities seriously. Since being establish in 2009, Trojan Security has earned a reputation for providing peace of mind through bespoke security solutions. As your first line of defence and answer to security, we invest in leading-edge technology and highly trained operatives who are equipped with the skills to patrol and protect any event, premises, or persons.
The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals’ traces its origins to 1999 when the now Past Masters, Steve Neville OBE and John Purnell GM QPM DL, registered The Guild of Security Professionals with the City of London Chamberlain’s Office. On 18 November 1999, twelve principal founder members met to plan the creation of a working guild. The inaugural meeting, with sixty-two founder members, took place on 27 March 2000 with Sir Neil Macfarlane being elected Founder Master and with Sir David Brewer, CMG LL of Greater London and Mr Deputy Philip Willoughby JP as sponsors. The Guild held its first Dinner at Drapers’ Hall in September 2000. The Windsor Herald designed a Coat of Arms, and the Guild formed an association with the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London with its Chaplain becoming our Honorary Chaplain.
Progression to a Company without Livery occurred on 6 January 2004 when the petition for recognition as a City Company without Livery was recognised by the Court of Aldermen. The Company’s petition for Livery was recognised by the Court of Alderman on 18 February 2008 when it was declared that the Company had become the 108th Livery Company of the City of London. Between these two events there was a considerable amount of activity to raise £300,000 for the Company’s Charitable Trust Fund and £50,000 for the General Fund. Due to the hard work, support and generosity of our Members we exceeded this target. It was also recognised that our aims and objectives were serious and well founded, and that we did not conflict with the interests of existing Companies.
The Company was presented with its Letters Patent by the then Lord Mayor, Alderman Sir David Lewis on 2 May 2008; followed by a Celebration Luncheon at Guildhall. In 2009 the Company petitioned the Privy Council for a Royal Charter and Her Majesty The Queen approved an Order instructing the Lord Chancellor to affix the Great Seal to The Worshipful Company’s Charter on 15 February 2010.
The 108th ranking is by Order of Precedence, under which guidelines the Company is also classified as a Modern Livery Company as it was formed after 1926. It is now one of the largest by membership, with a dynamic Young Members Group and Apprentice Scheme making up one fifth of that number. The Company introduced the City of London Sheriff’s Bravery Award after the 2005 London bombings to recognise annually unsung acts of heroism and the winner’s names are inscribed on the Honours Board in the Old Bailey. The Company launched the Register of Chartered Security Professionals (CSyP) in 2010 as a means of recognising and maintaining high standards in the security profession. Our Charitable Trust thrives through the generous support of Company members and Sponsors and supports an impressive range of benevolent, educational, welfare and cadet activities.
Membership of the Company is drawn from the Security Industry in its widest sense and includes leading security professionals from the industrial and retail sectors, serving and retired members of the police and armed services, security consultants, academics, heads of security for corporate businesses, investigators and electronic surveillance practitioners.