Carlisle Support Services
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Carlisle's edge is that they do not subcontract. Every officer is directly employed, which venues value because there is one line of accountability rather than layers of agency staff. They already run venue and stadia security at scale, with a 95% client retention rate over five years, and have a dedicated events division built for crowd management, access control and front of house. A safe pick where consistency of personnel matters more than lowest price.
See their work in context
Rather than telling you what they can do, here's what they've actually delivered — for companies at the scale you're likely planning.
Royal Ascot — Race-Day Security & Stewarding
Carlisle Support Services has been the primary supplier of race-day security and stewarding to Ascot Racecourse since 2018, combining general manned guarding with race-day deployments of more than 330 personnel. Delivery includes build-and-break security integrated with a 24/7 site-security operation, giving organisers a single partner across pre-event, live-event and ongoing site security.
About Carlisle Support Services
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Luton, Carlisle Support Services employs around 8,000 people across the UK, delivering self-delivered security, cleaning and events support without relying on subcontractors.
Brands they've worked with
What clients say
"My heartfelt thanks to the Carlisle team who have endured far more than should be expected in a day's work... all your officers are truly amazing, and we literally could not survive without the support they never fail to provide."
Lumix Verified
£10m public liability
Insurance certificate reviewed by Lumix team. Renewed annually and re-verified before each event season.
Financially stable
Credit check and Companies House filing reviewed. No CCJs or adverse financial history on record.
15 year track record
Trading since 2009. Client references and portfolio reviewed at onboarding by Lumix account management.
Safety certified
Rigging certification current. PASMA and IPAF qualified crew. Electrical installation qualifications held.
Carlisle Support Services
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