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Carlisle Support Services has expanded its security consultancy capabilities in response to emerging threats and new legal duties.
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 has amplified 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 the face of today’s complex threat landscape.
A key driver behind this development is The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, which received Royal Assent on 3 April, 2025. Although enacted, the legislation is not yet in force. The act would mandate the qualifying organisations to assess and mitigate terrorism risks in a proportionate and systematic manner and implement protective measures.
The Home Office will issue the statutory guidance to help duty holders understand and prepare for the forthcoming requirements. Early planning and preparation during this transitional period will be essential to ensure readiness and compliance once the Act comes into effect.
However, in this transitional period, businesses should still do all they can to protect themselves from a range of security threats, says Carlisle.
As part of the company’s enhanced consultancy offering, Carlisle aims to provide a structured model focused on operational assurance, contract evaluation, event planning support, and threat intelligence:
• Operational Assurance
Aligned with the National Protective Security Authority’s (NPSA) Security Considerations Assessment (SCA), this service reviews current security strategies, plans and conducts penetration testing, documentation audits, and debriefing to ensure systems are fit for purpose.
• Contract Assurance
With a focus on value and efficiency, this service analyses contract delivery to identify gaps, benchmark financial models and stress test processes to ensure operational excellence at optimal costs.
• Event Leadership and Planning Support
Event organisers are offered strategic advisory and operational delivery support from experienced consultants who will help identify and monitor risks as well as support the management of critical incidents should these ever occur. The aim is to support safe and compliant event operations without displacing in-house responsibility.
• Threat, Risk, and Intelligence
This is aimed at helping organisations identify threats and vulnerabilities whilst assessing local and national risks such as crime, disorder, and terrorism. From the provision of intelligence through to an assessment of the risks that this might generate, Carlisle provides an end-to-end service to manage threats effectively and thoroughly.
Nick Aldworth, Director of Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Risk said: “Our mission is to make security consultancy simple, and accessible. We know how fragmented and reactive some organisations can become under stress. Our role is to provide the foresight, structure and critical friendship that enables organisations to stay ahead of threats and operate with confidence and unrivalled resilience.”
