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Corps Security has won a contract to deliver guarding services for Salvation Army Homes’ supported housing project, Bruce House, in Westminster.
The deal will see two dedicated security officers based on site, supported by a wider relief and cover team. Corps Intel will also provide consultancy and intelligence services.
The contract builds on Corps’ previous work at Bruce House, coupled with its strong track record of working with supported accommodation providers. This sector experience allows the team to deliver a consistent, capable service that understands the specific environment and needs of the people within it.
Bruce House accommodates vulnerable residents in a supported housing setting, making responsible and community-focused security delivery a central requirement of the appointment. Corps’ officers are trained to approach their work with empathy and an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring a security provision that supports the welfare of those living and working at the property.
Both Corps and Salvation Army Homes have longstanding commitments to supporting communities, vulnerable people and the Armed Forces. Salvation Army Homes selected Corps due to its social enterprise status, Veteran Owned Business accreditation, and experience in supporting vulnerable communities.
Philip Smith, Regional Manager, London and South East for Salvation Army Homes, said: “Security at a supported housing site requires more than physical presence. Corps’ community-focused approach reflects our values and high level of care. Their experience at Bruce House and commitment to the people they serve made them the right choice going forward.”
Chester Barnes, Security Solutions Manager at Corps Security, said: “As a social enterprise, we share a philosophy with Salvation Army Homes to support and reinvest in the communities we serve. Together, we will run Bruce House with empathy and understanding at the forefront. We are excited to explore what this partnership can grow into.”
Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a specialist housing services provider owning over 4,100 homes across England. The organisation provides supported accommodation, general needs homes and older person homes, helping individuals and communities access safe and stable housing.
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
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