Carlisle Appoints Jason Gray as Technical Solutions Director to Spearhead Practical Innovation
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Gray as our new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces our commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed […]
From Army Boots to Security Badges
As a supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, Carlisle Support Services recognises the strong link between military experience and security careers. Veterans bring discipline, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, skills that are invaluable in the security sector.In this article, we highlight the journey of Peter Broad, a former infantry soldier with […]
Translating the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: A Practical Webinar Guide to New Statutory Guidance
The legislative framework for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 has been established, but the true challenge lies in evolving from a theoretical understanding of statutory guidance to the reality of ground-level protection. Following in the footsteps of our purpose-driven and people-first leadership philosophy, Carlisle is committed to ensuring our partners thrive beyond a […]
Announcing our 2026 Three Peaks Challenge by Rail Team Members
Carlisle Support Services is proud to confirm that for the second year in a row, we will be taking part in Railway Children‘s 2026 Three Peaks Challenge by Rail. With two teams of four (exact teams to be confirmed), we are excited to announce our team members for this year’s event: Alex Wikins Mathew Aylward-Connor […]
Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Reality Through a Year of Decisive ESG Action and Collective Pride
Explore the intersection of data and human impact through the lens of Rachel Marsden, reflecting on last year where our ESG strategy became a lived reality for our teams across the UK: Personal Note I started at Carlisle in the summer of 2025, stepping into the newly created role of Head of Sustainability and Social […]
Standing Tall with In-House Integrity and the New Benchmark Unfolded at the Home of Jump Racing
The ground vibrates as a physical manifestation of 65,000 heartbeats synchronising with the thundering hooves of forty thoroughbreds charging toward the first flight at Cheltenham racecourse in March 2026. At the center of these voices stood over 150 security officers on ground, an army of care deployed to guard the very soul of the Cheltenham […]
The £50,000 Gamble on Grit! Challenge Innovation 2026 Left the Classroom Behind to Build a High-Stakes VR Future
In the world of rail security, a familiar tradition of perseverance is observed, characterized by windowless classrooms, a flickering projector, and the slow, rhythmic delivery of a PowerPoint deck. For most, it is just a compliance hurdle to clear before the real work begins. Gemma Barry, Operations Manager at Carlisle sees it differently, being on […]
Railway Children’s Night at the Station 2026
On Thursday, 26th March, some of our Rail Family members took to Liverpool Street Station for the Railway Children’s Night at the Station 2026. This annual event provides an opportunity for individuals to spend the night on a railway station floor to raise awareness and funds for vulnerable children alone and at risk in the […]
Innovation Lab 2026 Highlights the Power of Innovation in Modern FM and Security
More than 700 senior leaders from across the UK’s security, facilities management, and other support services sectors gathered on 5 March in Liverpool for Carlisle Support Services’ Innovation Lab 2026, a leading industry forum designed to spark new thinking around service delivery, safety and operational excellence. Hosted at ACC Liverpool, the event brought together over […]
Innovation Lab 2026 Welcomes Jason Bevan to Ignite Creative Firepower and Redefine What’s Possible
At Innovation Lab 2026, Carlisle Support Services will once again convene the leaders shaping the future of Security, Cleaning, Facilities Management (FM), and other support services, setting the stage for a day defined by ambition, accountability, and forward-thinking leadership. As the lights settle across a room of more than 700 senior leaders at ACC Liverpool […]