Paul Brewer’s Remarkable Forty-year Journey and Lifetime Legacy on the Railway
On a late summer morning in 1985, an eighteen-year-old Paul Brewer walked into Manchester Victoria station with nerves in his stomach and ambition in his heart. He had just been accepted onto the driver’s second man course. “I vividly remember my first day,” Paul says. “Being inducted in the offices, the lift which had an […]
Returning to the Mersey: Announcing the 2026 Innovation Lab!
After incredible success at previous events held at ACC Liverpool in 2024 and more recently at Excel London in 2025, the Innovation Lab and Superstar Awards ceremony will return for the event’s 7th iteration, at ACC Liverpool on Thursday 5th March 2026. With over 600 attendees anticipated for the event, we look forward to delivering […]
Carlisle secures Soft FM contract with South Western Railway
Carlisle Support Services secures Soft FM contract with South Western Railway (SWR), further growing its well-established portfolio of clients within the rail sector. The partnership went live in April following a three-month mobilisation period, now covering the cleaning and servicing of more than 180 stations, offices and depots spanning from London to Weymouth and to […]
Carlisle Commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to Drive Ambitious Climate Action
Carlisle is proud to announce its official commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This global collaboration – formed by CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), supports businesses in setting ambitious emissions reduction targets grounded in climate science, in line with the […]
Nicole Baker Shares Her Journey and the Power of Quiet Leadership
There’s a certain lightness about Nicole Baker, the kind of presence that makes a room feel more alive. She carries a natural energy, part sunshine, part determination, someone who has learnt how to balance ambition with grace. “My family and children are my daily driver,” she says, eyes gleaming. “They’re the reason I wake up […]
Carlisle Appoints Vinny Singh as Managing Director for Security and Events North to Strengthen Leadership and Drive Service Excellence
Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Vinny Singh as Managing Director for Security and Events North, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading national security operations, Vinny brings extensive expertise in operational delivery, risk management, and client partnership […]
Paul Evans to Chair the S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group, Supporting Collaboration and Higher Standards Across the Industry
Carlisle Support Services is pleased to announce that Paul Evans, our Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chair of the newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group. This landmark appointment reflects a united effort across the industry to raise standards, strengthen transparency, and ensure the sector speaks with one collective voice to government and regulators. […]
Carlisle helped Transform Norwood Junction into a Sanctuary of Wellbeing and Support
What was once an overlooked corner of Norwood Junction station has now blossomed into a sanctuary of calm, connection, and care. At one of South London’s busiest transport hubs, a new kind of space has opened its doors – one designed not for travel, but for pause. The wellbeing garden at Norwood Junction station, unveiled […]
Carlisle Advances Commitment to Protect Young People as Headline Sponsor for Safeguarding Champions Event 2025
Carlisle Support Services is delighted to sponsor the Railway Children Safeguarding Champions Event, an evening dedicated to celebrating the exceptional work of safeguarding champions across the UK rail industry. This partnership reflects our long-standing commitment to protecting vulnerable children and fostering safer communities. The Safeguarding Champions Event is taking place on Thursday 16th October in […]
Innovation Lab 2025 Achieves Carbon Neutral Certification
We are delighted to announce that Carlisle Support Services’ 2025 Innovation Lab has been confirmed as a Carbon Neutral event by a trusted Sustainability Partner. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing the climate crisis, we worked closely with Neutral Carbon Zone (NCZ) who managed the measurement and offsetting of the event’s emissions. NCZ equipped Carlisle Support […]