Cold Gates, Warm Bonds and 330 Years of History: Carlisle Protecting the People and Heritage of Royal Hospital Chelsea

The cold reaches the gates long before London wakes. Yet through winter rain, biting winds and the long hours of the night, Carlisle’s security officers remain exactly where the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) needs them most; protecting a home, a community and more than three centuries of British military history. Founded by King Charles II […]

Carlisle Is Transforming Hospital Security with Compassion, Care, and Strengthened NHS Partnership

Frontline security officers navigate a landscape of intense psychological pressure and unpredictable human tension every day. From crowded transit hubs, high-stakes emergency rooms to absorbing public anxiety, they manage a relentless influx of complex and emotionally charged cases with extraordinary patience. These unsung heroes maintain a reassuring presence where chaos could easily take over. What […]

Carlisle’s partnership with Rail Safe Friendly Reaches Over 10,000 Young People 

Keeping people safe has always been at the heart of Carlisle while that commitment is demonstrated every day across Britain’s rail network, it extends far beyond stations and infrastructure. Over the past year, Carlisle has continued to invest in the next generation through its partnership with Rail Safe Friendly, helping thousands of young people better […]

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 […]

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 […]

Inzi Credits Carlisle for His Career Journey, Growth and Progression

At the end of a long twelve-hour shift, when the corridors finally quieten and the adrenaline fades, there are moments when reflection becomes unavoidable. For Inzamam Ullah, known to many as Inzi, those moments came quite early in life. Still barely out of his teens, he found himself questioning not just his job, but his […]

Adrian White’s Leadership Setting High Standards for Modern Resilience and Human Depth Behind High Performing Teams at Carlisle

Adrian White grew up between two very different worlds. He remembers being the academically driven child living in the posher end of town, part of a comfortable family that seemed pretty set for life. Then life cracked open; his parents separated, his father suffered a life changing accident, and the family home was lost. One […]

The CEO Story That Started on the Frontline and Went on to Shape an Entire Sector

A special anniversary interview with CEO Paul Evans and a deep dive into the decisions, values, and vision behind a transformational decade for Carlisle. “Leadership isn’t about noise or slogans. It’s about the quiet choices that build trust, day after day.” – Paul Evans A Journey Rooted in Responsibility Paul Evans does not begin his […]

An Open Letter from Paul Evans to the People, Partners and Contributors Who Made His Ten-Year Milestone So Special

Tuesday, 18th November 2025 Dear All, Re: An open letter to all who have made this possible… When I was asked to write this letter, I wondered where to start and how on earth I would fit in all the amazing things that have happened in ten wonderful years at Carlisle Support Services. Well, today […]

Step into Paul Evans’ 10-year Journey of Purpose-driven, People-first Leadership In This Special Anniversary Interview

In this exclusive conversation with Paul Evans, CEO of Carlisle Support Services, he reflects on the lessons, challenges, and defining moments of a decade shaped by purpose, a decade that balanced progress with humility, innovation with empathy, and growth with a deep sense of soul. From a young boy locking and unlocking buildings to the […]