Worshipful Company of Security Professionals
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The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London
. The company is a charitable organization providing education and health services to members of the security professional community.
Formed in 1999 when the, now Past Masters, Steve Neville and John Purnell QPM DL registered The Guild of Security Professionals with the City of London Chamberlain's Office as The Guild of Security Professionals. On 18 November 1999 Twelve Principal Founder members met to plan the creation of a working Guild. The first meeting with Sixty-two Founder Members took place on 27 March 2000 with Sir Neil Macfarlane
being elected Founder Master and with Sir David Brewer
, CMG LL (Lord Lieutenant
) of Greater London and Mr Deputy Philip Willoughby as Sponsors. Progression to a Company without Livery occurred on 6 January 2004 when the Petition for recognition as a City Company without Livery was recognised by the Court of Aldermen
. On the 15th January 2008 the Court of Alderman was petitioned and the Court declared that the Company became the 108th Livery Company of the City of London on the 19th of February, 2008. The 108th ranking is by Order of Precedence
, under which guidelines the Company is also classified as a Modern Livery Company. In 2009 The Company petitioned the Privy Council
for a Royal Charter
and Her Majesty The Queen approved an Order instructing the Lord Chancellor
to affix the Great Seal to The Worshipful Company's Charter, which was granted on 15 February 2010.
Membership of the Company is drawn from the Security Industry in its widest sense and includes leading security professionals from the industrial and retail sectors, serving and retired members of the police and armed services, security consultants, academics, heads of security for corporate businesses, investigators and electronic surveillance companies.
Some of the activities the Company is involved in are listed below.
The Company are proud supporters of The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers
Magical Taxi Run to Disneyland Paris each Year for children with life threatening illnesses.
. In 2009 there were thirty nominees to the award from the emergency services, armed forces and members of the public from across the United Kingdom.
sponsored by Sir David Brewer
CMG LL
to introduce Business Management students to the City of London and to encourage them to achieve their school moto that ”No goal is beyond our reach”...
A life style advice website providing counseling and medical assistance for those employed in the security profession.
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. The company is a charitable organization providing education and health services to members of the security professional community.
Formed in 1999 when the, now Past Masters, Steve Neville and John Purnell QPM DL registered The Guild of Security Professionals with the City of London Chamberlain's Office as The Guild of Security Professionals. On 18 November 1999 Twelve Principal Founder members met to plan the creation of a working Guild. The first meeting with Sixty-two Founder Members took place on 27 March 2000 with Sir Neil Macfarlane
Neil MacFarlane
Neil MacFarlane or Neil Macfarlane may refer to:*Neil MacFarlane , Scottish professional footballer*Neil Macfarlane , British Conservative Party politician, Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam 1974–1992...
being elected Founder Master and with Sir David Brewer
David Brewer
David Brewer is the name of:*David William Brewer , Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London 2008 - and Lord Mayor of London 2005-6*David Josiah Brewer , American Supreme Court Justice...
, CMG LL (Lord Lieutenant
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
) of Greater London and Mr Deputy Philip Willoughby as Sponsors. Progression to a Company without Livery occurred on 6 January 2004 when the Petition for recognition as a City Company without Livery was recognised by the Court of Aldermen
Court of Aldermen
The Court of Aldermen is an elected body forming part of the City of London Corporation. The Court of Aldermen is made up of the twenty five Aldermen of the City of London, presided over by the Lord Mayor...
. On the 15th January 2008 the Court of Alderman was petitioned and the Court declared that the Company became the 108th Livery Company of the City of London on the 19th of February, 2008. The 108th ranking is by Order of Precedence
Order of precedence
An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of items. Most often it is used in the context of people by many organizations and governments...
, under which guidelines the Company is also classified as a Modern Livery Company. In 2009 The Company petitioned the Privy Council
Privy council
A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a nation, typically, but not always, in the context of a monarchic government. The word "privy" means "private" or "secret"; thus, a privy council was originally a committee of the monarch's closest advisors to give confidential advice on...
for a Royal Charter
Royal Charter
A royal charter is a formal document issued by a monarch as letters patent, granting a right or power to an individual or a body corporate. They were, and are still, used to establish significant organizations such as cities or universities. Charters should be distinguished from warrants and...
and Her Majesty The Queen approved an Order instructing the Lord Chancellor
Lord Chancellor
The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, or Lord Chancellor, is a senior and important functionary in the government of the United Kingdom. He is the second highest ranking of the Great Officers of State, ranking only after the Lord High Steward. The Lord Chancellor is appointed by the Sovereign...
to affix the Great Seal to The Worshipful Company's Charter, which was granted on 15 February 2010.
Membership of the Company is drawn from the Security Industry in its widest sense and includes leading security professionals from the industrial and retail sectors, serving and retired members of the police and armed services, security consultants, academics, heads of security for corporate businesses, investigators and electronic surveillance companies.
Some of the activities the Company is involved in are listed below.
The Company are proud supporters of The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers
Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers
The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers is one of the 108 Livery Companies of the City of London. Its members are professional hackney carriage drivers, including London black taxicab drivers who have learnt the knowledge of London....
Magical Taxi Run to Disneyland Paris each Year for children with life threatening illnesses.
Register of Chartered Security Professionals
The Worshipful Company started work to establish a Chartered Security Professionals scheme in June 2010, and the first ten Chartered Security Professionals were admitted in June 2011. The scheme is established as part of the company's own Royal charter but managed by the Security Institute.The Sheriffs' Award
A national award for bravery, celebrating heroes or organisations who have contributed to safeguarding our People, Property or our Liberty. The award was instituted in 2006 by the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and is awarded annually by the Sheriffs of the City of LondonSheriffs of the City of London
There are two Sheriffs of the City of London. The sheriffs are elected annually by the Liverymen of the Livery Companies, and it is a requirement for a Lord Mayor of the City of London to previously have served as a Sheriff. Sheriffs have only nominal duties now, but previously had large judicial...
. In 2009 there were thirty nominees to the award from the emergency services, armed forces and members of the public from across the United Kingdom.
| Year | Bravery Award | Community Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Muhammad Khalil | |
| 2007 | Susan Porter | |
| 2008 | Eileen Watts | |
| 2009 | Christopher Rothwell | Walter Roberts |
| 2010 | PC Colin Swan | Yesim Deveci |
| 2011 | Mark Peskett | London Fire Brigade LIFE Course |
The Whittington Course
A unique partnership with the Business Academy BexleyBusiness Academy Bexley
The Business Academy Bexley is a school for ages 3–19 in South Thamesmead, the London Borough of Bexley, England, operating under the Academy programme for schools which are independently run but receive public funding. The secondary school opened in 2002, and relocated to dedicated premises in...
sponsored by Sir David Brewer
David Brewer
David Brewer is the name of:*David William Brewer , Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London 2008 - and Lord Mayor of London 2005-6*David Josiah Brewer , American Supreme Court Justice...
CMG LL
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
to introduce Business Management students to the City of London and to encourage them to achieve their school moto that ”No goal is beyond our reach”...
The Security Benevolent Fund
One of the company's major projects, The Security Benevolent Fund,(formerly Hear4U), provides assistance, such as counselling, to security professionals in order to ensure their ability to return to work after a mental or physical injury.A life style advice website providing counseling and medical assistance for those employed in the security profession.
Past Masters
The Master of the Company serves for a Year. The Masters Year starts in June and ends in July.| Year (June-July) | Master |
|---|---|
| 2000-2002 | Sir Neil Macfarlane |
| 2002-03 | Steve Neville |
| 2003-04 | Una Riley |
| 2004-05 | Mike Welply |
| 2005-06 | Trevor Gray |
| 2006-07 | John Purnell |
| 2007-08 | Peter French |
| 2008-09 | Simon Imbert |
| 2009-10 | Stephen Parsons |
| 2010-11 | Don Randall |
| 2011-12 | Nigel Churton |
Coat of arms
- Arms: Party per fess indented acute Or and Azure three Portcullises chained counterchained.
- Crest: Upon a Helm with a Wreath Or and Azure A Unicorn forcene Argent armed mained tufted and unguled Or the dexter forehoof enfiling the hasp of a Padlock Azure the sinister supporting a Terrestrial Globe Or the oceans Azure.
- Supporters: On the dexter a Dragon Azure armed langued winged and gorged with a plain Collar attached thereto a chai reflexted over the back and holding in the sinister foreclaws a Key wards uppermost Or on the sinister Griffin Azure beaked armed langued winged and holding in the dexter claws a Lightning Flash Or.
- Motto: Res Homines Libertates
- Badge: A Portcullis chained Or within an Annulet the outer edge potenty Azure.