CR2 Security Group Successfully Joins the Keyholding Alliance — A Big Win for Customers

CR2 Security Group, a respected provider of security services across the UK, has officially joined the Keyholding Alliance —a nationwide network of independently vetted keyholding, alarm response, and mobile security partners. This strategic affiliation marks an exciting step forward for CR2 and delivers substantial benefits for organisations seeking high-quality, locally delivered security services.

What Is the Keyholding Alliance?

The Keyholding Alliance is a UK-wide network of local, independent security providers that specialise in keyholding, alarm response and mobile patrol services. Rather than operating as a simple list of companies, the alliance functions as a carefully verified ecosystem of trusted partners — giving customers the ability to work with a local service provider while leveraging consistent service standards across wider estates or portfolios.

Services covered by the alliance include:

• Keyholding: Secure storage and professional control of keys with rapid response on activation.
• Alarm Response: Swift attendance and resolution following alarm activations.
• Mobile Patrols: Flexible patrol services that deter crime and check premises.

Joining the Keyholding Alliance means CR2 Security Group now forms part of a national network of top-tier security firms, delivering consistent quality and coverage across the UK.

Why This Is Great News for Customers

1. Local Expertise With National Consistency
Alliance membership means customers don’t have to choose between local service and national coverage. Whether a business has one site or many across the UK, clients benefit from a partner network that combines deep local knowledge with structured, reliable delivery wherever they operate.

2. High and Verified Standards
Customers can trust that every member of the Keyholding Alliance, including CR2 Security Group, has cleared a rigorous verification process. This gives reassurance that services like keyholding and mobile patrols are delivered safely, professionally, and compliantly.

3. Improved Response and Coordination
Working through the alliance enhances co-ordination when multiple sites or regions are involved. Facilities managers and security teams can appoint one partner to manage services across a national estate, reducing complexity and streamlining communication.

4. Shared Best Practices and Quality Assurance
Alliance members are monitored for key performance indicators including response times, service delivery, and compliance with security standards. This ongoing monitoring helps maintain excellence and quickly address performance trends, ensuring clients consistently receive high-quality support.

Strict Vetting Standards to Join the Keyholding Alliance

The Keyholding Alliance doesn’t admit just any company. Prospective members, like CR2 Security Group, must successfully pass a series of stringent checks, ensuring only reputable and capable providers are included. These include:

• SIA Approved Contractor Status – Independent verification of quality, governance, training and compliance.
• Compliance With BS7984 – Ensuring structure, accountability and quality in keyholding and response operations.
• Capability Evidence – Demonstrating appropriate vehicles, insurance, secure key storage and management, trained staff and operational readiness.
• Self-Delivered Services – Only companies that provide services using their own staff (not subcontractors) are admitted.
• Ongoing Performance Monitoring – Response times and SLA adherence are continually assessed.

These criteria ensure alliance members demonstrate real, verifiable capability and reliability, offering customers peace of mind that their security needs are in expert hands.

Comment From Jason Grant, Managing Director of CR2Security Group

“Joining the Keyholding Alliance is a fantastic opportunity for CR2 Security Group and, more importantly, for the buyers of security services across the UK. It allows customers to buy with real confidence, knowing they are working with thoroughly vetted, quality-driven providers.

Typically, like many industries, the security market is dominated by large national firms. Unfortunately, this often leads to smaller companies carrying out the work at reduced rates, which can compromise and be hugely detrimental to service quality. The Keyholding Alliance changes this dynamic entirely.

It gives smaller, high-quality security firms the platform they deserve and ensures customers receive exceptional service rather than commoditised, subcontracted solutions. For us, the keyholding alliance is a true game-changer, particularly within the keyholding and mobile security sector and one that allows genuine quality to thrive.”

Conclusion: A Stronger Network and Better Protection

CR2 Security Group’s membership in the Keyholding Alliance reinforces its position as a trusted provider of keyholding, mobile security patrols, and alarm response services. For clients — from single site premises to large estates — this development brings enhanced reliability, vetted professionalism, local responsiveness, and national consistency.

In a security landscape where rapid response and trusted delivery are critical, being part of a verified alliance raises the bar — and ensures customers benefit from some of the highest standards in the UK security industry.

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CR2 Security Group is the 'ONLY' accredited Keyholding Alliance member, ensuring total piece of mind to buyers of security services in the following postcode districts.

• Devizes - SN10
• Calne - SN11
• Melksham - SN12
• Chippenham - SN14
• Corsham - SN15
• Bath - BA2
• Frome - BA11
• Warminster - BA12
• Westbury - BA13
• Trowbridge - BA14
• Bradford on Avon - BA15

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