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An introduction to the SIA board
A monthly report on the SIA's enforcement activity.
On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about guide dogs. The SIA does not hold the information because guide dogs are not a part of our remit.
Details of all Home Office spending over £25,000 for 2024.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about debt collection and related matters. The SIA does not hold the majority of information requested.
Data on SIA licence holders. Includes a breakdown by age, gender, nationality, licensing sector and UK region.
Data on SIA licence applications. This page is updated on a monthly basis.
Data on SIA approved contractors. Includes the total number of approved contractors and a breakdown by licensing sector and UK region.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for confirmation of whether the SIA has issued a licence dispensation notice to the Cabinet Office.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for clarity on SIA training specifications (especially on searching) and SIA licence suspension criteria.
Details of expenses claimed by the SIA's Chair and non-executive directors.
How the Security Industry Authority uses money recovered through proceeds of crime confiscation orders to benefit good causes across the UK.
Guidance on how charities and community interest companies in the UK can apply for funding from the Security Industry Authority’s grant for good causes.
In 2023, the SIA gave 1000 Black Boys CIC £10,000 to inspire and support young black men and their families.
Information about funding we have awarded to registered charities and community interest companies in the UK through the SIA grant for good causes.
Today the SIA announced the award of £72,000 from its grant for good causes fund to 7 registered charities and community interest companies across the UK.
How to make a complaint about the SIA
Plan of the organisational structure of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Guidance for companies approved under the Security Industry Authority's Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).
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