An Andover-based security firm is reporting 10 years in business, as it expands its reach across Hampshire and central southern England.
Venture Security works with corporate and residential clients, such as high net worth individuals, SMEs, blue chip companies, local government and event organisers. Customers have included Southampton Football Club, Hampshire County Council, Sparsholt College, Aster Group and Valley Leisure.
Venture was founded in 2006 by Paul Howe and his wife Sara. Born and bred in Andover, Paul, a former event security manager, saw an opportunity to “do things better” and offer clients a more value-led service.
He says: “We’ve come a long way in the last ten years, growing from just me, operating with two other colleagues, to employing in excess of 100 people. When we founded Venture, we did so with the aim of becoming a leader in our field – not only by providing an excellent service and always delivering on our promises, but matching it with outstanding customer service. It’s been hard work – and operating a business which provides services 24hours a day, 365 days a year, presents some unique challenges – but it’s been very rewarding and we’re proud to say recommendations and repeat business have played a key role in our success.”
Venture recently moved to new larger offices, having outgrown its previous premises. Listing mobile security services, such as key holding, alarm response and mobile patrols, among its services, the company is ranked within the top 10pc of SIA approved security providers.
Paul adds: “We’re really proud of what we have achieved in the last 10 years and as we enter the next stage in our development, we look forward to building on those solid foundations. We know we have the systems and processes in place to effectively scale up and become a multi-million pound business, and we definitely have the drive to make it happen.”
Customers, associates and staff, past and present, recently joined the team at an event to mark the anniversary. Visit www.venturesec.co.uk.
Pictured are: Office manager Jennifer Pidgen, managing director Paul Howe, general manager Sara Howe, operations director Anthony Robson and events manager Duncan Robertson.
