Security firm scores deal with Solihull Moors FC
A fast-growing Midlands security firm has netted its first long-term football contract with Solihull Moors FC.
MAN Commercial Protection, which provides security guarding, concierge services, CCTV monitoring, keyholding and large scale event support, has signed a three-year deal with the National League team to provide security for all of its 23 home league games and cup competitions.
The Solihull-based firm will create thirty new part-time roles for stewards, as well as providing specialist SIA-licensed response teams, CCTV control operators, supervisors and an event manager.
Kicking-off with the Birmingham City home friendly on July 16 for the Arthur Cup, the partnership will also explore how the two organisations can work together to raise money for the Solihull Moors Foundation.
“We have a rich history of supporting high profile boxing and sporting events but have never before entered into a partnership with a football club - it seems fitting that the first one is with our hometown club Solihull Moors,” explained Iain McCallister, CEO and founder of MAN Commercial Protection.
“Chairman Darryl Eales and I have known each other for some time and have started to forge closer ties through our joint involvement with the Solihull Chamber of Commerce. We got talking about next season’s security arrangements and how we would look after it, including some high-profile fixtures with big away followings. In short, the partnership made perfect sense.”
He continued: “We are keeping training local too, with the 30 new part-time stewards we’re recruiting set to complete their Stewarding NVQ Level 2 training at Solihull College.”
In addition to the security services, MAN Commercial Protection has agreed a three-year commercial deal with ‘the Moors’, becoming sponsor of the East Stand, which will be renamed ‘The MAN Commercial Protection Stand’ in time for the new season.
Importantly, there is a common desire from both parties to explore how they can use each other’s strengths and reputation to raise money for the Solihull Moors Foundation, which engages disadvantaged individuals and groups in structured activities that improve well-being, social cohesion and life opportunities.
This includes empowering young people with skills and confidence to gain employment, reducing social isolation through more support networks and improving mental health through sports, education and mentoring.
The Foundation is also keen to use the facilities at Damson Park to deliver safe and inclusive spaces for vulnerable individuals.
Darryl Eales, chairman of Solihull Moors FC, concluded: “We are really pleased to appoint local company MAN Commercial Protection as our Official Safety and Security Partner.
“They bring so many different skills and so much big event experience to the table yet, most importantly, they are passionate about Solihull and the areas we serve. This was really important for us and, together, I believe we can have an even bigger impact on the place we both call home.”
For further information, please visit MAN Commercial Protection’s website or follow the company across its social media channels.
Pictured (L-R): Iain McCallister (MAN Commercial Protection) with Darryl Eales (Solihull Moors FC)
