UKCMA

About Us

The United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) was formed in 2001 to represent the interests of key commercial organisations whose primary business is providing crowd management and event security services. Read more

Our Members

Membership of the UKCMA is by application only. Full membership of the UKCMA is subject to specific criteria and carefully vetted to maintain high standards. This is to ensure that we retain our status as the UK’s leading professional body in Crowd Management. View our members

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Membership is open to individuals, private companies or other organisations, which provide Crowd Management & Public Safety services. Full membership and associate membership are available. Apply now

Safer Crowds, Safer Venues:

Good Practice for Crowd Management in UK Performance and Licensed Spaces.

The Safer Crowds, Safer Venue document serves as a valuable resource for venue operators, organisers, and stakeholders, providing essential guidelines for ensuring the safety, security and optimal experience of attendees in performance spaces and licensed venues across the UK.

Its chapters offer a comprehensive framework for addressing operational challenges and mitigating risks in indoor settings and represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to advancing crowd management practices across the UK.

You can access the full document here

Safer Crowds, Safer Venues 2026

Early bird tickets now available! Book Here

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 2QJ

Tuesday 3rd March 10:00-18:00 (followed by the conference social)

Wednesday 4th March 09:30-14:00

Our 2026 conference will open with a defining panel for the industry, as we welcome Brian Dubiski, Figen Murray, and Ken Johnson to the stage.

Further sessions will delve into topics including local authorities and SAGs, the complexities of hosting large-scale touring events in sports venues, the importance of language, crisis management, success stories, balancing cultural sensitivities with crowd safety, an interactive guide to Martyn’s Law, and the latest technological advancements in the industry.

With special thanks to our sponsors

Featured Member

JAR Site Solutions Ltd provides professional security and crowd management solutions to corporate clients, community events and individuals across the UK View Member