UK Crowd Management Association

About Us

The United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA), founded in 2001, is the UK’s leading body for organisations and professionals dedicated to safe, effective crowd management across events, venues and public spaces. We work with government, regulators and industry partners to raise standards, shape policy and strengthen best practice. Our members include major event operators, security specialists, safety consultants and training providers, united by a commitment to professionalism, collaboration and public safety. Through guidance, advocacy and shared expertise, UKCMA helps ensure the UK remains a global leader in crowd management. 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

UKCMA Buyers Guide:

Setting the Standard for Procuring Crowd Management, Security and Stewarding Services.

The UKCMA Buyers Guide is a practical resource designed to support organisations commissioning crowd management, security and stewarding services, helping buyers make informed decisions that promote quality, professionalism and good practice across the sector.

Its sections provide a clear framework for defining service requirements, assessing providers, balancing price against value, measuring performance and reviewing contracts. Supported by practical tools including a renewal checklist and sample tender questions, the guide reflects UKCMA’s ongoing commitment to raising standards and supporting better procurement across the industry.

You can download the full document here

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