Apex-1 UK Security Ltd

06/03/2026

If your feeling vulnerable or threatened, approach our SIA Security Operatives. They are fully trained to help in such situations.

Alternatively, in an emergency call 999.

05/03/2026

SIA Licence application fee will he £204, as of 1st of April 2026.

From 1 April 2026 the cost for applying for an SIA licence for any sector will be £204, as the temporary £20 rebate scheme comes to an end.

Over the last six years, we have been able to use historical reserves, accrued before April 2020, to provide a £20 per licence rebate towards the application fee cost. In practice, this is currently reducing the amount paid by an applicant from £204 to £184 a licence. Those historical reserves are now fully exhausted and so the cost to apply for a licence will revert to the statutory fee of £204.

The statutory licence fee itself is not increasing. It has remained at £204 since it was reduced from £210 in April 2023. The change means applicants will no longer benefit from the £20 rebate.

Both first-time applications and renewals will cost £204 from 1 April 2026.

Our Chief Executive, Michelle Russell, said: "Since 2020, we were allowed to subsidise the cost of an SIA licence from previous historical reserves which had been built up. Those reserves are now gone, and we have a responsibility as a self-funding regulator to charge the full cost of the services we deliver.

"We have worked to keep the licence fee as low as possible and have absorbed rising third-party costs along the way. At £204, the fee remains considerably lower in real terms than when we introduced licensing more than two decades ago. We will continue to drive efficiency and productivity so we can keep costs down for the people we regulate.”

We are largely self-funding and committed to keeping people safe and secure. The application fee covers all operating costs including licensing, identity and criminality checks, customer service, and compliance and enforcement.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sia-licence-fee-rebate-ends-in-april-2026

For further information on this change, please view our question-and-answer page here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-to-the-sia-licence-fee-your-questions-answered/april-2026-change-to-the-sia-licence-fee

31/01/2026

We are proud to be the chosen security contractor for Walsall's newest entertainment venue, WS1 Live Lounge.

Absolutely wonderful venue with lots to offer for everyone.

Checkout their page for some fantastic up coming events.

Live Music, Food, DJ, Wonderful atmosphere, Comfortable Surroundings. A great night out. Something for everyone.

🎤🎷🎶 🍔🍟 🥂🍻🍾

24/01/2026

Play your part in keeping everyone safe.

If you see anything suspicious, please report it to the nearest SIA Door Supervisor.

Looking out for one another makes nights out safer and more enjoyable, especially during busy periods.

Door supervisors are skilled and trained to keep you safe – they're here to protect you and ensure you have a safe night out, not to argue with you.

Aggression towards security staff is unacceptable. A single strike, push or kick can cause life-changing head injuries. One moment of anger can ruin your future.

Everyone wants to get home safe tonight, so treat security staff with respect – they're doing their job. Respect goes both ways, a moment of calm prevents harm.

17/12/2025

Please be vigilant over this festive period.

Report anything suspicious to a member of security and/or venue staff.

Spiking is illegal in any form- those found to have spiked can face tough sentences.

According to data from the National Police Chiefs’ Council, most spiking incidents – 80% – happen in public places, especially places where people go to enjoy themselves at night.

As an SIA licence holder, you play an important role in keeping the public safe. With your training you can help the public against predatory behaviour, including spiking.

Your training included ways to identify and respond to signs of vulnerability, for example:

➡️ offering help to anyone who looks lost or isolated
➡️ intervening if someone appears to be receiving unwanted attention

If you come across spiking at your venue, please report it to the police immediately: https://orlo.uk/MtYs5
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8 to 14 December is anti-spiking week. We are supporting the police with their activity to raise awareness and help prevent spiking

05/11/2025

Be Vigilant. Be Safe. Report anything suspicious.

It only takes a couple of minutes to report anything that doesn’t feel right when you are out and about.

Simply tell staff, security or police or report to https://orlo.uk/EVNyh and share your concerns with us.

In an emergency call 📞 999.


Counter Terrorism Policing

25/08/2025

Another successful event completed by Apex-1 UK Security Ltd.

Day of Fun and Entertainment for all the family @ Pelsall Cricket & Sports Club.

Party at the Pavillion - Music Festival 🎸🎷🎶
Food, drink and entertainment for all! 🍔🍟🍻

16/08/2025

Matchday Security. Kick - Off of the 2025-26 Premier League season! ⚽️🏆
R.I.P Diogo Jota 🙏🏾

08/08/2025

Be Vigilant and make a difference!

25/05/2025

Matchday Security. Final Premier League game of the 2024-2025 season ⚽️
Fantastic atmosphere. Food, drink and live entertainment 🍔🍟🍻🎤🎶


Leaping Wolf
Wolf Fest
Apex-1 UK Security Ltd

18/05/2025

ASK FOR ANGELA and WAVE. Top Up training available.
We urge all our staff and others with SIA badges to take advantage of these available course.