About Us

The United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) was established in 2001 to support the development of professional crowd management and provide a collective forum for organisations and practitioners working across the sector.

Our membership includes crowd management and security providers, venues, consultants, specialist organisations and professionals working across a wide range of events and crowded places.

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United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA)

Vision

A UK where professional crowd management ensures safer crowds.

Mission

Advance professional, inclusive, evidence‑led crowd management by raising standards, supporting practitioners, strengthening collaboration, and acting as a trusted voice.

Our Values

Safety

We prioritise public safety and wellbeing in every crowd environment.

Professionalism

We uphold high standards of competence, ethics, and accountability.

Credibility and Integrity

Our decisions are grounded in evidence, expertise, and transparency.

Collaboration

We work constructively with members, partners, regulators, emergency services, and stakeholders.

Inclusivity

We value diverse perspectives and support equitable access to knowledge and safe spaces.

Continuous Learning

We promote research, reflection, and professional development across the sector.

Strategic Pillars

Growth

Champion the profession and our members.

UKCMA elevates the recognition of crowd management as a vital public‑safety discipline and acts as the trusted national voice for the sector.

Standards

Raise standards through collaboration.

We work with partners and practitioners to enhance professional standards, develop guidance, and strengthen public safety outcomes across the UK.

Community

Build an inclusive, diverse, accessible, and relatable learning community.

We support workforce development, widen participation, and promote accessible pathways into the profession.

Aims and Objectives

UKCMA aims to:

Promote and uphold the UKCMA Code of Practice.
Improve standards across the UK crowd management industry.
Act as the authoritative voice on crowd management matters in the UK.
Represent the industry to government, stakeholders, and relevant organisations nationally and internationally.
Provide a forum for members to exchange insight, experience, and support in full compliance with UK legislation.

THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE

As audience behaviours, technologies, and regulatory expectations continue to shift, UKCMA remains committed to representing the profession, raising standards, and strengthening collaboration across the events and security ecosystem.

Our focus is constant: support our members, promote evidence‑led practice, and contribute to a safer, more inclusive environment for all who gather