About Protective Horizons Advisory LTD
Our Story
Founded by Craig Stride, an experienced security and events professional, Protective Horizons Advisory specializes in safeguarding complex venues, major events, and high-profile operations. After witnessing the challenges venues face in translating legislation, risk assessments, and security guidance into actionable steps, Craig establish
Founded by Craig Stride, an experienced security and events professional, Protective Horizons Advisory specializes in safeguarding complex venues, major events, and high-profile operations. After witnessing the challenges venues face in translating legislation, risk assessments, and security guidance into actionable steps, Craig established the business to simplify protective-security planning. With a focus on emerging risks, we help organizations fortify their resilience and ensure the safety of the people who utilize their spaces. As we prepare to launch our website soon, we encourage you to contact us for email list updates and to learn more about our framework, including insights on Martyn's Law.
Founder & Director
Director Craig Stride is a security and events leader with extensive experience across conference venues, major events, infrastructure, and corporate environments. He currently leads security delivery at the QEII Centre in Westminster, focusing on event risk assessment, operational planning, crowd safety, VIP and government movements, pro
Director Craig Stride is a security and events leader with extensive experience across conference venues, major events, infrastructure, and corporate environments. He currently leads security delivery at the QEII Centre in Westminster, focusing on event risk assessment, operational planning, crowd safety, VIP and government movements, protest preparedness, and multi-agency liaison. His approach combines practical venue knowledge with a strong commitment to Martyn's Law readiness and governance. With a keen eye on digital innovation, he effectively translates complex risk into clear action. For updates on our work and framework, be sure to contact us and sign up for our email list updates, especially as our website is launching soon.
Our Solution
Our Solution
Protective Horizons Advisory assists venues, councils, Business Improvement Districts, and event organisers in understanding their responsibilities under Martyn’s Law. We help you assess your current readiness and identify essential improvements. Our structured venue and event assessments offer a clear view of your existing protective sec
Protective Horizons Advisory assists venues, councils, Business Improvement Districts, and event organisers in understanding their responsibilities under Martyn’s Law. We help you assess your current readiness and identify essential improvements. Our structured venue and event assessments offer a clear view of your existing protective security measures, potential risks, and critical gaps. The findings are transformed into a practical Martyn’s Law readiness plan featuring prioritised actions, named owners, realistic deadlines, and clear evidence requirements. More than just a checklist, our service includes experienced guidance, a live readiness dashboard, and continuous support to turn recommendations into impactful actions, helping you establish a clear, auditable framework for Martyn’s Law readiness. Stay informed about our website launching soon and to receive email list updates. For more information, feel free to contact us.
Martyn's Law Self‑Assessment
Our Martyn’s Law readiness assessment is more than a one-off review. It provides a practical risk register that helps you understand your current position, identify critical gaps and manage improvements over time.
The risk register brings your findings together in one clear, manageable place. Each action is prioritised according to its importance and includes a named owner, relevant stakeholders, a realistic target date and the evidence required to demonstrate progress. This gives leadership a clear view of what needs to be addressed, who is responsible and where support is required.
We guide you through the findings in straightforward language, helping you separate urgent priorities from longer-term improvements. Your live dashboard then provides an accessible overview of readiness, outstanding actions and completed work.
Our involvement does not end when the assessment is issued. We follow up with you, answer questions and review progress during the agreed support period. Where an action is difficult to complete, we help you understand the requirement and identify a practical, proportionate way forward.
The result is a structured and auditable approach to Martyn’s Law readiness—supported by experienced guidance rather than leaving you to manage a checklist alone.
