The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) Charitable Trust sponsored five taxis among 126 taxis for the Livery Companies of the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour to Euro Disney.
Organised by the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers, the event was attended by Chief Superintendent Rob Atkin, former City of London Commissioner, Ian Dyson, Apprentic Alex Echeverri.
Russell Penny, Master, WCoSP, said: “Early morning start to join the Lord Mayor, newly installed Sheriffs, and fellow Masters of sponsoring Livery Companies of the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour to Euro Disney.
“It was a fantastic event to wave off the 126 taxis including the five sponsored by the WCoSP Charitable Trust.
“Thank you to the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers and Master Wendy Sorrell for organising this wonderful event.
“Great to be with our members Chief Superintendent Rob Atkin, former City of London Commissioner, Ian Dyson, Apprentic Alex Echeverri.
“Safe travels and a most enjoyable magical experience.”
About The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals
The Company traces its origins to 1999 when the now Past Masters, Steve Neville OBE and John Purnell GM QPM DL, registered The Guild of Security Professionals with the City of London Chamberlain’s Office.
Membership of the Company is drawn from the Security Industry in its widest sense and includes leading security professionals from the industrial and retail sectors, serving and retired members of the police and armed services, security consultants, academics, heads of security for corporate businesses, investigators and electronic surveillance practitioners.
The Company introduced the City of London Sheriff’s Bravery Award after the 2005 London bombings to recognise annually unsung acts of heroism and the winner’s names are inscribed on the Honours Board in the Old Bailey.
The Company also launched the Register of Chartered Security Professionals (CSyP) in 2010 as a means of recognising and maintaining high standards in the security profession.
