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    Security for Family Offices in London — Discreet, Embedded, Scalable

    Family OfficeBy Roy · Director, VIP Protection Services29 June 202610 min read

    The short version: Security for Family Offices in London — Discreet, Embedded, Scalable — published 2026 rates, working SIA playbook, insured. short-notice cover, subject to availability in London, nationwide by arrangement.

    A family office is a multi-discipline operation; security should be one of them — embedded, scalable, with a single point of contact who speaks the language of finance, not war stories.

    Single Point of Contact Model

    One senior director at the protection provider, sitting alongside the family office COO. All operational planning, vendor coordination, intelligence and invoicing through that single relationship. No noise into the principal's life.

    Scope — What's Usually Covered

    Principal protection (CP). Residential security at primary and secondary homes. Travel security. Protective intelligence. Domestic staff vetting and onboarding. Periodic risk reviews. Crisis liaison.

    Staff Vetting & Briefing

    Every new household hire is BS 7858 vetted before contract. Existing staff re-vetted annually. Discreet brief at induction on photography, social media and confidentiality. NDA-supported.

    Reporting Rhythm

    Weekly written intelligence note. Monthly operational report to the COO. Quarterly risk-tier review with the principal where requested. Crisis-only escalation to the principal directly — everything else handled internally.

    Pricing — Family Office Programme

    Single-principal embedded programme: from a bespoke monthly retainer. Multi-principal family office (3–6 principals): from a bespoke monthly retainer. Full estate + travel + intelligence programme: bespoke.


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    About the Author

    Roy

    Director, VIP Protection Services

    Roy is a Director of VIP Protection Services, overseeing SIA-licensed close protection, executive protection, corporate security and residential security across the UK. He personally writes and reviews every guide, checking each against current SIA licensing rules and BS 7858:2019 screening standards before publication.

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