What Skyguard Limited does

Skyguard Ltd, trading as Peoplesafe, is a UK-based workforce safety technology provider that delivers a subscription-based personal safety service for organizations with lone, remote, field, and hybrid workers. The platform centres on a proprietary, BS 8484:2022-certified 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) that handles alarms in under 3 seconds on average and routes to emergency services faster than 999. Around the ARC, Skyguard has built an integrated ecosystem comprising dedicated hardware (MySOS Compact, MySOS ID Badge 4G, SPOT Gen4 and SPOT X satellite alarms, TWIG Ex ATEX devices, body worn cameras, SureCam vehicle cameras), accredited mobile applications (Lone Worker App, Personal Safety App, Travelsafe, Apple Watch app, International Traveller, Roamsafe), the award-winning Nexus management platform, and Service and User Management APIs for HR and workforce system integration.

The company operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting UK organizations across more than 16 named sectors, including the NHS, housing associations, local councils, retail, utilities, telecoms, construction, transport, education, and policing. Named customers include the Ministry of Justice, Sky, and Arsenal FC, and Skyguard states that 375,000+ employees are protected by Peoplesafe. Revenue is generated primarily through annual recurring subscription fees for monitoring, emergency response, and platform access, supplemented by hardware sale or rental of SOS devices and cameras. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers, consistent with a consultative enterprise sales process.

Skyguard Ltd is a private UK limited company (registration 04107459) headquartered in Epsom and operates as a subsidiary within the Send for Help Group, a diversified UK personal safety conglomerate. Leadership includes a recently appointed Chief Revenue Officer (Andy Young) and marketing director (Will Murray). The company positions itself as the world's largest personal safety technology provider and emphasises regulatory compliance (BS 8484:2022) and sector-specific accreditations as core competitive differentiators.

Name

Skyguard Limited

Legal name

Skyguard Ltd

Website

https://skyguardgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skyguard Ltd, trading as Peoplesafe, is a UK-based personal safety technology provider offering subscription-based 24/7 monitoring, safety devices, mobile apps, and management software for organizations with lone, remote, and field workers. It serves 375,000+ protected employees across UK enterprises including NHS, councils, retail, and utilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Safety Technology

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Guard Tour / Lone Worker / Duress & Panic Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Lone worker safety
• Personal safety alarms
• Workforce safety technology
• Emergency response services
• EHS software

Headquarters

HQ city

Epsom

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Subscription Safety Services: Recurring subscription-based services providing 24/7 monitoring, emergency response, and safety platform access. Includes device rental/ownership options and professional monitoring services. Customers include organizations with lone workers, remote employees, and general workforce safety needs.
2. Safety Hardware Sales: Sale or rental of dedicated SOS safety devices including MySOS, SPOT satellite alarms, TWIG EX ATEX alarms, body worn cameras, and related hardware

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skyguard Limited (trading as Peoplesafe) provides workforce safety technology comprising personal safety hardware devices (MySOS, SPOT satellite alarms, TWIG Ex ATEX), accredited safety mobile applications, the Nexus management platform, integration APIs, and a multichannel Emergency Alert System, all connected to an in-house 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) certified to BS 8484:2022 for professional emergency response.

Product overview

Peoplesafe (trading as Skyguard Ltd) offers a comprehensive workforce safety technology ecosystem comprising hardware devices, mobile applications, API integrations, and emergency notification systems. The portfolio includes personal safety alarms (MySOS Compact, MySOS ID Badge 4G, SPOT satellite devices, TWIG Ex ATEX), safety apps (Lone Worker App, Personal Safety App, Travelsafe, Apple Watch App, International Traveller, Roamsafe), Service and User Management APIs for system integration, Emergency Alert System and Team Broadcast for mass notifications, Body Worn Camera and SureCam for visual safety, all managed through the Nexus platform. The entire ecosystem connects to a 24/7 BS 8484:2022 certified Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) handling alarms in under 3 seconds on average.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nexus: Award-winning management platform for proactively managing people risk across business, connecting staff, managers and 24/7 control centre.
• MySOS
• Travelsafe
• SureCam

Products and services

• MySOS Compact Compact personal safety alarm device designed for lone workers and employees requiring portable emergency protection.
• MySOS ID Badge 4G Discreet personal safety ID badge with 4G connectivity for unobtrusive emergency alerting.
• SPOT Gen4 Pocket-sized satellite SOS alarm providing emergency coverage in areas without cellular network coverage.
• SPOT X Robust compact satellite SOS alarm with two-way messaging capabilities for remote workers.
• TWIG Ex (ATEX) ATEX/IECEX approved SOS alarm designed for use in hazardous explosive atmospheres.
• Standard Mobile Entry-level safety solution for low-risk workers using standard mobile devices.
• Lone Worker App Accredited mobile application specifically designed for lone workers to raise alarms and receive emergency support.
• Personal Safety App Safety application for all employees to access personal safety features and emergency response capabilities.
• Travelsafe Specialized app feature protecting employees during journeys with welfare checks from A to B.
• Apple Watch App Apple Watch application enabling users to access emergency response directly from their smartwatch.
• International Traveller Safety solution for international workers providing protection outside the UK.
• Roamsafe Mobile app enabling users to call for help and access emergency support anywhere with cellular signal.
• OK Alone Worker monitoring and protection application for lone workers.
• Service API API integration for workforce management systems enabling streamlined safety operations and reduced administrative overhead.
• User Management API API integration for HR systems enabling user provisioning and management within Peoplesafe's safety platform.
• Emergency Alert System Multichannel emergency notification platform sending safety alerts via app, SMS, email, and desktop.
• Team Broadcast In-app mass notification feature for sending urgent updates to teams during emergencies.
• Body Worn Camera Body-worn camera serving as deterrent against verbal and physical abuse for frontline workers.
• SureCam Vehicle-mounted camera system providing drivers with inside and outside vehicle visibility.
• Nexus Management Platform Award-winning management platform connecting staff, managers, and the 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre in one place for proactive people risk management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 375,000 employees protected across customer organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Send for Help Groupparent_companyOthersPeoplesafe is part of the Send for Help Group, indicating ownership/parent company relationship. Skyguard Ltd T/A Peoplesafe operates as a subsidiary or brand within the Send for Help Group portfolio of companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vismo: Employee tracking and safety solution combining GPS monitoring, SOS alerts, and a 24/7 response centre. Comparable to Peoplesafe in targeting organizations with traveling, remote, and lone employees, particularly for international worker safety.
• OK Alone: Worker monitoring and protection application for lone workers, already listed within Skyguard/Peoplesafe's own product portfolio. Comparable in providing automated check-in, SOS, and monitoring functionality to enterprise lone worker programs.
• StaySafe (StaySafe App): App-led lone worker monitoring solution with a focus on smartphone-based check-ins, SOS, and incident response. Comparable in serving UK and international enterprises needing lone worker protection, overlapping directly with Peoplesafe's app-centric offerings.
• SoloProtect: UK-based lone worker safety solution provider offering personal safety devices, apps, and a 24/7 monitoring/dispatch service. Closely comparable to Skyguard/Peoplesafe in target customer (UK enterprises with lone and at-risk workers), product mix, and subscription-based monitoring model.
• Lone Worker Solutions (LWS): UK provider of lone worker devices, apps, and a BS 8484-accredited monitoring service for enterprise customers. Direct competitor in the UK lone worker safety market with a similar subscription + hardware model.
• Sentinel Partners (Sentinel Group Lone Worker): UK provider of lone worker protection devices and 24/7 monitored response services. Direct competitor in the BS 8484-certified ARC segment of the UK lone worker market.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Connect: Large fleet and workforce telematics provider with vehicle and driver safety features including SOS and incident response. Overlaps with SureCam and Peoplesafe's fleet/field worker safety use cases, though primarily a fleet management platform.
• Reliance High-Tech: UK security technology integrator offering lone worker solutions alongside broader electronic security, access control, and monitoring services. Comparable as a competing UK provider of monitored personal safety solutions to enterprise and public-sector customers.
• Tunstall Healthcare: Established UK provider of telecare and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) services with 24/7 monitoring centres. Adjacent in monitoring infrastructure and regulated buyer relationships, but focused on elderly/independent living rather than workforce safety.

Emerging players

• Envoy (Envoy Group): Workforce management and workplace safety software platform with employee check-in and safety features. Emerging competitor in the digital employee safety space, potentially bundling lone worker functionality into broader workforce software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skyguardgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skyguard-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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