What SHE Knows does

SHE Knows, Ltd is an independent UK health and safety training provider and consultancy headquartered in Hull, East Yorkshire, founded in 2003. The company delivers accredited NVQ qualifications (Levels 1-7) in Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Risk Assessment (Levels 3-5, aligned with BS 8674:2025), and Environmental Management; short training courses including IOSH Managing Safely, confined space, manual handling, working at height, fire marshal, and mental health first aid; and flexible consultancy services covering workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, policy writing, accident investigation, and event/CDM safety. Certification is delivered through IOSH, City & Guilds, and ProQual, with ELCAS (no. 2376) and CITB enabling levy- and ELC-funded enrolments.

The core technology is a work-based evidence assessment platform operated by human assessors rather than automated grading; candidates build portfolios of real workplace tasks, professional discussions, and evidence shared via email, WhatsApp, Google Drive, WeTransfer, or Dropbox. The company complements this with the AssessNET digital H&S management platform via a reseller partnership with Riskex, providing incident reporting, DSE compliance, COSHH management, safety audits, and training management dashboards. Delivery is multi-channel: self-serve website enrollment, phone-based inside sales, on-site training at client premises with portable equipment (laptops, TVs, harnesses, abrasive wheels, confined space simulator), and classroom courses at the Hull training centre at Sidings House.

Revenue is generated primarily from one-time course fees ranging from £175 (Level 1 H&S / CSCS blended) to £2,500+VAT (Level 7 Diploma in Strategic H&S Leadership), with ad-hoc consultancy and a £300 on-site visit fee. SHE Knows serves H&S professionals seeking Tech.IOSH/CertIOSH/CMIOSH membership pathways, construction workers needing CSCS cards and trade NVQs, SMEs without internal H&S expertise, event and festival organizers requiring CDM support (notably Glastonbury, Arcadia, and ASDA Gala Ball), facilities/fire risk assessors, and ex-forces personnel using ELC funding. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer enrollment, phone sales, on-site enterprise delivery, and the Riskex channel referral.

Name

SHE Knows

Legal name

She Knows Limited

Website

https://she-knows.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SHE Knows is an independent UK health and safety training provider and consultancy based in Hull, delivering accredited NVQ qualifications (Levels 1-7), short safety courses, and flexible H&S consultancy to individuals, SMEs, and event organizers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Fire Safety Compliance, Risk Assessments & Training (Code Consulting) (IMAIAJAL), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Health safety training
• NVQ qualifications
• Fire risk assessment
• CDM consultancy services
• Workplace safety compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Courses and NVQ Qualifications: Revenue generated from providing accredited training courses and NVQ qualifications in health and safety, fire risk assessment, environmental management, and related fields. Courses are offered at various price points ranging from £175 to £2,500+VAT, with revenue recognized upon course completion and payment.
2. Consultancy Services: Flexible consultancy services provided on an ad-hoc basis covering workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, policy writing, accident investigation, toolbox talks, and compliance support. No minimum contract required, allowing clients to use services as needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SHE Knows delivers accredited health and safety training, NVQ qualifications (Levels 1-7) and professional consultancy services across the UK. Offerings span NVQ diplomas in Occupational H&S, Fire Risk Assessment and Environmental Management, short courses such as IOSH Managing Safely and Confined Space Training, and ad-hoc workplace consultancy including risk assessments, CDM support, accident investigation, and event safety planning. Delivery modes include classroom training in Hull, on-site delivery, and distance learning supported by human assessors using work-based evidence portfolios.

Product overview

SHE Knows is an independent health and safety training provider and consultancy based in Hull, East Yorkshire, offering qualifications, short training courses, and professional consultancy services nationwide and abroad. The offering is structured across three main categories: (1) NVQ Qualifications spanning Levels 3-7 in Occupational Health & Safety Practice and specialised Fire Risk Assessment qualifications (Levels 3-5 Award and Diploma), enabling professional memberships such as Tech.IOSH, CertIOSH, and CMIOSH; (2) Short Training Courses including IOSH Managing Safely (a flagship three-day internationally-recognised course), and topic-specific courses such as Confined Space Entry, Manual Handling, Working at Height, Fire Marshal, Asbestos Awareness, COSHH, and Mental Health First Aid; and (3) Consultancy Services encompassing workplace inspections, audits, policy development, accident investigation, and event/project safety management. The company is accredited by IOSH (for IOSH Managing Safely), ProQual, and City & Guilds (for various NVQs), and partners with Riskex for digital compliance solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NVQ Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Card) Blended learning qualification (Classroom Based or Blended Learning with Assessor Support) that allows candidates to gain CSCS Green Card eligibility for construction site work, covering fundamental health and safety knowledge, hazard identification, and safe working practices. Targeted at construction workers needing site access.
• NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Level 3 Certificate for those in early stages of their H&S career or undertaking a supporting H&S role, equivalent to NEBOSH General Certificate. Enables Tech.IOSH membership with one year's experience via work-based evidence assessment with human assessor support.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice Level 5 Diploma for those managing health and safety, regularly taking part in site inspections, risk assessments, and training. Enables Tech.IOSH membership and comprises nine mandatory units plus optional units on behavioural safety, ethics, and strategy.
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (City & Guilds) City & Guilds Level 6 Diploma on par with NEBOSH National Diploma and university degrees, for H&S practitioners with substantial decision-making responsibilities reporting to senior management. Enables CertIOSH/IPD pathway to CMIOSH chartered status through IOSH's IPD program.
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (ProQual) ProQual Level 6 Diploma equivalent to NEBOSH National Diploma, covering promoting positive H&S culture, risk control, monitoring systems, and emergency response procedures. Enables CertIOSH membership pathway for H&S practitioners.
• Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership & Management ProQual Level 7 Diploma for senior H&S managers and consultants responsible for strategic H&S procedures, covering risk-based safety systems, digital technologies, sustainability, and business risk management. Ideal for CMIOSH CPD; sold in association with Phoenix Health & Safety and bundled with a free Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment under current offer.
• Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment Distance learning qualification aligned with BS 8674:2025 for those working in or aspiring to the fire safety sector, covering fire risk assessment principles, fire development and spread, and managing fire risk for low-risk buildings.
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment ProQual Level 4 Certificate for fire safety professionals covering foundational and intermediate competencies, enabling assessment and reporting for low and moderate risk buildings (up to 500 occupants).
• Level 5 Award in Fire Risk Assessment ProQual Level 5 Award for facilities/buildings managers implementing fire risk controls in high-risk buildings, aligned with the BS 8674:2025 framework for competence of fire risk assessors.
• Level 5 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment ProQual Level 5 Diploma for practising fire risk assessors handling low-to-medium risk FRAs and seeking to assess higher-risk buildings, including professional development units and ongoing learning best practices.
• Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid Awareness ProQual Level 2 Award providing fundamental knowledge on mental health conditions and Mental Health First Aider responsibilities, delivered as blended learning with workbook and assessor support. Targeted at workplace mental health champions.
• Level 3 Award in Environmental Management ProQual Level 3 Award equivalent to NEBOSH Environmental Certificate and ISEP Foundation Certificate, covering environmental policy, management systems, and compliance via work-based evidence assessment.
• Level 2 Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment City & Guilds Level 2 Award covering sustainability definitions, environmental impacts, greenhouse gases, carbon footprints, and net zero policies. Self-taught distance learning with optional assessor support.
• IOSH Managing Safely Three-day internationally recognised IOSH course providing an introduction to H&S responsibilities for supervisors, team leaders, and managers from any industry. No previous experience required; covers risk assessment and control, hazard identification, and incident investigation. Delivered at the Hull training centre or on-site.
• Low & Medium Risk Confined Space Training Training for entry into confined spaces including escape set and winch operations for low and medium risk environments. Delivered at the Hull training centre with confined space simulator and exam invigilation, or on-site.
• Manual Handling Training Training on safe manual handling techniques and risk controls for workplace safety, suitable for any industry needing to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Working at Height with Harness Inspection and Use Comprehensive training on working at height regulations, harness inspection, and safe use of fall protection equipment, with portable harness equipment brought on site as needed.
• Fire Marshal/Warden/Watcher Training Training for fire safety marshals, wardens, and watchers covering fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and emergency response in workplaces.
• Face Fit Train the Trainer Train the trainer qualification for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing, enabling delegates to cascade face fit testing competence within their organisation.
• Abrasive Wheels Training Training on safe operation and inspection of abrasive wheels equipment, with practical components delivered using portable equipment brought to client sites.
• Asbestos Awareness Awareness training on identifying and managing asbestos hazards in construction and maintenance environments, aimed at duty holders and maintenance workers.
• Legionella Awareness Training on Legionella bacteria risks, water system management, and compliance with health and safety regulations for duty holders and facilities staff.
• COSHH Awareness Training on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations, risk assessment, and safe handling of hazardous substances in the workplace.
• CDM Duties for Management Tier Training on Construction Design and Management Regulations aimed at management-level understanding of H&S duties in construction projects, suitable for clients, principal designers, and contractors.
• Shutdown Essentials Training for planned shutdown and maintenance operations including safety procedures and risk management in industrial and process environments.
• Mental Health First Aid Comprehensive Mental Health First Aid training for workplace mental health champions and first aiders, supporting employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (1-Day) One-day emergency first aid at work qualification covering essential life-saving skills and workplace first aid procedures, suitable for designated workplace first aiders.
• Mobile Tower Use Training Half-day practical training on safe erection, dismantling, and use of mobile access towers, developed in partnership with Lewis Access Towers and accredited by ProQual. Delivery can be aligned with Lewis Access Tower purchases.
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations ProQual Level 2 NVQ for construction workers needing certification of roofing skills, available across three pathways: Roof Tiler, Roof Slater, or combined Roof Slater & Tiler. Assessed via work-based evidence.
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) ProQual Level 2 NVQ for construction professionals installing and repairing insulated floors, walls, and ceilings in industrial settings, assessed via work-based evidence.
• H&S Consultancy Services Flexible health and safety consultancy including workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits, policy writing, accident investigation, toolbox talks, and online compliance support for CHAS, SafeContractor, and similar schemes. Available on ad-hoc or long-term basis with no minimum contract.
• Events & Special Projects Safety Support Health and safety support for events including festival construction-phase safety, CDM compliance, risk assessments, and event management planning. Includes experience supporting Glastonbury (Arcadia stage), Team Love Productions, Lakota, and ASDA's Tickled Pink Gala Ball.

Quantifiable outcome

• Candidates can join IOSH as Technical Members (Tech.IOSH) upon completing NVQ Level 3 or 5 with 1 year experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RiskexcoreTechnology or IntegrationSHE Knows partnered with Riskex to offer the AssessNET Health and Safety Management platform. Riskex provides digital solutions with 20+ years of experience, including incident reporting, risk assessments, DSE compliance, COSHH management, safety audits, and training management tools. SHE Knows provides the training and professional development, while Riskex provides the digital organizational tools. SHE Knows receives referral commissions for AssessNET sales, with Riskex offering free DSE Module for up to 1,000 users to organizations purchasing through SHE Knows.
• Lewis Access TowerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped mobile tower training course in partnership with Lewis Access Towers. Training aligned with industry standards and provides practical guidance for assembling and using mobile access towers. SHE Knows offers flexible training options that can coincide with Lewis Access Tower purchases, ensuring teams are confident from day one.
• Phoenix Health & SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLevel 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Management & Leadership is sold in association with Phoenix Health & Safety. Candidates enrolling through Phoenix are referred to SHE Knows for registration and assessment support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Citrus Training: UK provider of NEBOSH, IOSH, and construction-related H&S training (CSCS, confined space, working at height). Direct overlap on SHE Knows' short-course and construction-qualification catalog.
• Astutis: UK-based accredited health, safety, and environmental training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and NVQ qualifications. Competes directly for the same working-practitioner audience across online and blended delivery.
• 3D Risk Solutions: UK CDM and construction safety consultancy offering risk assessments, CDM support, and training. Closely comparable in the construction and event CDM consultancy arm of SHE Knows' business.
• Phoenix Health & Safety: UK health and safety training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and ProQual qualifications. Already a partner (Level 7 Diploma referred to SHE Knows) and the most direct head-to-head competitor for the same City & Guilds / ProQual / IOSH catalog.
• SHEilds: UK and international H&S training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and environmental qualifications via online and in-class formats. Competes for the same work-based learner and online-NVQ opportunity.

Others

• Riskex: Provider of the AssessNET H&S management software platform; existing strategic partner of SHE Knows. Not a training competitor but the channel partner and complementary software layer for SHE Knows' clients.
• Safety & Health Practitioner (SHP) / Western Business Media: UK H&S media, awards, and events organiser. Not a direct competitor but a complementary ecosystem player that influences buyer awareness and could be a content or events partner for SHE Knows.
• Lewis Access Towers: Mobile access tower supplier and training partner of SHE Knows. Complementary, not competitive — illustrates the kind of equipment-vendor co-marketing relationship that supports SHE Knows' mobile tower training course.

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: Long-established UK safety body delivering IOSH, NEBOSH, and bespoke training, plus advisory and qualifications services. Competes for the same chartered-pathway candidates and corporate H&S training budgets with a much larger brand.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): The professional body whose membership grades (Tech.IOSH, CertIOSH, CMIOSH) underpin SHE Knows' value proposition. IOSH also runs its own approved training programmes, making it a regulatory and indirect competitive force.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SHEKnowsLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/she-knows-ltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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