THE HIGH SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF ENGLAND & WALES

What THE HIGH SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF ENGLAND & WALES does

The High Sheriffs' Association of England & Wales is a non-profit civic membership organisation established in 1971 to represent and support High Sheriffs across all 55 county and metropolitan bailiwicks of England and Wales. It is administered by a Council drawn from past and present High Sheriffs, with senior officers (Chairman, President, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer) holding unpaid or honorific roles, and day-to-day administration outsourced to Hall-Macartney from Heritage House in Baldock, Hertfordshire. The Association's core "products" are not commercial but civic: an Annual Briefing Day covering courts, police, prisons and probation; regional meetings for members; The High Sheriff Magazine; a public-facing Directory and Knowledge Base; and the National Crimebeat youth crime prevention charity, which runs annual awards (e.g., the 2026 ceremony at The Royal National Hotel with 135+ VIP guests and 7 finalist teams) and related programmes such as Getting Court and the Young High Sheriff programme.

The Office of High Sheriff itself predates the Association by over a millennium, dating to Saxon times, and remains a personal appointment by His Majesty The King; High Sheriffs are unpaid, apolitical volunteers responsible to the Crown for the maintenance of justice and peace in their bailiwick. The Association derives revenue from membership activities, magazine publishing (advertising sales handled via Hall-Macartney), and event sponsorships from partners such as DeterTech, Imperial Hotels Group, the Fishmongers' Livery Company, the Big Bus Company, Fine Cell Work and the Butler Trust. It operates no technology platform, software product or AI capability — its primary digital surface is its website at highsheriffs.com, supplemented by a standalone National Crimebeat site and a members-only portal for events, shop, marketplace and orders.

Name

THE HIGH SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF ENGLAND & WALES

Legal name

The High Sheriffs' Association of England and Wales

Website

https://highsheriffs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The High Sheriffs' Association of England & Wales, founded in 1971, is a non-profit civic membership body that provides advice, training and networking to all 55 King's-appointed High Sheriffs across England and Wales and runs related charitable programmes including National Crimebeat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Membership Association

NAICS

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Civic membership association
• High Sheriff support services
• Youth crime prevention
• Civic ceremonial office
• Law and order support

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The High Sheriffs' Association of England and Wales is a civic membership organisation established in 1971 to provide advice, support, and guidance to High Sheriffs across 55 counties and metropolitan areas in England and Wales. It runs an annual briefing day covering courts, police, prisons and probation, hosts regional meetings for members, publishes The High Sheriff Magazine, maintains a knowledge base and directory, and operates National Crimebeat, a youth crime prevention charity that recognises innovative projects led by young people aged 5–25.

Product overview

The High Sheriffs' Association of England & Wales operates as a membership organization providing advice, support, and guidance to High Sheriffs across 55 counties and metropolitan areas. The Association offers a unified service platform consisting of a membership portal with Knowledge Base resources, an annual magazine, a directory service, and educational initiatives. The core products include National Crimebeat (a youth crime prevention charity), Getting Court (an educational programme), the Young High Sheriff Programme, and an annual briefing day. The Association also facilitates regional meetings and maintains a comprehensive county directory. No technology product or software platform is offered—the Association functions as a traditional civic membership body rather than a technology company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• High Sheriffs' Association Membership Services Core membership offering providing advice, support and guidance to High Sheriffs, nominees and Under Sheriffs in England and Wales. Includes access to the annual briefing day covering courts, police, prisons and probation, regional meetings for peer learning, and a Council-elected governance structure.
• National Crimebeat Charity and Awards Programme Youth crime prevention charity of the High Sheriffs' Association that recognises innovative crime prevention, antisocial behaviour reduction and victim support projects delivered by young people aged 5–25 across England and Wales. Operates an annual awards ceremony with cash prizes for finalist teams.
• The High Sheriff Magazine Official publication of the High Sheriffs' Association covering news, initiatives and developments across the High Sheriff community, distributed to members and stakeholders and offered with advertising space.
• High Sheriff Directory Comprehensive online directory of all 55 High Sheriffs in England and Wales with contact details, enabling the public and partners to connect with the King's appointee serving their county or metropolitan area.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fine Cell WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Fine Cell Work is a charity and social enterprise that empowers prisoners and prison leavers to rebuild independent crime-free lives through needlework. They attended the Association's Briefing Day in London. High Sheriffs can commission their own embroidered crest, county emblem, or commemorative gifts through their bespoke commissions service.
• Imperial Hotels Group and Walduck FamilycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026The Imperial Hotels Group and the Walduck family have provided the venue and refreshments for the National Crimebeat Awards free of charge for many years, enabling the Association to hold a prestigious annual ceremony.
• DeterTech (formerly Smartwater)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026DeterTech sponsored the National Crimebeat Awards 2026. Mark Fitzpatrick from DeterTech was part of the judging panel. DeterTech provides crime prevention technology.
• Fishmongers Livery CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026The Fishmongers Livery Company has been a sponsor of the National Crimebeat Awards, supporting the youth crime prevention initiative.
• Big Bus CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026The Big Bus Company generously donated a Big Bus tour of London for National Crimebeat Awards finalists after the ceremony, providing an educational tour of the capital.
• Getting CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Getting Court is a preventative and educational social initiative set up in Oxfordshire in 2015. It offers pupils informal insight into the workings of the criminal justice system through accompanied visits to Crown Courts and prisons. The initiative aligns with the Association's mission to prevent young people from falling into crime.
• Hall-Macartney (Admin Services)coreOthersHall-Macartney provides administrative services for the Association including membership enquiries ([email protected]), website administration ([email protected]), and magazine advertisements.
• Butler TrustsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Sheriffs may present Butler Trust awards rewarding rehabilitation, improving mental health, and recognizing staff dedication to reducing reoffending in prisons.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Law Society of England and Wales: The professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Comparable as a Crown-chartered, England-and-Wales-bounded membership organisation supporting a profession integral to the administration of justice that the High Sheriffs also uphold.
• The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO): The umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. Comparable as a membership organisation serving charities and community organisations (including High Sheriffs' supported charities), with similar member services, policy representation, and convening role.
• The Police Federation of England and Wales: The statutory membership body representing police constables, sergeants, and inspectors in England and Wales. Comparable as a major membership organisation supporting frontline justice personnel, with similar remit to liaise between the Crown, judiciary, and operational law enforcement.
• The Prince's Trust: Major UK youth charity supporting young people aged 11-30 into education, training, and employment. Comparable in scale and mission with National Crimebeat's youth crime prevention focus, particularly the prevention of young people entering the justice system.

Direct peers

• The Butler Trust: Charity that recognises outstanding work by prison staff in the UK. Directly comparable as a partnership partner of the Association (High Sheriffs present Butler Trust awards in prisons) and operates in the same prison-rehabilitation ecosystem.
• Fine Cell Work: Charity and social enterprise that trains prisoners in needlework. Strategic partner of the Association (presented at the 2026 Briefing Day) - directly comparable as a prison rehabilitation and offender-reform organisation aligned with the High Sheriffs' justice mandate.
• The Magistrates' Association: UK membership association supporting lay magistrates in England and Wales - the judicial counterpart to High Sheriffs. Comparable as a Crown-connected, volunteer-led civic membership body that supports the administration of justice at the local level.
• National Association of Local Councils (NALC): Membership association representing local (parish and town) councils in England. Comparable as a grassroots civic membership body operating across all English communities, providing member services, training, and a unified voice for local civic appointees.

Emerging players

• Catch22: UK social business delivering services in youth justice, education, and employability. Comparable as an operator in the youth crime prevention and rehabilitation space where National Crimebeat focuses its charitable giving.
• The Howard League for Penal Reform: UK charity focused on prison reform and reducing youth crime - directly aligned with National Crimebeat's youth crime prevention mission. Comparable as a non-governmental organisation working at the intersection of justice, rehabilitation, and young people in England and Wales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/highsheriffnorthumberland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-high-sheriffs'-association-of-england-&-wales

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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