About Us
Who We Are
Harbourstone Group is a specialist risk management and operational consultancy dedicated to helping organisations anticipate, assess and respond to complex protest risk environments with confidence and precision. We provide lawful and ethical protester removal and risk management solutions to support clients operating in high-impact and high-risk sectors, from infrastructure and energy to logistics, government and private security. Our work ensures safety, compliance and control where risk, protest and operational challenges intersect.
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Our Mission
To protect people, assets and reputation through intelligence-led, compliant and effective protest risk management practices. We exist to provide clarity in uncertainty, helping organisations manage operational risk responsibly while upholding legal and human rights standards.
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Our Vision
To be the trusted partner of choice for organisations that require professional, discreet and technically proficient protest risk management support in the UK and beyond.
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What We Do
Harbourstone Group provides specialist consultancy, operational support and training in the following areas:
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Protest Risk Management and Response Planning: Identification, analysis and mitigation of risks associated with protest activity and civil disruption.
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Specialist Protester Removal Operations: Safe, compliant and efficient removal of protest devices, lock-ons and at-height occupations using trained professionals and specialist equipment.
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Operational Risk Consultancy: Full-spectrum risk assessments, method statements, safety strategies and business continuity plans for complex environments.
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Intelligence and Monitoring: Specialist monitoring and intelligence services designed to help organisations stay informed, prepared and resilient.
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Training: Delivery of practical training in protest risk management, operational readiness and safety competence.
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Our Approach
Our approach is built on three core principles: lawfulness, proportionality and precision. Every Harbourstone engagement begins with a structured risk assessment. From planning to execution, we apply proven methodologies, advanced safety systems and professional discipline to ensure that every operation is controlled, defensible, and effective. We work closely with clients, law enforcement and partner agencies, maintaining professionalism and transparency throughout every stage of the process.
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Our People
Our leadership and operational teams include professionals from the fields of risk management, law enforcement, military operations, emergency response, health and safety and rope access engineering. Each Harbourstone specialist is trained in operational risk assessment, rope access and working at height to British Standards, power tool and specialist removal techniques, legal and ethical compliance and incident command and de-escalation. We invest heavily in continuous training, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of operational safety and risk management best practice.​​
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Our Values
Integrity: We act lawfully, ethically and transparently.
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Accountability: Every decision and action is documented, risk-assessed and justified.
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Professionalism: We uphold the highest standards of competence and conduct.
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Respect: We prioritise safety, welfare and the lawful rights of all individuals.
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Resilience: We deliver under pressure, adapting to evolving operational realities.
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Certifications & Professional Standards
Harbourstone Group operates in line with leading British and international standards:
– ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
– ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
– ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
– Confined-Space & Rope Access qualified personnel
– Fully insured and compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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