About Delegated Services
Delegated Services C.I.C was established in 2012 by Bill Crocker and Peter McCarthy who are the company directors.
Not for Profit
DS is a Community Interest Company which re-invests any surplus in Educational or Community projects. Read more about our Vision and Values here.
Regional Focus, National Reach
Our core area is the West Country around Bristol, where we are the market leader, and we provide outreach services nationwide.
Value for Money
Our not-for-profit status enables us to offer keen prices for high-quality services. Read more about the value for money we can provide to you.
Expertise
We are resourced with experienced, respected experts from a wide range of backgrounds and specialisms: people who understand the issues in the sectors they support.
Flexible, Adaptable
We tailor support to each customer’s needs – not a ‘one-size fits all’ approach.
Emergency Response
Customers have access to an emergency helpline available 24/7.
Proactive
We issue risk warnings (such as for weather, traffic emergencies, or alerts to the sectors on important issues) and provide updates to alert subscribers to changes in legislation and regulation.
Don’t just take our word for it...
“We have a very positive working relationship with delegated services. We have found them to be helpful, flexible and thorough as well as skilled and knowledgeable. They have been very supportive of our work and development in relation to health and safety. They are highly regarded by our schools and particularly in relation to their responsiveness when dealing with issues of concern or emergency situations. We have found all members of the team to be approachable and supportive.”
Louise Malik, Chief Financial and Operating Officer,
Lighthouse Schools Partnership
“We had our HSE inspection today. I am pleased to say she rated our Risk Assessment as ‘one of the best she’s seen’, so thanks very much for the model and the look-through and suggestions. As a result, we have no actions or advice.”
Mark Freeman, St Michaels Stoke Gifford
"It is so helpful to have all points so clearly identified and this has led to a real sense of purpose for our team in terms of quickly addressing actions. Your supportive audit has really helped us here at school, where busy times require items such as those identified by yourself to be a high priority."
Ro O’Reilly, Headteacher, Willowdown Primary
“The teaching and senior leadership staff and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for delivering a superb twilight session yesterday afternoon/evening. Having spoken to a number of staff reflecting on the twilight session they felt that the delivery and execution of the session was superlative. The general consensus from the session was that all staff present came away with a tangible sense of 'risk awareness'...”
Andrew Haynes, Cotham Gardens Premises Manager
“You and your team have been an invaluable support during this whole pandemic. ”
Richard Bamber, Headteacher Westbury Park Primary School (2021)
“A huge thank you to you and your team Bill, for guiding us in these difficult times – your advice has been outstanding, and I wouldn’t have known where to begin.”
Lisa Parker Headteacher Warmley Park School and College
“I must say, the information you have been providing to schools is exceptional – please can you pass on my feedback to the whole team for the amazing job they are doing”.
Mrs Karen, Llewellyn School Business Manager
“DS has an in-depth understanding of leaders’ issues and provides the information and written guidance required, often before you are aware that you need it.
They provide a wide-ranging and comprehensive set of up-to-date model policies and risk assessments. Using these allows the education and community sectors to focus more resources on educating and providing services to the community, reducing the time and resources needed, leaving school leaders with a sense that they have done more than “tick the boxes”.
The reassuring telephone response to urgent issues has been incredible.”
Jo Bradshaw BSc MBA
Our Services
Get best value through a package of services tailored to suit your needs. Unique 24/7 emergency telephone support.
Let us help you be fully complaint, identify and manage your risks and effectively train your staff at every level of your organisation.
With the UK on a “significant risk” terrorist alert, storms, power cuts, flooding and infection spread, can you afford not to have emergency plans in place?
Training and advice from a team of experts supporting you to deliver up to date, compliant safeguarding practices with trained staff.
We bring expertise and experience to support you in your leadership journey and tested, transformative wellbeing practices for your staff team.
Value for money, organisation and curriculum support from experts in their field and our sectors.
Significant costs and compliance requirements with ageing, inefficient buildings and defects, we provide comprehensive support with expert advice on hand.
Flexible, great value training and library of resources to support you to deliver your legal and compliance responsibilities to your employees, pupils and users.
Comprehensive advice, guidance, training and checking service to ensure compliance and best practice in all aspects of your off-site visits and residentials.
