The Association of Event Venues has appointed X2Consult as its safeguarding partner for 2026.
The consultancy works with venues and events across the UK and Europe on safeguarding strategy, governance, risk assessments, policy development, staff training and incident response.
Alden Arnold, head of commercial & projects at AEV, said: “We’re delighted X2Consult has joined as our AEV safeguarding partner, their knowledge and expertise will be extremely helpful in guiding our members to strengthen their safeguarding culture fostering a safer, inclusive and well-governed member venue experience.”
Thomas Stead, managing director & safeguarding consultant at X2Consult, said: “Having supported a wide range of venues and events across the UK and Europe, this partnership gives us the opportunity to raise awareness, share best practice and help set the bar for safeguarding across the sector. Working with AEV allows us to bring proven, practical safeguarding approaches to its wider portfolio of venues, supporting safer, more confident and more consistent event delivery for everyone involved.”
The partnership will give AEV members access to safeguarding support from planning through to post-event evaluation.