Shield Locksmiths Ltd
MLA-accredited locksmith serving Tyne & Wear. Free security assessments for residents aged 70+ in partnership with Northumbria Police Crime Prevention team. Living Wage accredited. DBS checked engineers. Transparent published pricing.
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Why Shield Locksmiths Ltd scores 73/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 7.2 |
ecoCommunity | £4,000 donated in FY2024 (1.2% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 7.8 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19.2% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.0 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 11.4%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 8.2 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (2 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 6.8 |
Shield Locksmiths Ltd
Shield was founded in Newcastle in 2014 by former police crime prevention officer turned locksmith Mark Davies. His background gave him a detailed understanding of residential security risks and the particular vulnerability of older residents.