About Us

Risk Evolves is here, when you need us.

Risk Evolves was created to allow all businesses access to tailored compliance and business continuity advice.
Since launching in 2015, we have become a leading, multi-award-winning risk management firm based in the UK and serving clients globally.

Our expert team provides independent professional advice and services in the following sectors:

Data Protection and GDPR Compliance

Our data protection and GDPR advice is straightforward, accurate and tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our consultants have the expertise you need.

ISO Certification

We can help you achieve and maintain ISO standards, helping you create compliant processes and procedures.

Cyber Security

Discover how we can help you protect your business from sophisticated cyber threats. Find out how we can ensure every member of your organisation has the knowledge and confidence to protect your intellectual property and data.

Health and Safety

Take a proactive approach to health and safety. We will help you comply with legislation, protect your business from reputational damage and effectively manage health and safety risks.

Risk Management

Risk is about informed decision-making and understanding the consequences of actions you may be taking. At Risk Evolves we balance those risks and help protect your business.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Take the next step on your sustainability journey. We will support you with planning, implementation, evaluation and taking positive steps to benefit the planet, people and profits.

Training and Education

Global risks and legislation can have an impact on all businesses. We help deliver cutting-edge training on our industry-leading services to help your business identify risks.

Acquisition and Mergers

From planning to execution, our expert team provides practical tools, techniques and solutions to support acquisition and merger transitions.

Supply Chain Management

Our expert team will help you assess key suppliers, audit your supply chain and provide guidance and resilience planning in case the worst happens. Be prepared.

Meet the team

Our evolution

  • 2015

    Our journey begins

    • Founded by Managing Director, Helen Barge
    • Achieved IASME Cyber Assurance (previously known as IASME Governance) and Cyber Essentials certification.
  • From where it began in 2015 to what we have achieved over the last few years

  • 2022
    • B Corp Certification
    • Best in the World for Workers Award
    • Bronze Award (ERS)
    • EcoVadis Silver Award
    • ISO 9001, 27001 and 27701 Recertification
  • 2023
    • ISO27001: 2022 Transition Audit
    • Silver Award Defence Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS)
    • Midlands Service Excellence Award – Company of the Year 2023
    • EcoVadis Gold Award
    • IIRSM Risk Excellence Award
    • ISO 9001 and 27701 Recertification
  • 2024
    • Celebrating our ninth anniversary with a growing client base
    • Strengthening local community partnerships and encouraging Risk Evolves Veterans mentoring scheme
  • 2015

    Our journey begins

    • Founded by Managing Director, Helen Barge
    • Achieved IASME Cyber Assurance (previously known as IASME Governance) and Cyber Essentials certification.
  • 2016
    • Invited to join the British Standards Committee for BS31111
    • Began delivering risk management training for IIRSM
  • 2017
    • Founder member of the West Midlands Cyber Cluster
    • Supported the National Police Chiefs Council
      Roadshows
    • Delivered a video on Cyber for CIMA
  • 2018
    • Started helping businesses make sense of GDPR
    • MD Helen won Pride of Warwick Business Person of the Year
    • Achieved ISO9001 Certification
    • Shortlisted for Midlands Business Person of the Year
  • 2019
    • Invited to join the ISO27552 committee to represent the Financial Stability Board (FSB)
    • Supported Alpha Pilot of the National Cyber Security Centre ‘Exercise in a Box’
    • Finalist in the IIRSM Risk Excellence Awards
    • ISO 9001 Recertification
  • 2020
    • Shortlisted for six local business awards
    • Helped companies survive and thrive as part of the No Jargon team
    • Became the first company in the world to be certified by NQA to ISO27001 (Information Security) and ISO27701 (Data Privacy)
    • Invited to join the Advisory Group of the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
    • Midlands Service Excellence Award – Professional Services
    • ISO 27001 and 27701 Certification
    • ISO 9001 Recertification
  • 2021
    • Living Wage Employer Award
    • ISO 9001, 27001 and 27701 Recertification
  • 2022
    • B Corp Certification
    • Best in the World for Workers Award
    • Bronze Award (ERS)
    • EcoVadis Silver Award
    • ISO 9001, 27001 and 27701 Recertification
  • 2023
    • ISO27001: 2022 Transition Audit
    • Silver Award Defence Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS)
    • Midlands Service Excellence Award – Company of the Year 2023
    • EcoVadis Gold Award
    • IIRSM Risk Excellence Award
    • ISO 9001 and 27701 Recertification
  • 2024
    • Celebrating our ninth anniversary with a growing client base
    • Strengthening local community partnerships and encouraging Risk Evolves Veterans mentoring scheme

We're approachable, open, realistic and jargon-free.​

Risks don’t come with a warning sign, but we will help you learn what to look for. With our support, you will evade the dangers of malicious or accidental risks, such as regulatory problems, reputational damage and disrupted operations.

Make sense of business risks and requirements with our easy-to-understand support.

Arrange a call today to learn how Risk Evolves can help keep your organisation running smoothly.

Contact Us01926 800710

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Why choose Risk Evolves?

Our specialists enable businesses to evade malicious and accidental risk.
Working with us will give you access to the collective knowledge and boardroom experience of our entire network of consultants.
We will help you develop a holistic view of your risks and prioritise your actions.
We see compliance as a vital asset and leverage our experience to help clients surpass goals, integrating into their teams and operations as our own.

What’s the Risk Evolves difference?

We share our expertise so you can focus on what you do best. As no two businesses are the same, we offer a tailored approach, making sure the support offered fits your business.

We are an ethical employer. We prioritise our team’s wellbeing and focus on ‘what’s the right thing to do?’ A strong team is our top priority and serves as a significant advantage for our clients. Additionally, a diverse team enhances risk awareness and management.

Does Risk Evolves encourage its own staff to engage in internal training and education?

At Risk Evolves, we are driven by a wealth of diverse expertise and passions. Our team benefits from a range of mentoring styles, such as structured approaches and informal guidance.

In 2023, our team clocked 240 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) with an average of 24 hours per person.

Our mentors bring a broad spectrum of skills and insights, including professional and personal life experiences and skills. This empowers our team and cultivates a comprehensive understanding of the organisation, professionalism and engaging in continuous learning and development.

How does Risk Evolve embed sustainable practices in its business?

Our team is committed to continuously evaluating our environmental progress, reducing our carbon footprint and emissions.

We continue to operate a hybrid flexible working model, which has reduced travel emissions and we have adopted carpooling, where possible.

In 2024, we are strengthening our efforts of further reducing travel emissions by prioritising public transportation and utilising remote collaboration tools, such as MS Teams.

In our commitment to eco-friendly office practices, we have implemented various initiatives to reduce our environment footprint. This includes upgrading light systems, adopting mindful water consumption practices and opting to actively manage dark data to minimise unnecessary resource consumption and enhance efficiency in our operations.

More information on our environmental practices and a summary of our carbon emissions for 2023 is featured in our 2023 Impact Report.

How does Risk Evolves give back?

We give back through a number of initiatives and partnerships.

We are proud to support charities and communities. In 2023, we supported the charity Molly Ollys with their 186-mile sponsored cycle ride from York Minster to Warwick. The charity was founded by mum and dad team Rachel and Tim Ollernshaw in memory of their daughter Molly, who tragically passed away after battling cancer.

We also supported Stevie Stones, a charity dedicated to providing headstones for children’s graves, easing the financial burden on grieving parents. Team Risk wholeheartedly supports Stevie Stones, raising awareness and funds through unique challenges during our webinars.

In 2023, Risk Evolves also extended a donation to the Royal Regiment of the Fusiliers.

At Risk Evolves, we believe in the inherent power of small cumulative actions, understanding that when we come together, our combined efforts can create transformative change and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

You can read more in our 2023 Impact Report.

If you have any questions for the Risk Evolves team, contact us today.

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