Achilleus Security Announced as Official Security Partner and North Stand Sponsor of Colchester United

A partnership built on trust, teamwork, shared values and a commitment to the Colchester United community.

We are absolutely delighted to announce an exciting new chapter in our relationship with Colchester United Football Club, as Achilleus Security becomes the Club’s Official Security Partner and proud sponsor of the Achilleus Security North Stand at the JobServe Community Stadium.

For everyone at Achilleus Security, this partnership represents far more than a sponsorship agreement. It reflects a growing relationship built on mutual trust, respect and a shared commitment to providing supporters with a safe, welcoming and enjoyable matchday experience.

Strong, lasting relationships have always been at the heart of our business, and our relationship with Colchester United is one we are particularly proud of.

As a family-run business with deep roots in Colchester and the surrounding area, seeing the Achilleus Security name become part of the stadium is a moment of genuine pride for our directors, management and every member of our team.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

Colchester United Commercial Sales Executive Adam Gilbert said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Achilleus Security as our Official Security Partner and North Stand sponsor. This is an exciting partnership for the Club, and it’s fantastic to be working with a business that brings such a wealth of experience across football and major events, alongside strong local connections to Colchester and the surrounding area.”

“Providing our supporters with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable matchday experience is hugely important to us, and Achilleus share that same commitment to making sure everyone who visits the JobServe Community Stadium feels comfortable and looked after. Their team already plays an important role on matchdays, so it’s great to be able to build on that relationship through this partnership.”

“We’re also really pleased to be working with a company that has such strong roots in the local area, and we’re looking forward to seeing the Achilleus Security North Stand become an established part of the stadium over the coming seasons. We look forward to building a successful relationship with Mario and the team over the next two years and beyond.”

A Partnership That Means Something Personal

Achilleus Security Directors Mario and Cathy Garcia shared their pride and excitement at the announcement.

“We’re really thrilled to be working with Colchester United,” says Mario.

We believe so strongly that “Football brings people together, and there’s a lot of pride knowing our team will help supporters enjoy their day safely. We feel immensely excited as we see the Achilleus Branding go up at the ground and area we know so well. It represents the hard work of everyone in our business and the trust the club has placed in us. Mario further explains that having grown up in West Mersea and Colchester, seeing our name here makes this partnership especially meaningful. Growing up seeing my mum and dad build a successful family nightclub and restaurant business taught me early lessons about looking out for people. I first worked security at the WOMAD Festival in 1985 in East Mersea, and I discovered a real enthusiasm for the atmosphere and responsibility of live events, and it has become a lifelong career of over 40 years.”

A keen football family themselves, Mario and Cathy understand just how much matchdays mean to the thousands of supporters who come through the turnstiles, whether attending with family, meeting friends or supporting their team week after week.

Cathy adds:

“Supporters look forward to their football, whether they’re bringing their family, meeting friends, or following their team away from home. A friendly welcome and someone ready to help can make a real difference, while we also look out for them; keeping them safe is what we do. We want our stewards to be people supporters feel comfortable approaching.”

Recognising the People Behind the Partnership

One of the most rewarding aspects of our growing relationship with Colchester United has been the opportunity to work alongside some truly dedicated and professional people.

We would particularly like to recognise and thank the Club’s Safety Officer and his team, the General Manager, and the fantastic in-house stewarding staff, whose hard work, commitment and professionalism contribute enormously to the safe and successful delivery of matchdays.

The preparation, planning and teamwork required to deliver a safe and enjoyable football match often go unseen. From the early operational preparations through to the final supporter leaving the stadium, there is an enormous amount of work taking place behind the scenes.

We have been genuinely impressed by the dedication, knowledge and pride demonstrated by the Club’s operational teams and their commitment to looking after supporters.

The Club’s own stewards play an essential role in that success. Their experience, understanding of the stadium and longstanding connection with Colchester United and its supporters are invaluable, and we are proud to work alongside them.

We also want to express our appreciation to the wider Colchester United management and commercial teams for the warm welcome, encouragement and trust they have shown us as our relationship has developed.

Our ambition is not simply to work for Colchester United, but to work with Colchester United — as one team.

That means supporting one another, sharing knowledge, building strong working relationships and continually looking for opportunities to improve the matchday experience for everyone.

For us, a successful partnership is not measured simply by the name on a stand, but by the strength of the relationships we build, the standards we deliver and the confidence supporters and the Club can place in us.

Proud to Be Part of the Colchester United Family

Mario and Cathy Garcia joined Colchester United Commercial Sales Executive Adam Gilbert at the JobServe Community Stadium to mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter.

With our longstanding connections to the local community, this partnership holds a special place in the Achilleus story.

We are incredibly proud to be associated with a Club that means so much to its supporters and to the wider Colchester community, and we look forward to strengthening those relationships over the coming seasons.

Most importantly, we look forward to becoming familiar, friendly and approachable faces around the stadium, working alongside our Colchester United colleagues to help every supporter feel welcome, valued and safe.

The Team Is Ready. Bring On Matchday!

The preparations are complete, the excitement is building, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic occasion at the JobServe Community Stadium.

The Achilleus team sheet has been announced, and we’re ready to welcome everyone to the stadium tomorrow.

Here’s to a successful partnership, a fantastic season and many memorable matchdays ahead.

Up the U’s!

We go further to protect you.

Achilleus Security Management Limited

Official Security Partner and Proud North Stand Sponsor of Colchester United Football Club