We are delighted to announce that Consult CPK Ltd has been appointed by Retail NI as their recommended supplier of Health & Safety and Fire Safety consultancy services across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
This partnership reinforces our mission to deliver expert, practical, and legislative-compliant safety support to organisations in the retail sector, and beyond.
Why This Partnership Matters
Retail NI, the representative body for the retail industry in Northern Ireland, aims to equip its members with best-in-class support, guidance, and services. By selecting Consult CPK as their official partner in health and fire safety, Retail NI underscores the importance of robust risk management and regulatory compliance in retail operations.
For us, this alignment strengthens our commitment to serving the retail community, offering tailored safety solutions that respond to the unique demands and challenges of retail environments.
What Consult CPK Brings to the Table
With a strong track record of delivering health and safety and fire safety consultancy across a range of sectors, Consult CPK is ideally placed to support Retail NI members. Based in Bangor, County Down, our firm is led by Colm Kelly — a Chartered Member of IOSH, a Full Member of MIIRSM, and an Associate of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
Our service offering includes (but is not limited to):
- Competent Person services and ongoing H&S support
- Site visits, safety audits, and annual safety action reports
- Fire risk assessments, audits, strategy and documentation
- Emergency evacuation planning, PEEPs / GEEPs
- Accredited training programmes (Health & Safety, Fire Safety, First Aid, etc.)
- H&S management software and bespoke digital tools
We believe in embedding proactive safety culture, not just compliance. Through our services, clients gain the peace of mind that they are fulfilling legal duties, reducing risk, and focusing energy on their core business.
Benefits to Retail NI Members & the Wider Industry
By virtue of this partnership:
- Retail NI members will have access to a trusted, qualified consultancy that understands their sectoral risks and operational pressures.
- Safety standards across the retail sector in Northern Ireland and Ireland will be elevated, improving outcomes for staff, customers, and premises.
- Retailers, both large and small, can consolidate their safety needs under a single trusted provider rather than juggling multiple suppliers.
- Consult CPK will work closely with Retail NI to tailor programmes, resources, and training modules specifically for retail contexts (e.g. shop floor layout, storage, evacuation, public interactions).
Looking Ahead: Collaboration & Growth
We view this partnership not as a single contract, but the start of a collaborative journey. We look forward to working with Retail NI on:
- Curated training programmes and events for retail audiences
- Developing sector-specific guidance, toolkits, and best-practice benchmarks
- Helping individual retailers conduct safety reviews, gap-analysis, and remediation strategies
- Sharing insights, case studies, and safety trends via Retail NI’s communications channels
Together, we aim to embed safety as a commercial advantage — one that boosts trust, efficiency, and resilience.
Get Involved / Next Steps
If you are a member of Retail NI, or a retailer seeking top-tier health and safety and fire safety support, we invite you to get in touch with our team. We can arrange an introductory review, discuss your existing safety programme, or propose a tailored plan.
We are proud to serve this sector and look forward to making our shared communities – workplaces, high streets, shopping centres — safer places for all.
Thank you to Retail NI for entrusting us as your recommended partner. We are excited by what we will accomplish together.
