ISO 26000

We have applied ISO 26000 as a guide to integrate social responsibility into our values and practices. To support this, we have engaged with a professional ethicist, undertaking a CSR/Ethics Audit, creating a unique organisational CSR/Ethics pyramid and participating in CSR/Ethics training.

 

SOCIAL & ECOMONIC 

  • We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants seeking work.
  • We are a signatory company with the INTREO Employment and Youth Activation Charter.
  • We are fully tax compliant
  • We are committed to sustainable and transparent pricing
  • We operate a responsible sourcing programme
  • We shop local where possible

 

COMMUNITY

We regularly support local projects and organisations by offering our services on a pro bono publico basis.

Most recently, we were delighted to support CRITICAL, Ireland’s largest Advanced Volunteer Doctor & Emergency Response charity, by donating a suite of Portable Fire Extinguishers and associated signage for their new hub in Croom, Co. Limerick. A big thank you to CRITICAL and their amazing team of volunteer responders who go above and beyond to help save lives in our communities.

 

 

Other beneficiaries over the years have included:

  • Ros Tapestry
  • New Ross Boat Club
  • St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross
  • Wexford Chamber of Commerce
  • St. Patricks Day Parade, New Ross

 

We also support a number of charities and worthy causes throughout each year, many of which are selected by our team.

In 2024, Founders Brendan Stamp and Margaret Goldsmith were delighted to present a contribution of €1000 to director of nursing Soniya Rachel Thomas and her colleagues Claire, Jean and Lolo of New Ross Community Hospital.

Margaret Goldsmith commented “New Ross Community Hospital is a wonderful caring facility for our older people who need it. We have so much admiration for all of the people who make this possible – the founders, the team and the management. As a business based in New Ross, Guardian Fire and Safety really values these amazing efforts to improve the lives of all members of our community.”

New Ross Community Hospital is a compassionate and community-driven Care Home established in 1989, dedicated to providing exceptional care, fostering well-being and building a resilient and supportive local community.

 

 

Other beneficiaries over the years have included:

  • County Wexford Hospice Homecare
  • Make – A – Wish, Ireland
  • NET Patient Network in memory of our dear Mentor, Colm O’ Callaghan
  • Irish Heart Foundation
  • Pieta House
  • Brú Columbanus
  • St. James’s Hospital Foundation
  • Hope Cancer Support Centre

 

At Guardian, we also actively encourage and support volunteering.

In 2025, Team Member, Denis Moynihan in association with Core Health & Wealth Kenya will be travelling to Bungoma, near the Uganda border, as part of a dedicated team of around 30 volunteers. Together, they’ll be working on life-changing projects to bring hope, practical support, and brighter futures to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Denis — a Lead Installer with Guardian Fire & Safety for over 9 years has played a key role in delivering countless Fire & Life Safety projects. His incredible work ethic, drive, and commitment to seeing things through has earned him a remarkable reputation not only within our company, but also in his own community where he volunteers tirelessly.
We have no doubt that Denis will be an invaluable asset to the Bungoma Outreach Project Team — and with your support, we can help him make an even greater impact.

Over the years, we’ve also dedicated volunteer hours to a range of other initiatives, including:

  • Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

    New Ross & District Community Employment Scheme

  • Youth Train

If you are an individual, local charity or group that could benefit from our volunteering or community support, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!

 

 

Emma Staunton & Caroline Ryan volunteer at the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil which took place in Wexford.

 

Margaret Goldsmith, Guardian Fire & Safety speaks to the QQI 4 Catering and Hospitality group at Youth Train Wexford on  “Preparing for and maximising work placement opportunities”

 

Pictured at a presentation of training tops for the Wexford U-18 interleague girls team from Guardian Fire and Safety. Pictured are Shannon McGovern, Alan Browne Team Manager, Brendan Stamp, CEO Guardian Fire and Safety and Fiona Ryan. Picture: Patrick Browne

   

 

On behalf of the board and the hundreds of our voluntary stitchers of Ros Tapestry, I thank Guardian Fire so much for their extremely generous offer of assistance, in what can only be described as our hour of great need. It’s really and truly well appreciated.
William Ryan – Board Member