A pioneering access management company is celebrating its 30th anniversary by pledging a year of support for a dementia charity close to its heart and vision.
The Key Safe Company designs, manufactures and supplies key safes that have revolutionised the way social care is delivered in the UK.
Launched by visionary entrepreneur David Ogden in 1996, the company introduced the application of key safes to the care industry; helping to open up 4.1 million hours of domiciliary care each week for vulnerable people in the UK, including those who live with the debilitating condition dementia.
The Key Safe Company’s class-leading products have helped to save lives, by providing carers and emergency workers with quick and easy access to vulnerable people’s homes, and have enabled local authorities across the UK to save millions of pounds in operational efficiencies.
To commemorate its 30th anniversary, The Key Safe Company has pledged to raise awareness and funds throughout 2026 for Race Against Dementia. The charity raises money to fund breakthrough and innovative dementia research and was launched in 2016 by motor racing icon Sir Jackie Stewart after his wife, Helen, was diagnosed with dementia.
David Ogden, Founder and Chief Executive of The Key Safe Company, said: “Dementia is such a devastating condition that affects millions of people and their families. So, we’re incredibly proud to support a charity that is doing so much to drive significant breakthroughs in dementia research and develop leaders in the field.”
He added: “One of the first things I did after launching the business was to listen and learn from the care industry. We acted by developing products, specifically for the industry, that could help carers and emergency workers to access and support vulnerable people in their own homes.
“Our products have transformed the delivery of social care; opening up doors and independence for many people, including those who live with dementia. We’ve spent much of the past 30 years fighting the corner of people who live independently, but who receive care at home.
“We’re continuously using research and development to improve outcomes for vulnerable end users in much the same way that Sir Jackie has continuously fought for better driver safety in Formula 1.
“Race Against Dementia celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. There are so many parallels, which is why the charity is such a natural partner for us in our 30th year of business.”
Throughout 2026, the team will participate in exciting fundraising activities and challenges. The first saw members of the team embark on a five-day bikeathon during which they took it in turns on an exercise bike to cycle a distance of 115 miles – equivalent to a return journey between Key Safe’s Worcester headquarters and Race Against Dementia’s head office in Oxford.
Regular fundraising updates will be shared across Key Safe’s channels to encourage supporters to join their journey and to help make a difference.
To mark three decades of innovation, growth and commitment to safety and security, the business is also unveiling a special anniversary logo, created by a University of Worcester student.
Students were invited to pitch creative concepts that reflected the company’s heritage, values and future vision.
Following a fiercely competitive process, Fine Art undergraduate Kate Phillips’ design was selected as the winner. Kate’s logo draws inspiration from the pearl and its shell. The pearl symbolises 30 years of growth, value and celebration, while the surrounding shell represents protection, strength and security – core themes for the company.
Featuring an iridescent finish and a clean, modern aesthetic, the logo places The Key Safe Company’s existing brand at its centre, celebrating three decades of success in a timeless and meaningful way.
Commenting on the project, Kate said: “This was a wonderful collaboration to be part of, and I am thrilled that my design has been chosen to celebrate The Key Safe Company’s 30th year.”
David added: “We’re proud to support local, emerging artists and designers. Opening up this project to students like Kate only reinforces our commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening links with the local community.”
The Key Safe Company has sold in the region of three million key safes worldwide since it was founded. It launched the world’s first police preferred key safe and continues to blaze a trail in access management with mechanical products that pass the highest attack standards in their class.
For more information about The Key Safe Company’s 30th anniversary activities and fundraising initiatives, visit http://www.keysafe.co.uk or follow the company’s accounts on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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