Global Guardians Announces Partnership with the Estates Gazette Awards 2026!

We are delighted to announce our official partnership with the Estates Gazette Awards 2026, one of the most respected and prestigious events in the UK property industry. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone for Global Guardians as we continue to champion innovative approaches to vacant property management and promote the positive impact of property guardianship across the sector.

Why Is This Partnership Important?

Partnering with Estates Gazette reflects the growing recognition of guardianship as a valuable and strategic solution within the wider property landscape. As the industry continues to evolve, there is an increasing focus on how vacant buildings can be utilised more effectively to deliver security, social value, and operational flexibility.

At Global Guardians, we believe empty properties should not be viewed simply as liabilities. Instead, they can become valuable assets that support communities, reduce risk, and create opportunities through responsible occupation and meanwhile use.

What Does This Mean for the Property Sector?

This partnership supports important conversations around ESG, community activation, property security, and the future of underutilised spaces across the UK. By working alongside Estates Gazette, we hope to help challenge outdated perceptions and highlight the human side of property protection.

As our CEO, Stuart Woolgar, explains:

“Partnerships like this help create more meaningful conversations around meanwhile use, ESG, community activation, and the future of underutilised space across the UK.”

Continuing the Conversation

As part of this exciting collaboration, Stuart recently joined the Estates Gazette podcast to discuss how property guardianship can help address the growing challenge of vacant buildings across the UK. The discussion explores how guardianship provides a practical, people-focused solution that improves security, reduces vacancy, and delivers meaningful social value.

At Global Guardians, our mission has always been about more than protecting buildings. It is about people, place, and purpose.

To learn more about our services and how we support property owners across the UK, visit www.global-guardians.co.uk.