Trident Manor Limited (TM) and the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) entered a strategic partnership to deliver specialized cultural property protection learning programs, as well as increase mutual support for the protection of cultural heritage globally and raise public awareness on topics and events related to cultural property protection through the dissemination of information and materials.

“If provided with guidance and advice on how to recognize and respond to threats, staff can act as an additional layer of security to cultural venues and their collections. I am extremely pleased to collaborate with the IFCPP as it represents an important step in helping the international community in protecting our cultural heritage for future generations,” said Andy Davis, managing director of TM.

Trident Manor's Training Academy (TMTA), and the International Arts and Antiquities Security Forum (IAASF) an independent risk, security, and crisis management consultancy in the field of cultural property protection.

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection is a membership-based non-profit organization that provides resource information, professional development, certification, and education for people responsible for the protection of cultural properties.

“We are keen in developing and maintaining professional standards and ethical guidelines for the performance of protection-related services. For this reason, we look forward to collaborating with Trident Manor in order to benefit all our members worldwide, and for sharing of industry best practices and expanded outreach and experiences,” added Robert N. Layne, executive director of the IFCPP.