In April 2006, CATS merged with Kingdom Management Limited (KML). CATS and KML have worked together on many projects over the years and haved cemented their relationship although CATS will retain a separate identity within KML. The merger will provide the opportunity for increasing CATS’ level and range of services by having access to a larger pool of trainers, consultants, materials, expertise and other resources.

Both organisations are committed to providing top quality, practical training and professional consultancy services delivered with flair, imagination and authority in the fields of
· internal audit
· risk management
· business control and
· governance.

Led by Peter Ashwell, KML has built its reputation for excellence in servicing many well-known private sector organisations and running a variety of courses worldwide, covering in addition fraud investigation, and health, safety and environmental audit training in its portfolio. This is a good fit with CATS’ own client base of commercial and public service enterprises, and our long association with leading professional bodies, NGOs, and local and national government entities around the world.

The merger provides a unique opportunity to further develop our range of courses and services in the form of
· In-house training
· Open courses
· Tailored modular programmes
· Health-checks and
· Other consultancy activities.

Both organisations believe in providing training and advice with an international perspective but tailored for local needs.

Keith Wade, currently director of CATS International, has become a Director of KML, and as well as having this strategic role will retain specific responsibility for CATS’ activities. The administration of CATS’ affairs was transferred from our present Tonbridge office as from 1 April. A revamped CATS web-site will shortly contain all the contact details, and thereafter a new combined site will include information about our schedule for 2006 and the courses and services available around the world.

Naturally if you have any queries, wish to discuss any aspect of this development or have an enquiry about our current and planned activities, please do not hesitate to contact us by email train@catsint.co.uk or telephone CATS on our direct line +44(0)1732 760216.

Keith W. Wade

Director, CATS International