01-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Rachel Bedgood celebrating 20 years of running CBS
Rachel Bedgood, founder and CEO of CBS The Screening House, launched the business in 2005 from a 'single desk and a clear vision.'
The business has now grown into one of the UK's most respected DBS and pre-employment screening providers.
The business supports clients ranging from G4S and the British Heart Foundation to ITV, offering bilingual services in Welsh and English.
Ms Bedgood said: "When I started CBS, I was navigating an industry that barely existed outside of paper forms and long waits.
"Fast forward 20 years, and we're operating in a fully digital world, serving major national organisations - all while building a life and a team I'm incredibly proud of."
The company employs 20 people and some of those team members have been with Rachel from that first year.
The team now plans to expand working within the security sector (BPSS & BS7858 checks), with a goal to win more government and public sector contracts.
CBS is marking the 20-year milestone with a celebration to remember.
Traditionally celebrated with a family-friendly BBQ, this year's event is getting the full black-tie treatment.
The CBS office will be transformed into an elegant venue.
