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Scaling Safely in the UK’s Thriving Space Economy.

The UK space sector is expanding rapidly, with new ventures moving from R&D into operational scale at unprecedented speed. But with growth comes complexity: regulatory requirements, high-hazard operations, and the need to protect people, assets, and reputation.

Finch Consulting brings proven expertise from some of the world’s most demanding industries, including energy, defence, mining, food and drink, to help space organisations navigate these challenges with confidence. We are independent, multidisciplinary consultants who work alongside you to enable innovation, not slow it down

Our Approach

Compliance in high-hazard sectors is often seen as a burden. We take a different view. At Finch, we see safety, health, and risk management as powerful enablers- frameworks that allow organisations to scale faster and with greater resilience.

Our approach to risk management ensures that your people, processes, and technology remain aligned, even as operations scale and evolve.

Our role is not to impose rigid templates, but to design systems that fit your organisation, your technology, and your culture.

Services for the Space Sector

Health and Safety / Compliance

Applying UK and international frameworks to laboratories, test facilities, and manufacturing environments.

Process Safety Management

Risk management for hazardous fuels, explosive atmospheres, and high-energy processes.

Machinery & Asset Safety

Ensuring compliance for equipment and processes used in cleanrooms, test rigs, and production lines.

Occupational Health & Hygiene

Managing exposure to nanomaterials, cryogenics, propellants, and other emerging risks.

Independent Verification

Acting as your critical friend, providing assurance for investors, regulators, and partners.

Why Finch?

Trusted in High-Hazard Industries

Our pedigree extends to industries where failure is not an option, including:

- Major oil & gas projects,
- COMAH regulated facilities in the UK,
- High-volume food and drink manufacturing,
- Mining operations,
- Defence and aerospace programmes.

This breadth means we understand how to transfer lessons across sectors and how to anticipate risks that others may miss. Our independence and roles as expert witnesses mean we are trusted to provide advice that stands up to the highest levels of scrutiny.

Let’s Talk About Your Journey.

Whether you are a start-up, a university spin-out, or an established space operator, we would love to hear about your ambitions.

Together, we can ensure your growth is built on a foundation of safety, resilience, and compliance.

Finch Consulting
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