Cheadle Parish Church – Unlocking Community Access with SimonsVoss
Nestled in the heart of Cheadle, Cheadle Parish Church serves as a multi-use community building that is primarily used by the church but also accommodates various groups throughout the week. From local clubs and social gatherings to one-off meetings, the building is a hub of activity, requiring flexible yet secure access control.
The Challenge
- Before SimonsVoss, Cheadle Parish Church was relying on a traditional mechanical locking system to secure its premises. While functional, it posed several critical challenges:
- Access Management Chaos: With multiple groups using the building at various times, managing mechanical keys became a logistical nightmare. Tracking keyholders and ensuring keys were returned proved increasingly difficult.
- Security Risks: The main entrance relied on a maglock with a widely known access code. Security vulnerabilities were mounting, and the need for controlled access became urgent.
- Costly Key Replacements: Every time a key was lost, stolen, or a new user required access, the cost of cutting and distributing new keys started to add up. For a non-profit community center, this was a financial strain.
Why SimonsVoss?
When their trusted installer recommended SimonsVoss, the team at Cheadle Parish Church saw a solution that perfectly aligned with their needs. The key selling points included:
- Flexibility: The ability to assign access to specific areas of the building based on user roles or scheduled events, making it easier to manage both regular and one-off users.
- Enhanced Security: Eliminating outdated maglock codes and replacing them with secure digital access, ensuring only authorised individuals could enter designated areas.
- Cost Efficiency: No more cutting physical keys for every new user or in the event of a loss. Digital access cards can be issued, revoked, or reprogrammed in seconds.
The Solution
SimonsVoss implemented a comprehensive digital locking system tailored to Cheadle Parish Church’s unique needs. The solution included:
- An online System 3060 solution.
- The online software was installed on a local PC and allowed the administrator to grant access / change access rights / get audit trails of who had been through each door.
- The initial project was installed in 2018 and uses mostly digital cylinders with some SmartRelays.
- Over the years they have added additional hardware for added ease and convenience.
" Since installing the Simons Voss locking system, managing key holders, lost keys and providing authorised access is so much easier... The system has not only strengthened our security but also allowed us to open our doors to more users, without compromising control. It’s been a game-changer for us.”
- Jon Drayton, Operations Manager
The Impact
Since the switch to SimonsVoss, Cheadle Parish Church has experienced a notable transformation:
- Increased Community Usage: The building now offers lower-cost room hire without requiring a caretaker to be present for every booking, boosting occupancy and community engagement.
- Improved Security: No more unauthorised access through shared codes. Every user now has personalised access credentials, tracked through the system’s software.
- Cost Savings: Eliminating mechanical key replacements has significantly reduced ongoing costs. Instead, digital keys can be issued or revoked with just a few clicks.
A New Era of Control & Convenience
For Cheadle Parish Church, upgrading to a SimonsVoss digital locking system wasn’t just about enhancing security, it was about creating a more accessible and efficient community hub. With full control over access, peace of mind has been restored, allowing staff and volunteers to focus on what truly matters: serving the community.
Ready to Upgrade Your Facility’s Security?
Contact SimonsVoss today to discover how our digital locking systems can provide scalable, secure, and cost-effective access control solutions tailored to your needs.