Overview

Buy With Confidence is a nationally recognised approval scheme designed to promote reputable businesses that operate in a fair, honest and transparent way. Annual Membership renewals are managed locally by us.

If you wish to renew your membership this must be done annually, the application incorporates the annual re-audit.

We will assess your application to ensure your business meets the required standards before you can be reapproved and listed.

Fees

Buy With Confidence membership fees

The scheme is a national scheme operated in over 50 local authority areas. The fees for new members are set nationally. Further details can be found on the Buy With Confidence website.

Annual membership renewal fees (excluding VAT at 20%)
Buy with confidence annual renewal membership  Cost 
0 to 5 employees membership per annum £305
6 to 20 employees membership per annum £460
21 to 49 employees membership per annum £610
Additional premises fees per annum £96
Additional trading style per annum £155

 

How we assess your application

Once we have received your renewal application, we will carry out a thorough assessment to ensure your business meets the scheme’s standards.

This may include:

  • background checks on the business and its proprietors
  • inspection of business premises (where applicable)
  • review of paperwork such as contracts, terms and conditions, and complaint procedures
  • verification of relevant qualifications, insurance and registrations
  • consideration of any previous complaints or enforcement history

Our aim is to ensure that only trustworthy and compliant businesses are approved.

Apply

Before you start

Before you complete your application, please ensure you have the following supported documents ready to upload:

  • a copy of your headed note paper 
  • Terms and Conditions you use for domestic contracts
  • a copy of your current employers' liability insurance certificate
  • a copy of your public liability insurance certificate 

You must also read these Terms of Conditions.

A DBS certificate is required for all employees that work in or around customers’ homes.

Begin your application

You will need to register for an account before you can renew your membership.

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If you already have an account, you can login and renew.

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