We are delighted to announce that we have recently been approved for the “Buy With Confidence” Trading Standards approved scheme. The scheme was set up in response to concerns about ‘rogue traders’ which are often highlighted in the media, so a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have taken a ground-breaking step by putting together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. The scheme provides consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Every business listed has undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme.
In order to become a Buy With Confidence member, a business must first apply or be recommended to join the scheme and must then pass a set of tailored background checks. Membership of the scheme is not given lightly – amongst other checks, each applicant will have their complaints history reviewed and will receive a visit from Trading Standards. Good references are required from previous customers and applicants must agree to abide by the scheme’s code of conduct, which requires them to follow the letter and spirit of the law.
We will shortly be listed on the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk and are very proud to have passed the extensive process required for membership.