Buy with Confidence...
The Scheme was In response to concerns about 'rogue
traders' which are often highlighted in the media, 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. Criminal records
disclosure may also be required in some circumstances. Only if
all the scheme requirements are met, will a business be granted
membership, and their conduct will continue to be monitored
thereafter. We cannot promise that Buy with Confidence members'
work will be perfect every time, but you can expect any problems
to be dealt with fairly by the business, and you can turn to
Trading Standards for advice in the event of an unresolved
issue.
Community Spirited is proud to be part of this scheme and has been since 2009.