The Approved Code Scheme is operated by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute

Code Sponsor - Annual Fees


Please note, all fees shown below EXCLUDE VAT at the current prevailing rate. All fees are per each individual Code of Practice, even if the sponsor operates multiple Codes of Practice.


Annual Fees for Code Sponsors

CCAB calculates fees based upon the net relevant membership related income for each code of practice. That is the total fee charged, excluding VAT, collected from members or subscribers that is relevant to their membership or subscription to the code. It includes income generated through :

  • Granting and maintaining approval to be a member/subscriber
  • Monitoring, performance measurement and auditing of members/subscribers
  • Provision of marketing materials related to the code for members/subscribers.

It excludes:

  • Income generated from training and professional development of 
    members/subscribers
  • Income generated through the supply of branded materials (save for those relating directly to the Code), such as fascias, workwear, etc.
  • Income generated through trading activity unconnected to the code of practice.

Annual Fee: 2.5% of relevant membership related income/subscriptions.

New Home Warranty Code Sponsors will be charged by the number of dwellings covered by the code. The yearly fee will rise, as a minimum, in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  • 1 – 5,000 dwellings = £5,478
  • 5,001 – 12,500 dwellings = £7,820
  • 12,500 – 25,000 dwellings = £13,401
  • 25,000 – 75,000 dwellings = £22,344
  • >75,000 dwellings = £27,389.

Schedule of fees for Code Sponsors in the New Home Warranty sector

New Home Warranty Code Sponsors will be charged by the number of dwellings covered by the code. The yearly fee will rise, as a minimum, in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  • 1 – 5,000 dwellings = £5,478
  • 5,001 – 12,500 dwellings = £7,820
  • 12,500 – 25,000 dwellings = £13,401
  • 25,000 – 75,000 dwellings = £22,344
  • >75,000 dwellings = £27,389.

PLEASE NOTE : We recently changed the consumer-facing name of the scheme from the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) to the Approved Code Scheme. However, some of our publicity and contractual materials (produced before June 2024) may still include references to the original name. Until we have adapted everything, both names remain valid - and we apologise for any confusion.

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