Accreditations
Barlows' professional approach is reflected by its association with a number of trade bodies and other organisations. We are pleased to be associated with the following:
RoSPA is a society of Members who are dedicated to reducing accidents in the workplace, on the road, at home, near or in water and in leisure pursuits - through the education of others.
The CORGI brand is known by 8 out of 10 people in the UK, and historically has stood for safety, expertise and trust. Born out of the Gas Board as a membership of leading gas installers, CORGI went on to run the mandatory gas scheme for government for many years. Although best known as the gas scheme registrar, CORGI has offered other products and services into the heating industry for many years. Gas installers have been able to obtain technical manuals, books, magazines, warning labels, tools and insurance as well as attend specific exhibitions and events from CORGI. Today CORGI continues to support its members and to promote them to homeowners through the addition of a new quality-based membership. The CORGI team provides an enviable mix of world-leading technical expertise and support for its members, years of experience running registration schemes, national sales and marketing functions as well as the ability to broker and deliver a wide range of affinity products and services into the heating industry. CORGI is committed to supporting the gas expert, both in making their jobs easier and in ensuring the general public are properly informed and able to get a quality gas installer when they need one.
NICEIC is the electrical contracting industry's independent voluntary body for electrical installation matters throughout the UK. We offer 
industry-leading certification services, Building Regulations Schemes, products and support to electrical contractors and many other trades in the construction industry.
Gas Safe Register has replaced CORGI in Great Britain and the Isle of Man. The register exists to protect you, your family, and your property from dangerous gas work. By law, anyone carrying out work on gas installations and appliances in your home must be on the Gas Safe Register.
The National Security Inspectorate is the leading approvals and certification body that inspects companies providing home security, business security and fire safety services.
Choosing an NSI approved company ensures that the contractor you select works to the highest recognised industry standards as demanded by the Police, Fire & Rescue Services and insurance industry.
NSI approve companies that provide: intruder alarms / burglar alarms, cctv, access control
fire detection and alarm systems manned security / keyholding services. NSI is a Security Industry Authority (SIA) Assessing Body for the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).
ISO 9001:2008 is the standard that provides a set of standardized requirements for a quality management system, regardless of what the user organization does, its size, or whether it is in the private, or public sector. It is the only standard in the family against which organizations can be certified
At the heart of what we do is our national online database, the UK's largest register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants. In terms of efficiency, time and cost saving and best practice, Constructionline is proven to deliver for public and private sector organisations alike. Our service is recommended by the OGC Common Minimum Standards and The Local Government Task Force.
The CAI is the recognised body for the aerial and satellite industry. The CAI is committed to raising Standards within the industry and the criteria for membership is extremely high. One of the many membership requirements is that any installing member company will agree to the examination and test of any equipment manufactured or supplied, the inspection of any installation or investigation into conduct which could have a detrimental effect on the reputation of the CAI or its Members.
The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 215,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. Our lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. The FSB also has Press and Parliamentary Offices in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast to lobby the devolved assemblies. Policy Managers work alongside Regional Development Agencies to further FSB influence at a regional level. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. These services will be subject to continuing review and will represent a positive enhancement to the benefit of membership of the Leading Business Organisation in the UK.
