Car Club Accreditation Scheme

Background

The car club accreditation scheme has been set up for the benefit of public bodies, and it was designed with their input. The aim is to provide a tool for organisations to use to assess which operators should be supported or chosen for a contract.

There are two standards of accreditation available, full and basic, both of which are available on a provisional and location specific basis.

Who will use it?

The scheme is valuable for local authorities who are increasingly supporting car clubs with funding and provision of on-street parking. Planning authorities requesting car club provision in a development as well as public transport operators working on joint promotions and discounts also benefit from the system.

Who needs it?

Car clubs benefit from using the accreditation logo in their marketing, but with a charge for administering each approval not all clubs will want to apply for accreditation. This does not mean they are not bona fide clubs. Indeed many smaller community based clubs will not face the situations where it is needed. Although some will find it useful to prove and to have proof that they meet other minimum standards such as safety and service standards.