National CPD Body - The CPD Register Review

Commercial identification and contactability

The organisation operates under the trading name "National CPD Body." The registered legal entity is NATIONAL CPD BODY LIMITED (Company No. 16558014), incorporated on 2nd July 2025.

The registered company name includes the word "National." This is a sensitive word under the Government's list of sensitive words and expressions (Annex A to the Incorporation and Names guidance). The use of "National" in a company name requires approval from the Secretary of State and confirmation that its use is not misleading. Companies House accepted the name on incorporation; however, the word carries an implication of official, government-endorsed, or sector-wide status that this organisation — incorporated less than a year ago and accrediting an as-yet undisclosed number of providers — does not currently substantiate through its publicly available evidence.

The website does not at any point disclose the registered company name "NATIONAL CPD BODY LIMITED" or the company number. The trading name "National CPD Body" is used throughout. Under the Companies Act 2006, sections 1200–1206, a company is required to display its registered name on its website and in commercial correspondence. This requirement is not met on the live website as reviewed.

A physical address (71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ) is published on the website contact page and matches the registered office address at Companies House. A telephone number (020 3442 8494) and email address ([email protected]) are also published. No named individuals responsible for the organisation are disclosed on the website.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/contact-us — accessed 18 May 2026
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16558014 — accessed 18 May 2026
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/incorporation-and-names/annex-a-sensitive-words-and-expressions-or-words-that-could-imply-a-connection-with-government

Transparency of assessment framework

The organisation publishes an accreditation process description at https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation, setting out a seven-step process covering application submission, initial review, comprehensive evaluation, panel review, accreditation decision, ongoing monitoring, and renewal. Broad evaluation headings are listed (content quality, learning outcomes, delivery and engagement, trainer credentials, assessment and feedback, ethics and compliance).

However, no published assessment framework in the substantive sense is available. The organisation does not publish:

- The specific criteria or standards against which each evaluation heading is assessed
- Any scoring rubric, weighting, or pass/fail threshold
- The qualifications or professional background required of the "panel of independent experts" described in Step 4
- A defined accreditation period (the website states "typically 1–3 years" without specifying which period applies and on what basis)
- Any dated version or revision history of the framework

The website states that accreditation is granted for "a defined period (typically 1–3 years), subject to renewal," but does not specify the actual period awarded or the criteria by which the length of accreditation is determined. This range is sufficiently broad as to be uninformative to prospective applicants.
Sources:

https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/become_a_cpd — accessed 18 May 2026

Pricing transparency

No pricing information is published anywhere on the website. The "Become a CPD Provider" page (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/become_a_cpd) and the initial request form (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/initial_Request_form) describe the process for applying for accreditation but do not disclose any fee, fee structure, or indication of cost. Pricing is not accessible without submitting an enquiry.

This means prospective training providers cannot determine the cost of accreditation before initiating contact or beginning the application process. This is inconsistent with good practice for transparency in commercial accreditation services and does not allow prospective customers to make an informed decision before engaging.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/become_a_cpd — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/initial_Request_form — accessed 18 May 2026

Terms and conditions

No terms and conditions governing the accreditation service are published on the website. The website footer contains links to a Privacy Policy (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/privacy_policy) and a Cookie Policy (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/cookie_policy), but no accreditation service terms of any kind.

Prospective CPD providers cannot review the contractual terms that would govern their accreditation — including duration, renewal obligations, conditions under which accreditation may be withdrawn, intellectual property provisions relating to submitted course materials, refund and cancellation rights, or complaints and dispute resolution procedures — before committing to apply.

The absence of published terms and conditions is a material transparency failure for a commercial accreditation service.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ — footer reviewed, accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/privacy_policy — accessed 18 May 2026

Individual course assessment

The accreditation process description states that each programme undergoes a "detailed review against our accreditation framework" and that applications include information about specific programmes including learning objectives, content, delivery methods, assessment criteria, and trainer qualifications. This language is consistent with individual course assessment rather than blanket provider-level accreditation.

However, the organisation does not maintain a publicly searchable register of individually accredited courses or programmes. The "Accredited CPD Providers" page (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accredited_cpd_providers) requires submission of provider details to verify status; no open directory of accredited courses is accessible. It is therefore not possible for consumers or third parties to independently verify whether a specific course holds accreditation, or to identify how many courses are currently accredited.

The organisation was incorporated on 2nd July 2025 and its ICO registration began on 28th July 2025. At the time of review (18 May 2026), the organisation has been operating for less than one year. No publicly accessible information confirms the number of providers or courses currently accredited.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accredited_cpd_providers — accessed 18 May 2026

Review and renewal

The accreditation process description (Step 7 — Renewal & Continuous Improvement) states that providers must undergo a renewal process before accreditation expiry and must provide evidence of programme effectiveness, updates in line with industry changes, and demonstration of ongoing learner impact.

Step 6 states that accredited programmes are subject to "periodic monitoring" and that providers must submit "annual reports." However, no fixed renewal cycle is published. The accreditation period is described as "typically 1–3 years," which does not constitute a defined and transparent renewal cycle. It is unclear whether renewal is on a 1-, 2-, or 3-year basis, or how the applicable period is determined.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation — accessed 18 May 2026

Sale of training courses or materials

No evidence was identified on the website that the organisation sells its own training courses or training materials. The website is focused on accreditation services for third-party training providers. The "Industry-Focused CPD" page (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/industry_focused_cpd) describes sectors supported, but does not offer or promote courses for direct sale.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/industry_focused_cpd — accessed 18 May 2026

Financial relationships with third-party service providers

No financial relationships with third-party service providers (such as referral or affiliate arrangements with insurance providers, software companies, or other commercial partners) are disclosed on the website.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ — reviewed in full, accessed 18 May 2026

Ownership or control relationships with aligned commercial interests

No evidence was identified of the director holding commercial interests in organisations that operate as CPD training providers and that would therefore be in a position to benefit from accreditation granted by this organisation. However, given the organisation's very recent incorporation and the absence of any governance or conflicts of interest disclosure on the website, this cannot be confirmed from publicly available material alone.

Sources:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16558014/officers — accessed 18 May 2026

Consistency of filings with advertised activity

The registered office address (71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ) is a well-known virtual office address used by a large number of registered companies and is not indicative of a dedicated operational office. The website presents this address as the organisation's London office without qualification. This is not a filing inconsistency but is noted as relevant context for contactability.

Sources:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16558014 — accessed 18 May 2026

Companies House status

NATIONAL CPD BODY LIMITED (Company No. 16558014) is registered at Companies House with status: Active. The company was incorporated on 2nd July 2025. Its first accounts are due by 2nd April 2027 (for the period to 31st July 2026), and its first confirmation statement is due by 15th July 2026.

No previous names, dissolved status, or filing concerns are recorded at Companies House at the time of this review.

Sources:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16558014 — accessed 18 May 2026

Website status

The website at https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ was reachable and functional at the time of this review. Core pages including the homepage, accreditation process, become a CPD provider, industry-focused CPD, accredited providers directory, contact, privacy policy, and cookie policy all resolved successfully. The initial request form was also accessible and functional.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ — accessed 18 May 2026

Regulatory rulings and public enforcement records

A search of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) published rulings database found no rulings against National CPD Body or NATIONAL CPD BODY LIMITED at the time of this review.

No other regulatory rulings or public enforcement records were identified relating to this organisation from the ICO, Companies House, or other relevant regulatory bodies.

Sources:
https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/rulings.html — searched 18 May 2026
https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB947135 — accessed 18 May 2026

Distinguishing CPD from regulated qualifications

The website does not use regulated qualification terminology such as "Level 2," "Level 3," "Diploma," or "Award" in connection with its accreditation services. No claims are made that the organisation's accreditation is equivalent to, or constitutes, a regulated qualification. No reference is made to Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, SQA Accreditation, or CCEA Regulation.

The organisation describes its services clearly as CPD accreditation. However, the website makes no explicit statement clarifying that CPD accreditation is distinct from and does not constitute a regulated qualification. Given the organisation's positioning as having "globally recognized" standards and its use of "quality mark" terminology, such a statement would be good practice.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation — accessed 18 May 2026

Unsubstantiated claims

The following claims published on the website are unsubstantiated and could not be verified from primary sources at the time of this review. They raise concerns under the CAP Code (UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing), which requires that objective claims be capable of substantiation.

"London-based accreditation authority" (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/about-us, accessed 18 May 2026): The term "authority" implies official or statutory status. NATIONAL CPD BODY LIMITED is a private limited company incorporated on 2nd July 2025. It is not an authority in any statutory or officially recognised sense. This claim is likely to mislead prospective providers and consumers about the organisation's status.

"Based in London, Globally Recognized" (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/, accessed 18 May 2026): The claim of being "globally recognized" is made without any evidence of international recognition, membership of a recognised international accreditation network, or endorsement by any named international body. The company was incorporated less than a year before this review. This claim is unsubstantiated.

"Vision: To be the leading global authority in CPD accreditation" (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/about-us, accessed 18 May 2026): Aspirational mission language is generally permissible, but combined with the active claim of being "globally recognized," the cumulative impression created is that global authority status has been achieved rather than aspired to.

"A panel of independent experts reviews the evaluation report" (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation, accessed 18 May 2026): The identity, qualifications, sector expertise, and independence of this panel are not disclosed. The claim of independence is not substantiated by any published governance information, appointment process, or declaration of interests.

"Accreditation is granted for a defined period (typically 1–3 years)" (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation, accessed 18 May 2026): A range of 1–3 years is not a "defined period." This is internally inconsistent and is not informative to applicants.

"Trust & Transparency — Our accreditation framework is fair, thorough, and respected by employers, institutions, and training providers" (https://nationalcpd.co.uk/, accessed 18 May 2026): The claim that the framework is "respected by employers, institutions, and training providers" is not evidenced. No testimonials, employer endorsements, or named institutional recognitions are provided.

Sources:
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/ — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/about-us — accessed 18 May 2026
https://nationalcpd.co.uk/accreditation — accessed 18 May 2026

Further Information about this organisation

Website

https://nationalcpd.co.uk/

Companies House Number

16558014

Companies House Incorporation Date

2nd July 2025

ICO Number

ZB947135

ICO Registration Date

28 July 2025

Physical Office Published

Yes

Telephone

Yes

Live Chat

Pricing Published

Accreditation Criteria Published

Activities Individually Accredited

Unknown

Review Frequency

Unknown

Last Updated

18th May 2026

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