The CPD Check - The CPD Register Review

Commercial Identification and Contactability

THE CPD CHECK LTD is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 16108048, incorporated on 28 November 2024. The registered office is recorded at Companies House as 2 Demswell, Brixworth, Northampton, England, NN6 9BL. This address is not a PO Box and satisfies the requirement for an appropriate registered office under the Companies Act 2006 (section 1141).

The website discloses the legal entity name (The CPD Check Ltd) and company number (16108048) in the footer, satisfying the trading disclosure requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (sections 1200–1206).

The contact address published on the website is 10 Churchfield Way, Collingtree, Northamptonshire, NN4 0AR — which differs from the registered office recorded at Companies House. CPD Training Providers should be aware of this discrepancy. For the purposes of formal legal correspondence, the registered office address as recorded at Companies House is the authoritative address.

The website publishes a telephone number, an email address, and a live chat facility operating Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.

Companies House records confirm that both directors of THE CPD CHECK LTD are also the sole directors and Persons with Significant Control of ONYX STUDENT SUPPORT LTD (company number 14244398), a training provider whose courses The CPD Check accredits. This common ownership and control is not disclosed on The CPD Check's website. CPD Training Providers engaging with The CPD Check should be aware that the organisation is under common ownership with a training provider operating in the same sector, and should take this into account when assessing the independence of any accreditation received.

Both directors and both Persons with Significant Control of THE CPD CHECK LTD are recorded on Companies House as identity verified under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. No finding of non-compliance arises on this basis.

Sources:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14244398/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)

Sources:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048 (accessed 12 May 2026)

Transparency of Assessment Framework

The CPD Check publishes its CPD Standards and Criteria at https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-standards-and-criteria. Six criteria are listed: applicability to topic; accuracy and clarity; purpose (learning objectives); engagement; accessibility and inclusivity; and prerequisites. These are publicly accessible without registration.

The published criteria describe guidance for how training providers should construct their CPD activities, rather than specifying how The CPD Check itself will assess those activities. The assessment methodology — including what evidence is required, who conducts the review, the qualifications of assessors, how decisions are reached, and the grounds on which accreditation may be refused — is not published.

CPD Training Providers are advised to request full details of the assessment process before submitting materials. The independence with which the published framework is applied is addressed separately in Sections 7 and 9 of this listing.

Source:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-standards-and-criteria (accessed 12 May 2026)

Pricing Transparency

The CPD Check states that registration as a CPD provider is free. The FAQ confirms that once registered, providers can visit the Pricing page to view accreditation packages, and that if submitted activities are not approved, payment plans will be cancelled with no further charges.

The pricing page was not accessible without login at the time of this review. Course accreditation fees could not be confirmed from publicly available pages. The CPD Instructor accreditation fee of £19.99 (plus VAT) is disclosed on the Become a CPD Instructor page and is the only specific fee publicly stated.

CPD Training Providers are advised to confirm the full schedule of fees — including per-activity accreditation costs and any ongoing membership or renewal charges — before registering.

Sources:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/frequently-asked-questions (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/become-a-cpd-instructor (accessed 12 May 2026)

Terms and Conditions

The CPD Check publishes a Website Terms of Use document and a Privacy Policy, both accessible as PDF downloads via the website footer. A Complaints Form is also available to download.

No standalone accreditation terms and conditions — governing the contractual relationship between The CPD Check and a CPD Training Provider — were identified as a publicly accessible document at the time of this review. CPD Training Providers are advised to request and review the full accreditation terms prior to submission, with particular attention to provisions covering intellectual property in submitted course materials; data retention and handling of submitted content; grounds and process for withdrawal of accreditation; and refund entitlements.

Given the conflict of interest identified in this listing (see Sections 7 and 9), the terms governing the use and storage of submitted course materials are of particular importance. CPD Training Providers are strongly advised to seek clarity on these provisions, and independent legal advice if those terms are not clearly stated, before proceeding.

Source:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (footer links, accessed 12 May 2026)

Individual Course Assessment

The CPD Activities page at https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-activities lists 36 individually identified accredited activities, each assigned a unique accreditation identifier (for example, #CC22061, #CC22062). This confirms that The CPD Check accredits activities on an individual basis rather than at an organisational level only.

However, every one of the 36 accredited activities listed is attributed solely to Onyx — the trading name of Onyx Student Support Ltd, a training provider under common ownership and control with The CPD Check. Companies House records confirm that both companies share identical directors and Persons with Significant Control. There is no publicly available evidence that The CPD Check has assessed or accredited any course submitted by an independent third-party training provider.

CPD Training Providers should bear this in mind when considering whether the accreditation process would be applied to their materials with the independence they would reasonably expect.

Sources:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-activities (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-providers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14244398/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)

Review and Renewal

The CPD Check states on its homepage and in its FAQ that CPD activities are reviewed every three years to ensure they remain current and effective for the relevant sector. This review frequency is publicly stated and consistent across multiple pages of the website.

The terms governing renewal — including the process, associated fees, and the circumstances under which accreditation may lapse or be withdrawn — are not detailed in publicly accessible documentation at the time of this review. CPD Training Providers are advised to confirm these terms in writing prior to engagement.

Sources:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/frequently-asked-questions (accessed 12 May 2026)

Sale of Training Courses or Materials

The CPD Check shares identical directors and Persons with Significant Control with Onyx Student Support Ltd (company number 14244398), a training provider listed as an accredited CPD provider on The CPD Check's own CPD Providers page (accreditation identifier #CC2206; industry: Health, Social Care and Education; website: www.onyxstudents.com). Both companies are directed and owned by the same two individuals. The CPD Activities page lists 36 accredited activities, every one of which is attributed to Onyx.

This is not an arm's-length commercial relationship. The CPD Check is accrediting the courses of a training provider under common ownership and control. An accreditation organisation in this position cannot be considered independent in respect of those accreditations.

CPD Training Providers submitting course materials to The CPD Check should be aware that those materials will be reviewed by an organisation under common ownership with a competing training provider. This creates a material risk to the intellectual property contained within submitted course content. CPD Training Providers are strongly advised to review the terms and conditions governing the handling, storage, and permitted use of submitted materials before proceeding, and to seek independent legal advice if those terms are not clearly stated.

Sources:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-providers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-activities (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14244398/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)

Financial Relationships with Third-Party Service Providers

No financial relationships with third-party service providers have been identified from publicly available information at the time of this review. This finding reflects only what is determinable from publicly available sources and does not preclude the existence of such relationships.

Source:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (accessed 12 May 2026)

Ownership or Control Relationships with Aligned Commercial Interests

Companies House records confirm that THE CPD CHECK LTD (company number 16108048) and ONYX STUDENT SUPPORT LTD (company number 14244398) share identical directors and Persons with Significant Control. Both companies are directed and owned by the same two individuals, appointed as directors of Onyx Student Support Ltd in July 2022 and as directors of The CPD Check Ltd in November 2024.

The CPD Check lists Onyx Student Support Ltd as an accredited CPD provider on its own website, and the entirety of the accredited activities published on The CPD Check's CPD Activities page are attributed to Onyx. Multiple internal page titles and meta descriptions across The CPD Check website use the branding "Onyx CPD Accreditation", further reflecting the common ownership and control of the two entities.

The CPD Check is therefore accrediting the courses of a training provider that it owns and controls. This represents a fundamental conflict of interest. An accreditation organisation cannot be considered independent where it accredits courses belonging to a company under common ownership and directorship. Independence of assessment is a fundamental requirement of credible CPD accreditation.
CPD Training Providers are advised to consider whether accreditation issued by an organisation in this position carries the independent assurance they and their customers require.

Sources:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14244398/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-providers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-activities (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/cpd-standards-and-criteria (page title: "CPD Framework | Onyx CPD Accreditation", accessed 12 May 2026)

Consistency of Filings with Advertised Activity

THE CPD CHECK LTD was incorporated on 28 November 2024. First accounts are made up to 30 November 2025 and are due by 28 August 2026. No accounts have yet been filed, which is consistent with the company's stage of incorporation. The most recent confirmation statement was filed on 27 November 2025; the next is due by 11 December 2026.

The SIC code filed at Companies House is 85600 (Educational support services), which is consistent with the accreditation services advertised on the website. No inconsistencies between the Companies House record and the advertised activity have been identified.

Source:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048 (accessed 12 May 2026)

Companies House Status

THE CPD CHECK LTD is registered at Companies House under company number 16108048 with a current status of Active.

The company has two directors and two Persons with Significant Control, both appointed on 28 November 2024. Each PSC holds more than 25% but not more than 50% of shares and voting rights, and holds the right to appoint or remove directors. Both directors and both PSCs are recorded as identity verified under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Companies House records confirm that both directors of THE CPD CHECK LTD are also the sole directors and Persons with Significant Control of ONYX STUDENT SUPPORT LTD (company number 14244398), a training provider whose courses The CPD Check accredits. This common ownership and control is not disclosed on The CPD Check's website.

CPD Training Providers are advised to verify the current status of both companies by consulting the live Companies House records directly.

Sources:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14244398/officers (accessed 12 May 2026)

Website Status

The website at https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ was accessible and serving active content at the time of this review. All primary pages reviewed were reachable without error.

Source:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (accessed 12 May 2026)

Regulatory Rulings and Public Enforcement Records

THE CPD CHECK LTD is not recorded on the Information Commissioner's Office register of fee payers at the time of this review. ICO registration reference ZB822860, cited in supporting information provided for this listing, could not be verified against the live ICO register.

Every organisation that processes personal data in the course of its business activities is required to pay the data protection fee and register with the ICO, unless a specific statutory exemption applies. An accreditation organisation that processes personal data submitted by CPD Training Providers — including names, contact details, company information, and course content — would ordinarily be required to register.

Failure to register where registration is required constitutes a breach of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and may result in a monetary penalty issued by the ICO.

No Advertising Standards Authority rulings or other formal regulatory findings against The CPD Check or THE CPD CHECK LTD have been identified from publicly available sources at the time of this review.

CPD Training Providers are advised not to submit personal data or course materials to any organisation that cannot demonstrate current, valid ICO registration.

Sources:
ICO register of fee payers, https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Search (accessed 12 May 2026)
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16108048 (accessed 12 May 2026)

Distinguishing CPD from Regulated Qualifications

The CPD Check's FAQ includes an explicit statement that CPD is not a recognised formal qualification, stating that CPD is a structured approach to lifelong learning and professional development rather than a formal qualification such as a degree or certification. This is a clear and appropriate distinction.

No use of regulated qualification level terminology — such as "Level 2", "Level 3", "Diploma", or "Qualified" — has been identified in The CPD Check's marketing materials at the time of this review.

Source:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/frequently-asked-questions (accessed 12 May 2026)

Unsubstantiated Claims

The CPD Check's homepage includes the following statistical claims in its marketing copy:

"67% of professionals who engage in CPD report feeling more motivated and engaged in their work."

"Organisations that support CPD for their staff see a 34% increase in employee productivity."

No source, citation, or reference is provided for either figure on the website. These claims are presented as facts in a commercial context to encourage engagement with The CPD Check's accreditation service. Where statistical claims are used in marketing, the ASA's CAP Code requires that they be verifiable and that the basis for the claim be clearly stated or available on request. CPD Training Providers and consumers should treat these figures with caution in the absence of cited evidence.

Source:
https://www.thecpdcheck.com/ (accessed 12 May 2026)

Further Information about this organisation

Website

https://thecpdcheck.com/

Companies House Number

16108048

Companies House Incorporation Date

28th November 2024

ICO Number

ICO Registration Date

No applicable

Physical Office Published

2 Demswell, Brixworth, Northampton, England, NN6 9BL

Telephone

Yes

Live Chat

Yes (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)

Pricing Published

Partial — provider registration free; course accreditation pricing login-gated

Accreditation Criteria Published

Yes

Activities Individually Accredited

Yes - Stated

Review Frequency

Every three years (stated on website)

Last Updated

12th May 2026

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