The CHAS accreditation logo: what you can (and can't) claim with the badge

Most people searching for the CHAS accreditation logo just want the file — a clean version to drop on the van, the website footer, or the front page of a tender. That part is easy. The part that actually costs subcontractors work is the bit nobody explains: what you're allowed to claim with the badge, which version you're entitled to, and what happens if you use it wrong on a bid. This guide translates CHAS's own rules into plain terms, and pairs with our guide to what CHAS accreditation actually is.

TL;DR

The CHAS logo is only available to current, paid-up CHAS-verified contractors, and you request it by emailing CHAS from your registered account — there is no public download. Your membership tier decides your logo: CHAS Standard, Advanced and Elite are three different marks proving three different things. The badge proves you've passed CHAS's health and safety assessment to the SSIP standard — it does not prove your insurance is valid, that a client has approved you, or that you hold every accreditation a buyer wants. And the trap that quietly disqualifies bids: putting an expired logo, or a tier you don't actually hold, on a live tender. Last reviewed 17/07/2026.

What does the CHAS accreditation logo actually prove?

CHAS (now branded Veriforce CHAS) is a founding member of SSIP — Safety Schemes in Procurement. When you pass the CHAS Standard assessment, NEBOSH-qualified assessors have reviewed your health and safety policy, procedures and records against the SSIP standard, which is the Stage 1 health and safety prequalification defined under the CDM 2015 regulations, according to CHAS's own description of the assessment.

In plain terms, the badge says one thing, and says it well: this contractor's health and safety paperwork was independently checked and met the recognised baseline on a given date. That is genuinely worth something at a tender gate — it's exactly the box a main contractor or public buyer needs ticked before you set foot on site.

What the CHAS logo does not prove

This is where subcontractors get caught out, because a buyer's assumptions and the badge's actual scope don't line up:

The CHAS health and safety assessment page is explicit that the self-certified insurance module only lets you upload evidence — it does not validate the policy for you.

Which CHAS logo am I entitled to — Standard, Advanced or Elite?

There isn't one CHAS logo. There are three, and they map to your membership tier. Using the wrong one — an Elite mark when you only hold Standard — is a false claim on a tender, not a harmless upgrade.

Since PPN 03/24, public sector buyers are increasingly told to require Elite (Common Assessment Standard) compliance — so if you're chasing public work, check which mark the tender actually asks for before you assume Standard is enough. For a full breakdown of what each tier costs, see our CHAS cost guide; for how the schemes stack up against each other, see CHAS vs SafeContractor vs Constructionline.

How do I download my CHAS logo and stickers?

There is no public logo download — the mark is exclusively available to current CHAS-verified contractors, and that exclusivity is the point: it's proof you're paid-up and in-date. The CHAS logo and sticker request process works like this:

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   Check your membership is live. You can only request the logo while your subscription is current. If you've lapsed, renew first — using the badge after expiry is the classic tender-killer covered below.
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   Use your registered details. Email CHAS from the company name and registered email address on your account. Address and contact details are updated through your VeriforceONE account, not by email.
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   Request the digital logo and stickers. Ask for a digital copy of your CHAS-verified contractor logo (emailed for use on letterheads, stationery, brochures, social media and your website) and, if you want them, a physical sticker pack.
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   Choose your sticker sizes. Stickers come in A4 and A5, in white or transparent backgrounds — the transparent version is the one for a coloured van or a glass door.

What are the rules on using the CHAS logo?

CHAS controls the mark tightly, and the rules are straightforward once you know them. Logo use is authorised only for members and subscribers who have paid their annual subscription fee. When you display it on promotional material, CHAS's contractor terms ask that it sits alongside a factual explanation of the scheme rather than as a free-floating seal, and website use should carry the CHAS copyright reference.

A worked example makes the renewal trap concrete. Say a 12-engineer electrical and mechanical firm passed CHAS Standard in March 2025 and put the logo on every quote template. Their membership lapsed in March 2026, but the logo stayed on the template. In May 2026 they submit for a £5,000 planned-maintenance contract with the badge still on page one. The buyer's compliance check pulls the live CHAS record, sees no current membership, and marks the bid non-compliant — not because the firm is unsafe, but because the claim printed on the document is false on the day it's read. The fix costs nothing but attention: strip the badge the day you lapse, and only re-add it once you've renewed. Our guide to accreditation renewal deadlines is the cheapest insurance against this.

One reassurance on branding: the 2024 rebrand to Veriforce CHAS did not invalidate existing marks. Certificates and van stickers issued under the CHAS brand remain valid, and you don't need to reapply for new versions just because the branding changed — only because your membership has renewed or you've moved tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download the CHAS logo without being a member?

No. The CHAS logo is exclusively available to current CHAS-verified contractors and is issued on request from your registered account — there is no public download. That exclusivity is exactly what makes it meaningful proof at a tender gate.

Does the CHAS logo prove I'm insured?

No. CHAS Standard includes a self-certified insurance module where you upload evidence, but CHAS does not independently verify that your policy is active or valid. Displaying the logo next to an "insured" claim implies a verification that hasn't actually happened.

Can I use the CHAS Elite logo if I only hold CHAS Standard?

No — the three tiers are different marks, and using an Elite logo on Standard membership is a false claim. Use only the logo for the tier you currently hold, and check which tier a tender requires before you bid for it.

What happens if I use an expired CHAS logo on a tender?

A buyer who verifies your CHAS status against the live record will see no current membership and can mark the bid non-compliant. Remove the badge the moment your membership lapses, and only restore it once you've renewed.

Do I need a new logo after the Veriforce CHAS rebrand?

No. Existing CHAS certificates and stickers remain valid and you don't need to reapply because of the rebrand. You only need a fresh logo when your membership renews or you change tier.

Sources checked 17/07/2026. This guide is informational and not legal or compliance advice — for the exact wording a specific tender requires, always check the tender documents or ask the buyer directly.