We’re approachable, helpful and a human voice for consumers. We are the people that consumers and small businesses can turn to for impartial advice and a solution that’s fair.
Energy
We’re approved by Ofgem - the UK gas and electricity regulator - to independently handle disputes between consumers and energy suppliers. We have more than 450 energy providers signed up to our scheme.
Communications
We’re approved by Ofcom - the UK communications regulator - to independently handle disputes between consumers and communications providers who are signed up to our scheme. We have more than 1450 communications providers signed up to our scheme.
We work with the following trade bodies in the communications sector:
The UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association is the official trade body recognised by UK Authorities. Their mission is to promote the interests of the industry and ensure that services provided by its members are of the highest standards possible. Find out more
The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) is the UK’s Trade Association for providers of internet services. Find out more
Comms Council UK (formerly known as ITSPA – the Internet Telephony Services Providers’ Association) is the voice of the next generation communications industry. Find out more
Other sectors
- Copyright
- Home Improvement
- Really Moving
- UK Finance (Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending)
We resolve complaints about all sorts of things:
- Billing.
- Customer service.
- Installations/delays.
- Switching suppliers.
- Loss of service.
- Sales.
How we’re funded
Ombudsman Services is free to consumers. We are funded by the fee a company that is signed up to our scheme pays to have each complaint reviewed. This covers the cost of us handling the case. This has no bearing on our decisions.
Matt Vickers, Chief Executive - Ombudsman Services.
How we make decisions
- We look at the complaint raised and the evidence submitted by both parties.
- We consider your Consumer Rights.
- We review the evidence against relevant legislation and expected industry practice.
- We make our decision;
- And recommend what can be done to put things right.