HETAS is a not-for-profit organisation offering competent person scheme for installers of biomass and solid fuel heating, registration for retailers and chimney sweeps and approval of appliances and fuels, see www.hetas.co.uk or click here to view their free downloadable advice sheets.

DEFRA approved stoves for Smoke Controlled Areas at www.smokecontrolareas.co.uk

Replacement stove glass at www.fastglassdirect.co.uk

The Solid Fuel Association is the official body representing the solid fuel industry in the UK. We are funded by the solid fuel producers (including wood fuel), fuel distributors, appliance manufacturers and retailers at www.solidfuel.co.uk

The Stove Industry Alliance (SIA) was formed in 2008 to promote the benefits of wood-burning stoves and biomass appliances at www.stoveindustryalliance.com

The Which? Guide to buying a woodburning stove, click here.