What are Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures (Police checks)?
For some opportunities (usually a project that involves working with children or vulnerable adults) volunteers will need to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure or Police Check. Applicants will be provided with a form to complete, and will be asked to provide various forms of personal ID (guidance will be provided on both the completion of the form and the types of ID required). The form is then sent to the CRB, where your details will be checked against the Police National Computer system. If you have a criminal record it will be stated on your CRB disclosure certificate, 2 copies of which will be sent out, one to you at your home address and one to us at thehub or to the volunteering organisation. The clearance process can take some time and, although there are organisations willing to take on volunteers whilst the check is in progress (as long as they are never left unsupervised), others insist on the clearance being received before the volunteering starts. Therefore
