CRB Disclosure Checks
In 2002 the UK government made it possible for all organisations working with children and young people to have Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks done on their staff. The process is dependent upon all concerned to play a part in safer recruitment; the employer/ recruiter, the local church council/ committee, the applicant and the CAS and CRB. There are two types of Disclosure ‘Enhanced’ and ‘Standard’. However, you will need an Enhanced disclosure check in order to work with children or vulnerable adults.
The cost of obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure Check is £44 (from 6 April 2011) if the position applied for is a paid role or if the applicant is a student and the CRB check is a requirement of their course.
There is no fee for an Enhanced Disclosure Check if you work as a volunteer with children or vulnerable adults.
Denominations that are full members of CAS pay a yearly membership grant and the individual churches do not pay any administration fee. Associate members pay an administration fee of £12 per application.
Cheque payments for enhanced CRB disclosure checks should be made payable to 'The Churches' Agency for Safeguarding' or 'CAS' please.