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Registering with CRBS

Applying for registration with CRBS

When organisations apply for registration, CRBS will:

• ensure that the organisation is a bona fide organisation;
• check that it is non-profit making (i.e. is a voluntary body);
• ensure that the organisation is entitled to register (i.e. it works with children and/or vulnerable adults);
• undertake an identification check (which includes a visual identification)of the potential Lead Signatory/Collator at the point of registration.

Registering with CRBS

Detailed information and help on how to register with CRBS is available from the CRBS website – www.crbs.org.uk or by telephoning 01786 849777.

There are a number of steps involved in the registration process and these are detailed on the website.

An important part of this process includes the submission of the following documents:

• Appropriate visual identification (see the website or ‘phone CRBS for details);
• Child Protection Policy and/or Vulnerable Adult Policy;· Policy on the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders;
• Policy on Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information;
• Leaflets, brochures etc. describing the purpose of the organisation;
• The structure of the organisation and details of the management committee;
• Funding details.