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← Return to the United Reformed Church mini site In 2015 the United Reformed Church (URC) undertook a review of their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) arrangements for local churches and Synods, to offer the best possible service and highest standards of service to United Reformed Churches. After a lengthy period of evaluation a new supplier was chosen, with the contract awarded to Due Diligence Check…

…← Return to the United Reformed Church mini site Useful links The United Reformed Church Home Page The United Reformed Church Safeguarding Section The United Reformed Church DBS Checks section (England & Wales) The United Reformed Church PVG Checks section (Scotland) Form required to add/remove/edit a DBS or PVG Verifier  …

← Return to the United Reformed Church mini site The United Reformed Church PVG Process The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme applies to applicants working or volunteering in Scotland. There are different ways to initiate the process based upon the contact details of the Verifier, and the access to the online Client Area. The default position for the URC is to request online applications for applicants, but you can specify a paper appl…

…inister and AALP application guidance. Obtain your log-in information. The United Reformed Church has provided DDC with a list of those currently authorised to access the system. This list is updated periodically by the United Reformed Church once the approved process had been followed for making changes to Church personnel. Once you have your log-in details please click on log-in at the top right of this page, or follow the link in the email. Fro…

…(PVG) Scheme applies to ministers working or volunteering in Scotland. The United Reformed Church will submit an application for ministers carrying out Regulated Work within the church, to ensure that they ‘register an interest’ in that applicant. This means that should that applicant become ‘considered for barring’ in the future, the church would be notified by Disclosure Scotland. Unfortunately Disclosure Scotland do not yet have an online submi…

…who is standing down or if you would like to add another verifier for your church, please complete and return a Verifier Update form . This will need to be approved by your Minister or Church Secretary. The BUGB National Safeguarding Team will share this information with DDC, who will initiate the new log-in(s) as required. If there is a basic change in details, for example a new contact number or change of email address you can inform DDC directl…

…For more information on requesting PVG checks in Scotland please read the United Reformed Church PVG process page. How will the paper application process work? Any Verifier choosing a completely paper application process should read the Paper Quick Start Guide for an overview of how the process will be completed. As a general outline the Verifier will need to follow these simple steps: Step 1 – Provide the applicant with a pack containing an appl…

…eturn to the United Reformed Church minisite URC arrangements with DDC The United Reformed Church (URC) will cover the administration and processing costs for all DBS checks for churches, synods, ministers and assembly accredited lay preachers through a long-term contract arrangement with DDC Ltd. Volunteer roles All applications for volunteer roles are free. Paid roles If the applicant is a ministerial candidate or minister in training, then the…

Welcome to the Methodist Church online portal for the application and processing of criminal record checks. If you are a Verifier, Appointer or Minister  you can download the current version of the Quick Start Guide using the links below. Methodist Quick Start Guide Methodist Quick Start Guide for PVG checks in Scotland To log-in please click the start button below and enter the log-in details that have been sent to you. Full ‘Lost Password’ faci…

…n time of 4 weeks for a Certificate. Once the process is completed, as the Church Verifier you can: Contact DDC on 0845 644 3298 to confirm that the Certificate has been issued, evaluated and the applicant can start their role in the Church. Check your online Client Area to confirm the Certificate’s status *Since 2012 the DBS have offered eBulk which is a service linked with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) communications systems, to allow the secure…

←  Return to the United Reformed Church mini site This section provides some important documents that you may find useful. Please click on the link below to download/print the document. Most of these documents are designed to be printed and placed on Notice Boards, or handed out in Church meetings. Next to each link is a brief description of what the document contains, and potential uses for it. The URC Online Quick Start Guide: This guide is for…

…eer roles This means that all applications for volunteer roles are free to churches, associations and colleges. (Please note that if a church chooses to use another provider for DBS checks, then the church will be responsible for meeting all costs in relation to that service). Paid roles If the applicant is in a paid role, or is in training for a qualification or future paid role, then they will be asked to pay the DBS fee of £40 (this is not subj…

…angements apply to nationally recognised pastors and nationally accredited church workers. Checks for regionally recognised and locally recognised ministers should also be done by Association verifiers. For ministers who are not accredited by either BUGB or the Association DBS checks should be completed by their church verifier. If you are not sure about your minister’s accreditation status, please ask them in the first instance. If you are still…

…DDC systems are very flexible and can accommodate different ways in which Church Verifiers may wish to carry out some of the processes involved. If you have any specific queries please let the friendly DDC Customer Support Team know, when they contact you to set-up your account. Step 1: Request the application. To start the process off you will need the basic contact details of the applicant (name/email address/telephone number) which you can ent…

…s citizen, and which indicates that the holder is permitted to stay in the United Kingdom indefinitely. UK A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK. IK Online evidence of immigration status. Either via the View and Prove service or using the BRP or BRC online s…

…s citizen, and which indicates that the holder is permitted to stay in the United Kingdom indefinitely.   A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.   Online evidence of immigration status. Either via the View and Prove service or using the BRP or BRC online ser…

…g four sports teams which include Syston Rugby Football Club, East Goscote United Girls, East Goscote Juniors FC Under 9’s and Aylestone St James RFC. We also sponsor ‘Syston in Bloom’ which encourages the local council to invest in the local community with a focus on the natural environment. This aligns with our policy of promoting wellbeing and supporting the natural environment in the surrounding area. We have also taken part in the St Mary’s C…

…– will be transmitted to and stored by Google including on servers in the United States. Google will anonymize the information sent by removing the last octet of your IP address prior to its storage. According to Google Analytics terms of service, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website and compiling reports on website activity for the European Council. Due Diligence Checking Ltd will not use, and wi…

…s are designed to be printed and places on Notice Boards, or handed out in Church meetings. Next to each link is a brief description of what the document contains, and potential uses for it. The Baptist Union Quick Start Guide: This guide is specifically for BUGB verifiers and we would strongly encourage you to read it. You do not need to give Applicants a copy of the Quick Start Guide as they are guided through the process as they complete their…

…s Form used to notify the BUGB National Safeguarding Team when a Verifier has stepped down or a new Verifier joined a Church.  …