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About the system

…tificate is issued containing information that needs to be reviewed by the United Reformed Church, a notification will be sent by DDC to the United Reformed Church Safeguarding Office. A process will then be initiated to collect the Certificate from the applicant, review the contents and undertake a risk assessment. Once this has been completed an automated email will be sent to the Verifier to confirm that the applicant can begin their role with…

The United Reformed Church

Useful links

…← 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  …

The online application process – churches and synods

…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…

The PVG Process – churches and synods

← 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…

Running checks on ministers and Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers (AALP)

← Return to the United Reformed Church minisite This page details guidance relating to the online, paper and PVG application process for ministers and AALPs. If you are attempting to locate guidance for church or synod applications please see the relevant sections as detailed below: the online application process – churches and synods the paper application process – churches and synods the PVG process – churches and synods Running checks on minis…

News articles

…← Return to the United Reformed Church mini site Please note that News Letters and Articles specific to the United Reformed Church will be added this section once they have been approved and published. For general information or News relating to criminal record checks please view the DDC News Section….

Documents for a Basic Criminal Record Check

…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…

The paper application process – churches and synods

← Return to the United Reformed Church mini site When can I use the paper application process? The paper application process can be used where the Verifier does not have access to the internet, to log-in to the online Client Area. If you have access but not an email address we can post you your log-in details so you can still complete the process online. We will also provide a tutorial on using the system, as well as on-going support at every sta…

What Documents do the DBS Accept?

…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 service…