Which club volunteers should be Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked?
Think about the volunteers within your club who might have unsupervised, isolated or regular one-to-one contact with young people, for example, a coach, an official, a chaperone, a team manager or a sports leader. The nature of volunteering in clubs allows for people changing from one role to another, for example, this year’s fixtures secretary becomes next year’s team manager. You should check anyone who may have direct contact with young people at the club. Consult your National Governing Body of sport who will have a national child protection policy which sports clubs, for that sport, should align their own policy with. This will provide guidance on which volunteers should be CRB checked. In addition, seek guidance from your County Sports Partnership who will have designated officers responsible for child protection. How do I get CRB checks for my club volunteers? Initial enquiries will need to be made through your relevant National Governing Body. Any screening procedures establish
