Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

CRB Disclosure and Umbrella Body information.

CRB Newsletter Link: www.crb.gov.uk/newsletter

The Criminal Records Bureau was introduced to help organisations in England and Wales make informed recruitment decisions in conjunction with growing and widespread concern over the safety of children and vulnerable adults.

Freedom Socialcare acts as a registered umbrella body with the CRB which means as well as providing disclosures for all of our own staff, for a small administration fee, and the cost of the application we can offer this service to other organisations and individuals who are unable or don’t want to register themselves.

Freedom Socialcare will be able to answer all your questions regarding your application, appointing a dedicated point of contact who will keep you updated during each step of the process ensuring a smooth, informed and efficient service.

There are a number of benefits to accessing CRB checks via an Umbrella Body. These include:

• The Umbrella Body acts as an interface between an organisation and the CRB so that they can concentrate on their own business.
• The Umbrella Body will administer the process and acquire the CRB check on your organisation's behalf.
• Umbrella Bodies are able to offer a great deal of experience in handling and processing CRB checks that can pay dividends in ensuring that the check is completed as quickly as possible.
• You may only require a small number of checks per annum and cannot meet the threshold requirements or the terms for direct registration.
• You may require help and assistance in order to comply with certain obligations contained in the CRB's Code of Practice.
• You might lack the necessary administration resource or the relevant expertise in handling criminal record information.
• You will not have to go through the process of registering with The Criminal Records Bureau or pay the £300 registration fee.

For more information or to register an interest in Freedom Socialcare acting as an umbrella body on your behalf you can contact us on 0117 9858 777 or email crb@freedomsocialcare.co.uk