CRB
Registered Umbrella Body
Youth Federation is a Registered Body of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) a service which supports organisations who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults make safer recruitment decisions.
Youth Federation also acts as an umbrella organisation for voluntary youth organisations in Cheshire, Halton, Warrington & Wirral to enable groups to access CRB disclosures for staff and volunteers. Organisations and groups wishing to access this service will need to apply to Youth Federation.
Can our group join the Umbrella Body?
Voluntary youth groups in Cheshire, Warrington, Halton & Wirral that wish to become a member of the Youth Federation umbrella body will need apply by contacting info@youthfed.org
Groups within the umbrella body will be able to support staff and volunteers in completing CRB application forms by identifying a key contact who will check documents and forward to a named Youth Federation countersignatory. The group will also be able to access CRB disclosure information and receive support on making a recruitment decision should they wish. In order to join the umbrella body groups will need to complete and sign an CRB umbrella group agreement and comply with the CRB code of practice.
Groups that do not wish to umbrella group but still wish to access the service can contact Youth Federation at info@youthfed.org
How much will it cost?
CRB disclosure applications will occur the following charges:
Fees/Charges
| Enhanced CRB Check | Member Group | Non Member Group | ||
| Paid Staff | Volunteer | Paid Staff | Volunteer | |
| £50 | £10 | £65 | £20 | |
If you are a voluntary youth group and would like further information on membership please click here.
Further information
CRB Policy & Code of Practice
Further information about the work and services of CRB can be found on their website at: