PVG Processing
Volunteer Scotland for PVG processing.
PVG UPDATE
Grace Period
There will be a 3-month grace period until 1st July 2025. The PVG scheme application for those in regulated roles must be made by 30 June 2025. This will ensure individuals and organisations won’t immediately commit an offence if there are individuals who are not yet PVG scheme members but who are working in regulated role.
Age Limits for PVG Scheme Checks
There will be a minimum age of 16 years old on obtaining a disclosure check. Under 16s will be allowed to be in a regulated role but you will not be able to access PVG schemes for them. If a PVG scheme request is made by an applicant under 16, Disclosure Scotland will have the discretion to provide this if appropriate for them to do so.
End of Lifetime Membership
End of lifetime PVG Scheme membership, replaced with (renewable) 5 Year Membership. (Scheduled to be implemented on 1st April 2026). Those joining the PVG Scheme tend to remain in it long after they no longer undertake regulated roles. Members can make multiple applications during 5-year period.
Trustees
‘Power of Influence’ - making decisions on behalf of the Charity will qualify for a PVG check even though there is no direct contact with children.
Important to remember
You do not need to wait until you receive your certificate, you can place people in their role while you wait for the PVG. You should consider the risk involved in starting people before the PVG is received and look at whether any additional safeguarding (such as closer supervision) is an option.
Enrolling your organisation
If you need to enrol your Church or are already enrolled and wish to change any of your enrolment details, please email disclosures@volunteerscotland.org.uk
