Sometimes both paid and volunteer roles within an organisation require the individual carrying out that role to be DBS checked. Generally roles that require a DBS check include:
Carrying out a DBS check helps your organisation to make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.
Since October 2011 Maldon and District Community Voluntary Service has been a registered umbrella body which acts on behalf of the DBS to process criminal record applications for both voluntary and private sector organisations.
If you would like to register with us to process DBS checks please complete our registration form.
If you are unsure whether any roles within your organisation require a DBS check or would like to discuss registering ahead of completing the form, please contact us on 01621 851891 or email dbs@maldoncvs.org.uk to discuss this further.
Organisations using this service will be charged the standard rate set by the DBS, plus the administrative fee for the services provided by Maldon and District CVS.
From Monday 2nd December 2024 the new DBS fees are:
The current Maldon and District CVS administration fees are:
Please note that voluntary and community groups are entitled to a 20% discount to the Level 1 and 2 administration fees listed above.
We are unable to offer a discount on the external validation service.