1. A Quick Guide for Disclosure Applicants How do I apply for a CRB Check? Give them the UK Athletics Ltd. registered body number (England, Wales and Scotland) England and Wales - 22525500000 Scotland - Coaches resident in Scotland will be informed of this number by post shortly (Do not call until you have received it) Tell them you are a VOLUNTEER and need an ENHANCED disclosure Other information they will need: Full name (and any previous names), Address (last 5 years), Date and place of birth, NI number, Other info e.g. passport/driving licence details Application Form You will be sent a part completed form CHECK your personal details SIGN declaration READ info booklet DO NOT complete the verification section (Section X on CRB forms) Call the appropriate disclosure application line England and Wales - 0870 9090844 Northern Ireland – Please return the request for details sent recently, or if you have not already received this please contact NIAF on 02890 602707 Scotland - 0870 609 6006 Evidence of Identity (Verification) A Local Verifier will verify your evidence of identity (Club chairperson has been asked to identify someone within the club or county/regional officers can be used) Documents shown must be original (see information booklet for list of acceptable documents) What next? Applicants in England and Wales should send their completed application form to: Athletics Welfare, PO Box 332, SALE, M33 6XL Applicants in Scotland should send their completed form to Athletics Welfare, Scottish Athletics Ltd, 9a South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB Applicants in Northern Ireland who haven’t already returned their form to NIAF, should do so as soon as possible Who will receive the disclosure? Applicants in England, Wales and Scotland will receive a copy in the post. Applicants in Northern Ireland will not receive a copy A copy will be sent to UK Athletics What if I have a criminal record? Information will be treated fairly If there are issues regarding your disclosure you will be contacted by UK Athletics A police check does not automatically bar you from working within athletics The Athletics Welfare officer will counter sign your form The Athletics Welfare Officer will submit your form to CRB Target Dates – From April 2005 onwards, we will be asking all coaches to undertake a CRB check. Due to the volume of checks to be completed we will try to phase the majority of checks as outlined below. However if you would like to, or need to have your check done sooner we would welcome your application. We would prefer you to apply for your check sooner rather than later as we intend to have all checks completed before April 2006. Scotland and WalesApril - June 2005 North East, Yorkshire, North WestJuly - September 2005 East Midlands, West Midlands, EastOctober - December 2005 South East, South, South West, LondonJanuary - March 2006 Northern IrelandOngoing throughout 2005 If you have an queries or concerns regarding CRB checking please contact the Athletics Welfare Officer on 0870 9986777 or 07803 671975