Supporting North West London with DBS Checks
(Harrow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Brent, Barnet, Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham)
Voluntary Action Harrow Limited is a registered umbrella body with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), and offer a comprehensive DBS checking service.
What we offer:
| Level Of Check | DBS Fee | Non-Profit Organisation Admin Fee | Non-Profit Organisation Total Cost (DBS Fee + Admin Fee) | Public/Private Organisation Admin Fee | Public/Private Organisation Total Cost (DBS Fee + Admin Fee) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer (Standard/Enhanced) | £0 | £21.00 | £21.00 | £31.00 | £31.00 |
| Staff (Standard) | £21.50 | £21.00 | £42.50 | £31.00 | £52.50 |
| Staff (Enhanced) | £49.50 | £27.00 | £76.50 | £37.00 | £86.50 |
| DBS Update Service for Paid Staff annually | £16 |
| DBS Update Service for Volunteers | £0 |
Get a DBS check done:
If you would like to use the DBS service, we will first need to register your organisation on our database.
To register you can:
Already registered and need more forms for your staff, colleagues or volunteers?
Helpful documents:
Benefits to your organisation:
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
Organisations have a duty to make referrals to the Independent Safeguarding Authority i.e. DBS, and must not knowingly engage a barred person in a regulated activity. It is a LEGAL requirement for Information to be sent to ISA if you dismiss or remove someone from a regulated activity (or would have done if they hadn’t left your organisation)
DBS for Ukraine Hosting Scheme
If you are sponsoring a Ukrainian family under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme you will be asked to contact us for a DBS check by Harrow Council. Please use the following form for to request a DBS check.
You will need to book an appointment to come in see us to have the DBS check carried out.
Please note that if you have other family members living with you over the age of 16 they will also require a DBS check.
Contact Us
Email [email protected] or call 020 8861 5894
DBS Discussions Series:
What’s covered in Series 2
In this opening episode, we explore the role DBS checks play in safer recruitment processes, with expert insight from colleagues at NSPCC. Whether you are new to DBS checks or want to refresh your knowledge, this episode provides a clear and accessible introduction. Available from 15th June.
This episode examines the different levels of DBS check and when each applies to roles working with children. DBS subject matter experts Karen Bennett and Susie Blamire explain the distinctions between Basic, Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred List(s) checks. Available from 22nd June.
Focusing on roles involving adults, this episode explores check levels and regulated activity in adult settings. Bethany Culshaw (DBS) and Cath Sykes from the Ann Craft Trust discuss what employers need to know when recruiting for adult social care and related roles. Available from 29th June.
Suzie Dunn from DBS explains the process by which police decide what information to disclose on Enhanced DBS certificates, helping employers and applicants better understand what may appear and why. Available from 6th July.
Cathy Taylor from DBS and Debbie Sadler from Unlock discuss how employers should approach information disclosed on a DBS certificate in a fair, consistent, and proportionate way. Available from 13th July.
In the series finale, DBS Regional Outreach Manager, Jo Wheatley, addresses key themes and questions that have emerged throughout the series, offering practical guidance and signposting listeners to further support. Available from 20th July.
Safeguarding in Focus is available free on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. New episodes are released weekly from today, 15th July.
Search “DBS Discussions” on your preferred platform, or visit the links below.