From Tuesday 1 April the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement in Scotland under the Disclosure Act.

Groups and organisations still have time to prepare and to help navigate the upcoming changes. Volunteer Scotland has introduced training, information and support sessions in advance of these changes, and we would encourage organisations to attend the relevant session(s), which will also present the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

All available dates for the information sessions are listed below; all sessions are free and will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Information Sessions (2 hour in-depth session)

Monday 24 February: 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 25 February: 2pm – 4pm
Monday 3 March: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday 6 March: 2pm – 4pm
Monday 10 March: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday 12 March: 2pm – 4pm
Friday 14 March: 10am – 12pm
Saturday 15 March: 10am – 12pm

Drop-In Sessions (one hour informal chat/Q&A)

Wednesday 26 February: 10am – 11am
Friday 28 February: 10am – 11am
Wednesday 5 March: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 6 March: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Monday 10 March: 10am – 11am
Tuesday 11 March: 2pm – 3pm
Monday 17 March: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 19 March: 10am – 11am
Thursday 20 March: 2pm – 3pm

To book your place at any of these upcoming sessions, or for further information, please visit the Volunteer Scotland website.

Further Information

Locally, our team at CVS Falkirk & District are here to help you navigate the new requirements, and prepare for the changes your team need to make before April.

We have created a summary guidance document, which highlights some of the key changes that relate to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Our support builds on Volunteer Scotland’s sessions to give tailored guidance for your group or organisation, including the different levels of Disclosure checking that will be available under the new Act, and what level your team members should select. If you have any questions regarding the PVG changes, then please reach out to our team by email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Alternatively, further information is also available on the following useful links: