Not everyone in football needs to have a CRB check. The law requires that The FA ensures that we do not allow those who are banned from working with children to be involved in youth football. The CRB check is how The FA identifies people who are banned. It also allows The FA to make responsible recruitment decisions about whether people have significant histories that are a potential risk to children. If they do The FA can prevent them from being involved in youth football.
Those who are working directly with children and young people in football need to have an Enhanced CRB check. This means that if you care for, train, supervise or have sole care of children and young people under the age of 18 in football as part of your normal Club or County duties you do need to have an FA CRB check.
The FA charge is £12 for volunteers. This covers all the administration, advice, guidance and any actions needed as a result of the Disclosure. For those taking an income from the game the CRB charges an additional fee of £36. This money goes directly to the Home Office. This means if you are taking an income from the game the cost is a total of £48.
The FA is very fair and will only consider information that may have an impact on the safety of children. Old and juvenile offences are not viewed as seriously as recent offences. Minor and financial crimes are usually disregarded. Recent assaults, violence with prison sentences, sexual crimes and drug usage and supply are taken much more seriously. Every Disclosure is assessed on its own merits. To speak to someone in confidence about your history telephone 0800 085 0506 you can also email crb@TheFA.com with your query.
For further information:
• For more about the CRB process visit www.crb.gov.uk or call general enquiries on 0870 90 90 811
• To find out more about the law and ex offenders visit www.nacro.org.uk
• To email an enquiry contact crb@TheFA.com or to speak with someone at The FA CRB Unit ring 0800 085 0506
If you wish to apply for an Enhanced CRB Disclosure please send an email entitled CRB with your name and address to tim.siggs@leicestershirefa.com and a pack will be sent out to you.