PVG Scheme Information

To support safer recruitment practices, and in line with the PVG Scheme legislation, scottishathletics introduced a Consent to Share process. Consent to share applies to the use of your PVG certificate result information.

In place since 2024, Consent to Share must be confirmed (via completion of the online form) before any PVG check, or update, application can be progressed.

Full information can be found in the links below:

PVG Consent to Share Form

PVG Consent to Share FAQs for Applicants

PVG Consent to Share FAQs for Club Welfare Officers

It is now a legal requirement for anyone carrying out a regulated role to be a member of the PVG scheme, prior to undertaking the role.

The guides below will help walk you through what to expect as you progress through the stages of the application process.

PVG Application Process Guide – Affiliated Club Applicant

PVG Application Process Guide – SA Applicant

Disclosure Scotland Interactive Step by Step Guide

Viewing and Sharing your PVG Certificate with scottishathletics (click for online guide)

This guidance relates to PVG scheme membership requirements for Volunteer Helpers (excluding licensed Technical Officials) at events, competitions and holiday camps run by scottishathletics affiliated member organisations.

Guidance on the different membership categories, including information on PVG Scheme resonsibilities for each, can be found on our website: Affiliation Information

PVG Scheme Guide for Member Organisations Recruiting Volunteers for Events draft V1 June 2025

The purpose of this policy is to provide information and clarity regarding our organisations role in complying with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (PVG Act) when ‘making a referral’ to disclosure Scotland.

Policy on Referrals to Disclosure Scotland Under the PVG Act

Disclosure Scotland operates a special application process for transgender persons to assist in ensuring discretion for those who do not wish their previous gender (and names) to be disclosed to the person or organisation requesting the disclosure. You can find further information here.