Why use Thirtyone:eight for your checks?
Established in 1977, Thirtyone:eight is today one of the UK’s largest providers of criminal record checks. Over 6000 organisations rely on us daily to support their safer recruitment practices as they work to protect children and adults from harm.
Safer recruitment is the way that an organisation makes sure that those who work with vulnerable groups either as paid staff or volunteers are suitable to do so. Criminal record checks are an important part of that process.
A DBS check in England and Wales, a PVG check in Scotland or an AccessNI check in Northern Ireland gives information held by the police and government departments on a person’s criminal record. This enables an organisation to assess the suitability of a person applying for a paid or volunteer role with them. It is a requirement that anyone eligible for specific roles has a check.
"We've been with Thirtyone:eight for our DBS processing since 2012. They're excellent, and particularly good at providing advice specific to church roles. They are very efficient and their online system is very good and extremely easy to use."
The benefits of Thirtyone:eight disclosure checks
We’ll save you time:
We process all standard and enhanced AccessNI and all types of DBS checks. Our easy-to-use online DBS system allows your workers to apply for their checks quickly and conveniently. You get real-time reporting on the status and results of checks meaning no delays in getting your workers started.
Plus access to digital ID checking for online DBS checks, helps to make faster and safer recruitment decisions.
We automatically chase any outstanding applications directly with the DBS (at no extra cost), so you can rest assured that applications will always come back as quickly as possible.
Plus with our automatic renewal reminders you'll never have to waste time tracking dates.
Our expert helpline means you can call us and get an instant answer to your question.
We’ll save you money:
While there are other places for criminal record checks, we're among the most affordable offering excellent value for money. We only seek to cover the cost of processing your check, and hosting our secure online system. Our charges are significantly lower than the majority of other umbrella bodies.
Unlike other organisations, we don’t just offer criminal record checks. Our complete safeguarding solution with access to over 200 resources, policy templates, unlimited downloads, our helpline, and personalised support. It's an offer you won't easily find elsewhere.
You’ll get peace of mind:
Safeguarding your organisation can feel overwhelming but with Thirtyone:eight, you’re in expert hands. We specialise in faith and charity roles, helping you stay legally compliant with recruitment and checks.
Our members often say the most valuable part of their membership is not feeling alone. Being a safeguarding lead can be a complex role, often misunderstood by others. We’re here to make sure you never feel alone. Our award-winning Disclosure Helpline is staffed by our trained and expert team who have on-the-ground experience, and understand your role.
Membership provides you everything you need to meet high standards and keep your organisation safe, including access to 100’s of resources, and our online eligibility tool. We’ll guide you through your safeguarding requirements and disclosure checks to training.
"As the Lead Recruiter for an organisation with employees all over the country the digital ID checks have made things so much easier as, I simply need to invite the staff member, they upload their documents easily online and then I receive notifications as things are completed which is such a time saver.”
"Each time I have called the phone has answered very fast and the team always help me solve my any problems and answer questions and they have shown a lot of care, patience and help to our organisation. Thank you."
"You're always consistently helpful and excellent, don't know what I would do without you."
Disclosure Services
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"It is so nice these days to get a reply and be able to speak to one of your advisors and not be in a queue. Your advisors are well informed and polite, and always are able to help in any situation."
