Who Is Eligible To Be Checked?

You must not ask those involved with your Group to be checked unless their role makes them eligible for one.  You must also explain why they are being checked and where they can get independent advice.

Who is Eligible?

• All volunteers aged 16 or over who are actively involved in RDA sessions upon joining a Group
• All Safeguarding Officers
• All Group Coaches, Session Leaders / Coordinators, Centre Managers / Yard Managers, RDA Carriage Driving Coaches who take part in Regulated Activity

Who is Exempt?

• Volunteers aged under 16
• Volunteers who are not actively involved at Group sessions, for example Trustees who are never involved with sessions, Administrative Staff / Office Support Staff
• Volunteers on a short term work experience or volunteer placement (less than 2 months)