Guidance

Responsible Organisations

A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.

From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published
4 September 2017
Last updated
107 JuneNovember 2022 — See all updates

A Responsible Organisation (RO) is an organisation registered with the DBS to submit basic checks through a web service.

Responsibilities of a Responsible Organisation

An RO will capture the details of a basic check application in their system, before transferring it to DBS via a web service. You can apply for DBS basic checks by visiting the website of a Responsible Organisation.

Individuals can also apply for a basic check directly to DBS using our new online application route if they live or work in England or wales, or to Disclosure Scotland if they live or work in Scotland.

An RO is responsible for confirming that:

  • information supplied in each application for a basic check has been checked in line with DBS identity guidance
  • the information provided in support of the basic check is complete and true
  • the applicant has provided consent to submit the application
  • they will pay DBS for basic checks that have been sent to us

Each RO must agree to DBS’ terms and conditions, meet our processing standards and have a nominated accountable officer. The terms and conditions, processing standards and privacy policy for accountable officers can be found here.

A list of Responsible Organisations

Group A includes ROs that provide Basic DBS checks to both individuals and employers or third parties, whereas Group B includes ROs that only provide Basic DBS checks to employers or third parties. Individuals wishing to use an RO for a Basic DBS check, should refer to Group A.

Group A

Responsible Organisation Namename Website
Access Personal Checking Services Ltd (APCS) www.criminalrecordchecks.co.uk
Disclosure Serviceswww.disclosureservices.com
uCheck www.ucheck.co.uk
ZellisComplete Background Screening Ltd www.zellis.comwww.cbscreening.co.uk
Staffvetting.comNottinghamshire Limitedwww.staffvetting.com
Verifilewww.verifile.co.uk
VeroCounty ScreeningCouncil www.veroscreening.comwww.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
ExperianPersonnel LtdChecks www.experian.co.ukwww.personnelchecks.co.uk
HirerightDerbyshire LtdCounty Council www.hireright.comwww.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
SterlingPeoplecheck (EMEA) Ltd sterlingcheck.co.ukwww.peoplecheck.co.uk
Onfido Limitedwww.onfido.com
Capita Resourcing Ltd www.watchdog.org.uk
CredenceCivil Backgroundand ScreeningCorporate Security Limited www.credence.co.ukwww.civilandcorporate.co.uk
AtlanticCare DataCheck Ltd www.atlanticdata.co.ukwww.carecheck.co.uk
GBMayflower GroupDisclosure PlcServices www.gbplc.comwww.dbsdirect.co.uk
CompleteThe BackgroundSecurity ScreeningWatchdog Limited www.cbscreening.co.ukwww.securitywatchdog.org.uk/
ProciusEuropean LimitedBackground www.procius.comwww.eurobg.com
UKEurocom CRBSCI Limited www.ukcrbs.co.ukwww.onlinedbschecks.co.uk
G4SClear SecureCheck SolutionsLtd www.g4s.comwww.clearcheck.co.uk
PersonnelHorus ChecksSecurity Consultancy Limited www.personnelchecks.co.uk/dbs-crb-checks/basic-disclosure/www.horus-security.co.uk
Arnold1 ClarkStop AutomobilesRec LtdLimited www.arnoldclark.comwww.dbscheck.org
KentStockport County Council County dbs.employmentcheck.org.ukwww.stockport.gov.uk

Group B

CriminalResponsible RecordOrganisation and Barring Service Ltdname www.criminalrecordandbarringservice.co.ukWebsite
SafeDBS ComputingDisclosure LimitedServices Ltd www.safecomputing.co.ukwww.disclosureservices.com
UTC Aerospace Systems (Atlantic Inertial Systems)Verifile www.utcaerospacesystems.comwww.verifile.co.uk
WandsworthUK BoroughCRBS CouncilLimited www.wandsworth.gov.ukwww.ukcrbs.co.uk
PowysDue CountyDilligence CouncilChecking Ltd www.powys.gov.ukwww.ddc.uk.net
NottinghamshireZellis CountyUK CouncilLtd www.nottinghamshire.gov.ukwww.zellis.com
BuckinghamshireKent County Council www.buckscc.gov.ukwww.hrconnect.org.uk
AgendaStaffvetting.com Resource Management LtdLimited www.agenda-rm.co.ukwww.staffvetting.com
DueHireright Dilligence Checking Ltd www.ddc.uk.netwww.hireright.com
SecurityAtlantic andData Vetting Solutions LimitedLtd www.security-vetting.co.ukwww.atlanticdata.co.uk
StockportProcius Metropolitan Borough CouncilLimited www.stockport.gov.ukwww.procius.com
PeoplecheckVero LtdScreening www.peoplecheck.co.ukwww.veroscreening.com
CivilCredence andBackground CorporateScreening Security Limited www.civilandcorporate.co.ukwww.credence.co.uk
TheBuckinghamshire SecurityCounty Watchdog LimitedCouncil www.securitywatchdog.org.uk/www.buckscc.gov.uk
RoyalDorset MailCounty GroupCouncil (Social Services) www.royalmailgroup.comwww.dorsetforyou.gov.uk
CareSterling Check(EMEA) Ltd www.carecheck.co.ukwww.sterlingcheck.co.uk
Criminal Records Services www.criminalrecordsservices.com
DorsetSecurity Countyand CouncilVetting (SocialSolutions Services)Limited www.dorsetforyou.gov.ukwww.security-vetting.co.uk
MayflowerExperian Disclosure ServicesLtd www.dbsdirect.co.ukwww.experian.co.uk
FirstG4S AdvantageSecure Solutions www.fadv.comwww.g4s.com
DevonPowys County Council www.devon.gov.ukwww.powys.gov.uk
I-CoverFirst ScreeningAdvantage www.icover-services.comwww.fadv.com
REED Specialist Recruitment www.reedglobal.com
Agenda Resource Management Ltdwww.agenda-rm.co.uk
Cornwall Council www.cornwall.gov.uk
TerraQuestI-Cover SolutionsScreening Ltd www.authentiquest.infowww.icover-services.com
PersonnelTerraQuest Solutions Ltd www.personnel.ltd.uk/www.terraquest.co.uk
DerbyshireDevon County Council www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspxwww.devon.gov.uk
EuropeanRoyal BackgroundMail Group www.eurobg.comwww.royalmailgroup.com
EurocomUK CIUmbrella LimitedServices Ltd www.onlinedbschecks.co.ukwww.ukdbschecks.com
Anjobar LimitedThirtyone:eight www.anjobar.co.ukwww.thirtyoneeight.org
Thirtyone:eightPersonnel Ltd www.thirtyoneeight.orgwww.personnel.ltd.uk/
Amiqus Resolution www.amiqus.co
ClearEndatio CheckLtd www.clearcheck.co.ukwww.7858.co.uk
EndatioNew Directions Holdings Ltd www.7858.co.ukwww.checksdirect.co.uk
Kelly Communications Group Ltd www.kelly.co.uk
CantiumAnjobar Business Solutions LtdLimited dbs.employmentcheck.org.ukwww.anjobar.co.uk
VerifyCantium InformationBusiness ServiceSolutions Ltd hrcheck.co.ukwww.hrconnect.org.uk
Cataphract Screening and DBS Checks www.cataphract.co.uk
EBCVerify GlobalInformation Service Ltd ebcglobal.co.ukwww.hrcheck.co.uk
NewActive DirectionsBackground Holdings LtdChecks checksdirect.co.ukwww.activebackgroundchecks.com
ApplicationsBarnsley AssistMetropolitan LimitedBorough Council dbscheckonline.org.ukwww.barnsley-services.co.uk
ActiveSphinx Background ChecksTechnology activebackgroundchecks.comwww.vetting.com

The list of ROs who are registered with the DBS, will be updated regularly.

Published 4 September 2017
Last updated 107 JuneNovember 2022 + show all updates

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