Terms of Use

The Volunteer Safeguarding Check-Up is a self-assessment tool that gives a general, red / amber / green overview of how your volunteer roles sit against the regulated-activity rules for children in England and Wales — principally the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended by the Crime and Policing Act 2026) and the associated GOV.UK guidance. Its results are generated from the information you enter, using a fixed set of rules.

The tool provides general information only. It does not constitute legal, safeguarding or other professional advice, and using it does not create a professional or client relationship with FaithStar LLP. It is not a substitute for a full audit or for advice on your specific circumstances. You remain responsible for your organisation’s safeguarding decisions. Before acting, verify the current position against GOV.UK guidance or take professional advice.

The tool is provided “as is.” The law and official guidance change, and results depend entirely on the accuracy and completeness of the information you enter. FaithStar LLP does not warrant that the tool is accurate, complete, current or fit for a particular purpose, and does not verify the information you provide.

This tool reviews recruitment-level compliance. It is not for use where a specific concern or allegation about a child has arisen. In that situation, follow your safeguarding reporting procedures and statutory guidance immediately.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FaithStar LLP is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the tool or its results. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded — including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

Access to the full (paid) version is a single-organisation licence for the purchasing organisation’s own use. Access lasts 7 days from purchase. You may not resell, redistribute or share access to the paid tool. Payment is handled by Stripe; FaithStar LLP does not receive or store your card details.

The tool runs entirely in your browser. The volunteer details and answers you enter are not transmitted to or stored by FaithStar LLP — they exist only on your device for the session. Payment information is processed by Stripe as our payment processor. See our privacy notice for more.

These terms and the tool are governed by the law of England and Wales, and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.

Questions about these terms? Email info@faithstar.org.