PVG Pal

Scotland's PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme can be a maze: 14-day deadlines, organisation specific applications, certificate sharing through ScotAccount, and a 17-step compliance process most coordinators run on a spreadsheet. PVG Pal puts the whole thing in your pocket and walks you through every stage. PVG Pal is the only app built specifically for Scotland's PVG scheme. Volunteers carry their PVG details, deadlines, and share workflow in a free wallet. Safeguarding coordinators run their entire organisation from a clean web dashboard, applications, references, training, audits, the lot. PVG isn't just for children's work. It applies equally to roles with vulnerable adults, grief support, dementia befriending, mental health drop-ins, disability clubs. PVG Pal handles both workforce types automatically. WHO IT'S FOR PVG Pal is built for overstretched Safeguarding Coordinators and Club Welfare Officers. Volunteers get a free PVG wallet app. Independent auditors get time-limited read-only access. Parents and guardians receive consent requests by email or Whatsapp, no app download needed. VOLUNTEER FEATURES (free forever) • Guided walk-through to get your PVG completed, with both you and your coordinator aware of every step • Store your PVG membership number, type, and expiry in one place • 90/30/7-day renewal reminders before your 5-year cycle ends • 14-day share-window reminder so you never miss a deadline • Simple AI-powered accreditation sharing just take a photo of your training or instructor certificate and your record is instantly updated, with your coordinator notified • Need to Know section lists every number and policy for your organisation, so you always know who to contact in an emergency • Supports volunteering for multiple organisations COORDINATOR FEATURES • Import your governing body's latest policies in seconds • Live volunteer status dashboard replaces your spreadsheet • One-click nudge for volunteers stuck on a step; see at a glance where every volunteer is in their process and training • Smart Import upload your existing spreadsheet, Word doc or PDF; AI extracts every volunteer in under 10 minutes • Gather references where required, simply and quickly • Incident log and tracking, document library • Audit Mode for organisations with annual audits (e.g. Church of Scotland), pre-loaded checklist, auto-filled answers, formal dated report • AI-generated Kirk Session, trustee, OSCR, and funder reports, drafted from your live data, ready for you to review, sign, and send • Renewal forecast, 12-month chart of who needs what, when • Group-level compliance view for denominations and SGBs GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK PVG Pal is wired into Scottish governing body frameworks, The app and dashboard adjust their language, forms, and audit checklists to match whoever you sit under. Don't see yours? We add new bodies on request. PRIVACY AND DATA • Data stored on Cloudflare's EU servers, UK GDPR compliant • ID document photos, certificate contents, and self-disclosure form responses are NEVER stored • Account and data deletion available at any time • Independent Data Processing Agreement available in the footer of pvgpal.app A FEW THINGS PVG PAL IS NOT • Not a way to apply for a PVG, Disclosure Scotland is still the official route, we just make it as easy. • Not a UK-wide DBS product • Not a payment app, the volunteer side is always free; coordinator setup and billing is handled on the web Built in Aberdeenshire. Maintained by Douthink Ltd. Get help any time at [email protected] or pvgpal.app/support.