PVG compliance shouldn't be a second job.

PVG Pal handles the deadlines, the chasing, and the paperwork — so you can focus on the people. One dashboard replaces your spreadsheet, tracks every application from start to finish, and nudges volunteers before anything expires. New volunteers onboard in minutes. Your existing register migrates in one upload.

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🏉 Sports Clubs 🤝 Charities ⛪ Churches ⚽ Scouts & Guides 🏢 Any Voluntary Org

One product — adapts automatically to your organisation type

The PVG problem is real — and it just got harder.

From April 2026, lifetime PVG membership ends. Every volunteer faces 5-year renewals. Certificates must now be actively shared within 14 days or the organisation can't proceed. Coordinators manage this with spreadsheets and hope. PVG Pal handles it — so coordinators can sleep easy.

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Up and running in under 10 minutes.

Whether you're migrating from a spreadsheet or starting fresh — here's how it works.

1

Add your team

Already have a register? Upload your spreadsheet, Word doc, or PDF — our AI extracts your volunteers automatically. Starting fresh? Add volunteers one by one with Quick Add — name, role, done.

2

Review and confirm

PVG Pal shows you each volunteer — name, role, PVG details. Confirm, correct, or skip. Nothing happens without your say-so.

3

Invite your volunteers

Send each volunteer a QR code or link. They download the free app and their PVG wallet is set up instantly — deadlines, reminders, everything.

✓

Stay compliant

Your dashboard shows who's cleared, who's pending, and who needs a nudge. Renewals, training, consents — all tracked automatically. Audit day becomes a formality.

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From scout hikes to Sunday schools — every volunteer role with regulated contact needs a PVG.

Everything a coordinator needs. Nothing a volunteer doesn't.

Live Dashboard

See every volunteer's status at a glance. Traffic-light compliance by group. No more spreadsheets.

Smart Deadlines

Every PVG application has ticking clocks — 14 days to complete the Disclosure Scotland link, 14 days to share the certificate, and now 5-year renewals. Miss one and the whole process restarts. PVG Pal tracks every deadline and nudges before time runs out.

Compliance Register

Auto-populated from your volunteer data. Export as Excel or PDF. Ready for your inspection — Presbytery visit, governing body audit, or internal review.

Audit-Ready

Pre-loaded safeguarding checklist for your org type — with questions auto-answered from your data. Share a time-limited link with your auditor.

Consent Tracking

Photography, residentials, data sharing — send consent requests to parents via email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Full audit trail.

AI Assistant

"Does our tea lady need a PVG?" "What about the parent who drives the minibus?" Plain-English answers to real questions, instantly.

Volunteer Wallet

Every volunteer carries their PVG details, deadlines, and share guide in their pocket. Free forever.

Smart Import

Upload your existing register — spreadsheet, Word doc, even a PDF. Our AI reads it and sets up your volunteers automatically. Migration in minutes.

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Sunday school leaders, youth group helpers, craft volunteers — all regulated roles. All tracked by PVG Pal.

See it in action.

Here's what PVG Pal looks like for coordinators and volunteers.

Coordinator Dashboard

Your entire volunteer team at a glance. See who's cleared, who's pending, and who needs a nudge — all from one screen. Compliance score, group breakdowns, and urgent actions front and centre.

PVG Pal coordinator dashboard showing volunteer compliance status
PVG Pal volunteer wallet showing PVG membership details

Volunteer Wallet

Every volunteer carries their PVG details, deadlines, and linked organisations in their pocket. Free forever.

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Smart Notifications

Deadline reminders, nudges from your coordinator, and clearance confirmations — all in one place. Nothing gets missed.

Simple pricing. No per-volunteer charges.

Volunteer app is always free. Switch or cancel anytime.

Monthly
Annual Save 17%

Starter

£199/year
or £20/month
  • Up to 25 volunteers
  • 1 coordinator seat
  • Live dashboard & nudge centre
  • Compliance register export
  • AI assistant
  • Training tracker
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Growth

£299/year
or £35/month
  • Up to 100 volunteers
  • 3 coordinator seats
  • Everything in Starter
  • Audit mode & self-assessment
  • Consent workflows
  • Compliance notifications
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Enterprise

Custom
For denominations, SGBs & large orgs
  • Unlimited everything
  • White-label branding
  • API access
  • AI phone chase
  • Dedicated support
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PVG isn't just for children's work. Grief support, dementia befriending, mental health drop-ins — all require PVG clearance.

Built for real coordinators, by a real coordinator.

PVG Pal was built by a safeguarding coordinator who manages PVG compliance for both a church and a rugby club. It's designed for users who aren't technical — large text, simple buttons, and WCAG AAA accessibility. If your coordinator can use a phone, they can use PVG Pal.

Volunteers sorting food parcels at a community food bank

Food bank case workers, community outreach volunteers — if there's vulnerable contact, there's a PVG requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. PVG Pal works for any Scottish organisation with PVG obligations — rugby clubs, football clubs, scouts, guides, swimming clubs, charities working with vulnerable adults, and all denominations. The dashboard adapts to your org type automatically.
Never. The volunteer app is free forever. Only the coordinator's organisation pays.
No — upload your existing spreadsheet (or Word doc, or PDF) and our AI reads it, extracts your volunteers, and sets everything up. You just review and confirm. Most coordinators are fully migrated in under 10 minutes.
All data is stored on Cloudflare's EU servers, fully UK GDPR compliant. We do not store ID documents, certificate contents, or self-disclosure form responses.
Yes — 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Set up your organisation and invite volunteers immediately.
Your data is never deleted due to payment lapse. If you stop paying, your dashboard enters read-only mode — you can still see everything, you just can't add volunteers or send nudges. Reactivate anytime and pick up where you left off.
Absolutely. PVG applies to any regulated role involving children or protected adults — dementia befriending, grief support, mental health drop-ins, disability clubs, and more. PVG Pal tracks both workforce types and handles the different application requirements automatically.
Yes. All data is stored on Cloudflare's EU servers and processed in full compliance with UK GDPR. We never store ID documents, certificate contents, or self-disclosure form responses. Any volunteer or coordinator can request a full data export or deletion at any time from their account settings, or by emailing hello@pvgpal.app. Our full Privacy Policy and Data Processing Agreement are available in the footer.

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