Hi Lee,
All groups are autonomous due to the local conditions they work under being somewhat different.
For instance Wessex have all members "vetted" by the police force as they are permitted to use police premises, and there are a few groups, although I'm not sure which off-hand, do have a requirement for a CRB Check.
But for the most part not only are they not required but unless one has a defined need as per the published list then it is in fact illegal under certain acts to aquire or even ask for a CRB check. As for Wales I'm uncertain to the requirements and it may be that a Welsh Responder can answer that specifically for you.
Hope that helps in someway Lee.
(You got the concise reply in while I was typing Graham, cheers)
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