Pinpointing the "red tape" burdens which could be lifted

A number of sector responses to the Big Society De-regulation Taskforce have appeared, giving input on the top red tape burdens for voluntary organisations. Volunteering England highlights some of the barriers reported to them:

• CRB checks and the Independent Safeguarding Authority
• Insurance and mileage rates for volunteer drivers
• The "benefits barrier" facing unemployed volunteers receiving benefits
• Confusion over how the new visa system applies to volunteers
• Ensuring that the Borders Act isn't a burden on volunteers and organisations
• Reducing the percetion of the threat of litigation facing volunteers