| Basic File Description | Retention Period |
| AGM papers and presentations | Permanent |
| CCTV | CCTV footage has a rolling deletion period with maximum retention of 5 months |
| Complaints | Date of resolution + 10 years |
| DBS Identity documents | Volunteer identity destroyed on receipt of record |
| DBS record | 3 years |
| Images of volunteers/staff (with signed consent) publicity and marketing materials and presentations YouTube Videos, Nightshelter films, Presentations |
Permanent ( archive ) |
| MailChimp | Living list with option to unsubscribe |
| Unsuccessful Applicants | 6 months after selection process ends |
| Volunteer Agreements | Retain 3 years |
| Volunteer database | Delete after 3 years of volunteer inactivity |
| Volunteer contact lists | Shred when superseded |
| Volunteer email distribution lists | Living list |