The scheme is a core component of the FA Football Development programme that establishes minimum operating standards for grassroots club and acts as a quality assurance mechanism recognising and rewarding well run clubs.
As a benchmark for quality, it should improve the experience for all involved in the game, by raising standards.
There are three levels within the award that clubs can achieve:
FA Charter Standard Club Award (Youth & Adult):
This award is available for both Youth and Adult Clubs. Clubs with one team can apply. Youth Clubs need to demonstrate good management, child protection, qualified coaches, codes of conduct and insurance, while Adult Clubs require good management, insurance, first aid qualifications and codes of conduct.
FA Charter Standard Development Clubs:
These clubs must have met the criteria for Charter Standard Clubs and must also have at least five teams and a Football Development Plan.
FA Charter Standard Community Clubs:
The pinnacle of the Charter Standard Programme. In addition to meeting all of the Charter Standard Club criteria, clubs need a minimum of 10 teams including mini soccer, youth and adult, and a three to five year Football Development Plan.
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What are the benefits of becoming a FA Charter Standard Club?
• Use of The FA 3 Lions Charter Standard logo
• FA Charter Standard promotional cd-rom
• FA Charter Standard plaque
• FA Charter Standard certificate
• Umbro kit voucher
• 15% Umbro discount
• Priority support with kit & equipment grant schemes
• Exclusive access to special events
• Access to free England Youth tickets
• Access to free England Women’s tickets
• Opportunity to promote the club as having FA recognition
• Helps to promote club to volunteers and parents
• Provides the club with focus
• Helps with funding applications
• Helps attract sponsors through increased publicity & promotion of club activities
• Discounted County FA courses
• Exclusive invites to Free County FA in-service training days
• County/Regional/National Awards programme
• Access to free FA/McDonald’s courses
• Access to Charter Standard Leagues
The ‘hidden’ benefits are key to most clubs working towards the kitemark. By achieving an FA Charter Standard Club Award, you are demonstrating to all members, parents, sponsors and the public, that you are a well-organised, safe Club offering opportunities for all.
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Would you like to apply?
If so....
You can download FA Charter Standard information including application forms by following the links on the right hand side.
Information to support an application can also be downloaded.
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For further details including support with your application please contact:
Paul Carpenter - Football Development Officer
paul.carpenter@herefordshirefa.com | 01432 342179
Alexis Lunn-Gadd - Girls & Womens Football Development Officer alexis.lunn@herefordshirefa.com | 01432 342179