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Charter Standard
Introduction to FA Charter Standard The FA Charter Standard programme was launched in February 2001 with the aim of setting minimum standards of coaching, administration and child protection for clubs. The project is at the heart of The Football Association's investment programme for grassroots football that will see £32 million spent this year to improve facilities and coaching across the country. Many Grants and Funding Opportunities provided by the FA and the Football Foundation are only available to clubs who have gained, or are working toward, Charter Standard Charter Standard aims to:-
Levels of Charter Standard There are four levels of Charter Standard
Each Level depends on the size, type and ambition of the club.
Criteria for Charter Standard The Football Association have drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard: Charter Standard - All clubs must meet the basic Charter Standard Criteria:
Adult Charter Standard (for Adult Clubs aged 16+) - All clubs must meet the basic Charter Standard Criteria
Charter Development - Development Clubs must also meet the following additional criteria:
Charter Community - Community Clubs must also meet the following additional criteria:
Benefits of Charter Standard The most important benefit of beecoming a Charter Standard Club is showing the world that you are serious about... Raising Standards, Improving Facilities, Coaching, First Aid and Child Protection. Charter Standard shows potential new members that yours is a club that CARES If you had two clubs to choose from - One Charter Standard the other not - which would you choose? All clubs that meet the criteria and achieve FA Charter Standard status will receive a host of benefits, including:
More Information? For more information about FA Charter Standard please contact Bob Leeds (0207 359 3667) at the Amateur Football Alliance or click on the link below for the FA website.
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