Charter Standard - What does it mean?

The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of the FA Football Development programme.

The project is aimed at boys & girls under sixteen years old and is designed to help children and parents find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.

Criteria

The FA, in collaboration with various bodies, has drawn up the following criteria for clubs to provide to become a Charter Standard Club

• A written Constitution

• Self certified screening of Managers, Coaches & Officials

• All Managers / Coaches to have minimum of FA Junior Team Manager Award

• Committee to attend in service training

• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct

• Committee to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10's

• Committee to promote school liaison and equal opportunities for all

What does it mean to you and your child?

• Well run safe environments

• Qualified Coaches

• Adherence to Child Protection Policy

• A Code of Conduct

• CRB checks for all volunteers

What does it mean to us?

The privileged position of being one of the elite clubs able to use the Charter Standard Mark and the assurances that it brings to you.