THE FA CHARTER STANDARD programme was launched in February 2001 to establish, reward and encourage good practice at the grassroots levels, so that parents and children can demand a minimum standard of provision from schools, clubs and holiday courses.
The project is at the heart of The Football Association's investment programme for grassroots football and the status is awarded where The FA’s minimum standards of coaching, administration and child protection are met.
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...
- Provide a nationally recognised quality control 'kitemark'
- Identify clubs and organisations where best practices exist
- Improve the quality of provision of football for everyone
- Sustain participation of football players for a longer time
- Raise the standards of the grassroots game
There are 4 levels of Charter Standard.
1... Charter Standard Club
2... Charter Standard Adult Club
3... Charter Development Club
4... Charter Community Club
Each Level depends upon the size, type and ambition of the club.