The F.A has drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach FA Charter Standard.
CHARTER STANDARD
All Clubs must meet the basic Charter Standard Criteria
• A Written Constitution
• Child Protection Self-Certification of Managers and Officials
• Managers to have minimum F.A. Level 1 Coaches Certificate
• Commitment to attend in-service Training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
• Child Protection Policy
• Equality Policy
• Volunteers CRB Checked through the FA
• Codes of Conduct
• Age Appropriate – Introductory Module Course
CHARTER DEVELOPMENT
Development Clubs must also meet the following additional Criteria
• A minimum of 5 Teams
• A 3-5 Year Development Plan
• Level 2 Coach
• Youth Award Module 1
CHARTER COMMUNITY
• Community Clubs must also meet the following additional Criteria
• At least 10 teams from Youth to Adult
• Mini -Soccer Provision
• Boys and Girls Teams
• 5 Year Development Plan
• Youth Award Module 1 and provision for disability football