The project is aimed at all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League, helping players, children and parents to find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.
Congratulations to these Clubs who have recently achieved FA Charter status
1. Hitchin Hearts Belles FC as Charter Standard club
2. Hemel Warriors FC as Charter Standard club
3. F.C. Comets as Charter Standard club
4. F.C. Letchworth as Charter Standard club (adult)
5. Cassiobury Rangers FC as Charter Standard club (adult)
Charter Standard is recognized as a kite mark within Grassroots Football and is regarded as a statement of quality. The FA have set down criteria which needs to be met by clubs in order for them to be recognized as an FA Charter Standard Club.
The Criteria for charter status includes: -
• A club constitution, regular meetings which are minuted including an AGM
• FA CRB checked volunteers, coaches and a Child Welfare Officer
• Qualified coaches to have a minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course
• Age Appropriate course qualified coaches
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct and RESPECT programme
• Policies such as Child Protection, Equality, Club Complaints procedure and Volunteer Recruitment
• Commitment to provide Football opportunities for all
• School club links and exit routes for players into the adult game
• Database of all club members with contact details and a personal training record
• Audited accounts and public liability insurance cover
Being a chartered status club gives clubs a number of opportunities and helps the Club when applying for funding and support for future growth. There are four categories of achievement;
• Charter standard Club
• Development Club
• Community club
• Adult Club