One step a club can make towards to providing that quality experience is through The FA Charter Standard programme, which raises standards and recognises and rewards quality in clubs and is important to the development of the game both locally and nationally.
Every player at some stage of their career will play in a grassroots club. We have a shared responsibility to ensure that this experience is a positive one - whether you are six or 60.
The FA Charter Standard Programme provides recognition that clubs are well run and sustainable, with child protection and safety paramount. It also recognises a club's commitment to coaching, player and coach development, and the raising of standards of behaviour in the game - all of which are big priorities for The FA.