WHAT ACCREDITATION MEANS FOR LEAGUES AND CLUBS

Whether you are male, female or have a disability, individuals including players, officials, spectators, referees and volunteers feel part of a team thanks to league and club accreditation as they aim to provide FOOTBALL FOR ALL.

For becoming The FA Charter Standard accredited, leagues and clubs receive access to benefits that help to attract and retain players, volunteers and supporters.

Both accredited leagues and clubs experience benefits, the level of which depends on the level of accreditation for clubs. These include:

• Attracting and retaining players, supporters and volunteers through providing safe, fun and inclusive environments for all to experience and enjoy
• Funding for football equipment
• Access to promotional resources and guidance
• Tailored support from The FA and County FAs

Support and resources are available to accredited leagues and clubs help them achieve their ambitions including but not limited to:

• Raising standards across the game
• Creating positive match day environments
• Establishing player pathways for continued participation, placing the player at the centre of all they do
• Understanding the role they play in their football community
• Becoming a sustainable and financially efficient organisations

REWARDS 2020/21

The following rewards are available for accredited leagues and clubs from the 2020/21 season.

Clubs

• Certification
• Football Equipment
• Access to promotional resources and guidance
• Tailored support from The FA where applicable

Leagues

• Certification
• Football Equipment
• Access to promotional resources and guidance
• Tailored support from The FA where applicable

New Clubs will receive:

• Adult – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs
• Youth – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs & access to redeem a kit & equipment package
• Development – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs & access to redeem a kit & equipment package
• Community – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs & access to redeem a kit & equipment package

Existing Clubs will receive:

• Adult – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs
• Youth – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs & access to redeem a kit & equipment package
• Development – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs & access to redeem a kit & equipment package
• Community – Digital welcome pack, digital promotional assets, Nike Strike footballs & access to redeem a kit & equipment package

New and existing leagues will receive:

• Digital certificate, digital promotional assets, access to redeem a kit & equipment package

Make your club or league PROUD in achieving The FA Charter Standard accreditation

If you’re interested in achieving The FA Charter Standard accreditation, or want to find out more, contact your County FA.They’ll be able to support you.

Visit our ‘Get Started’ section to help you understand how to apply and the resources and guidance to help you become PROUD to be FA Charter Standard accredited.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CFA

Further information about The FA Charter Standard programme is available in our frequently asked questions section.

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