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The Benefits of being an FA Charter Standard Club

Clubs that are successful in achieving FA Charter Standard gain access to a range of benefits from the FA;

FA Charter Standard Club
£100 of UMBRO Vouchers
1 x Charter Standard Club Plaque
1 x Certificate
1 x CD Rom
15% discount on all Umbro kit and equipment at www.charterstandardfootballkits.co.uk
Regional and National CS Awards – winners presented at Wembley
Price reduction for FA courses
Free Tickets to England Youth & Womens International Matches
Access to McDonalds Coaching Courses

FA Charter Standard Development Clubs
£150 of UMBRO Vouchers
1:1 meeting with a member of the Berks & Bucks Football Development Team, at least one per year

FA Charter Standard Community Clubs
£200 of UMBRO Vouchers
1:1 meeting with a member of the Berks & Bucks Football Development Team, at least twice a year

In addition to these benefits the FA Charter Standard gives Football clubs of all types structure and direction.

Increased membership
Addressing issues like equity and child protection gives parents confidence when choosing a club for their children.

Retaining members
FA Charter Standard stimulates real thought about how clubs cater for junior and all members. The culture it promotes boosts the morale of players and ensures that volunteers are recognised for their contributions.

Continuous improvement
Accreditation encourages a Football club to adopt better, more organised systems and structures, thus helping them to run more effectively and efficiently.

Funding
Many funding bodies state that applicants must be FA Charter Standard accredited or working towards.

Facilities
More and more local authorities and other leisure operators give priority-booking slots to FA Charter Standard accredited clubs. Some also offer discounted rates for facility hire.

Developing coaches
As part of FA Charter Standard, clubs are entitled to receive help to develop the skills of coaches. This, in turn leads to better quality provision and improved player performance. Parents can be confident that appropriately qualified coaches are deployed.

Links with schools
Increasingly, schools are looking for guarantees of quality and the presence of child- friendly systems and procedures. FA Charter Standard clubs are normally the first invited to work with local schools and schools are being encouraged to signpost pupils to FA Charter Standard clubs.

Charter Standard Clubs