England Football Accreditation
Set the standards
The Beating Heart of It
Football leagues and clubs accredited by The FA have positively changed the football landscape over the last 20 years. They create the ideal environments to nurture players, coaches and volunteers. The result is greater diversity and inclusivity through football. England Football Accredited replaces The FA Charter Standard and is the next chapter in this amazing story as we unite even more communities by supporting Leagues and Clubs over the next ten years.
Staying Accredited has moved online. Take a look at your dashboard which will show you everything you need to keep your accreditation. From your coaches qualifications, DBS checks to uploading and accepting your policies – this is your one place to go to renew your club’s Accreditation.
Who is Accredited for?
England Football Accredited is for all non-professional leagues and clubs. It helps them create the experiences and environments where players, coaches and volunteers can thrive. Accredited clubs are more sustainable, more resilient and built to last.
Accredited Clubs
Accredited Leagues
Raising Stars of the Future
Club Plans
Information for BBFA Clubs
Why be or be part of an England Football Accredited Club?
England Football Accredited Clubs set the standards, raise the bar, and fly the flag of respect and diversity for football in England. If you join an Accredited club, you know that the club is built to last, is strong and sustainable. They lead by example and provide a safer, stronger, more effective, and more enjoyable place to play and enjoy football.
You have peace of mind that the club has all the correct policies and procedures in place, and you know that the coaches are fully FA qualified.
Want to become an England Football Accredited Club, please contact us at support@berks-bucksfa.com
Renewal
A club’s accreditation lasts for one season. An annual renewal must be completed yearly to review a club’s status. The Accredited status may be withdrawn if the club has a poor disciplinary record or no longer meets the criteria.
Full guidance on how to complete the renewal is available here.
What do we need to be an affiliated club?
Want to become an England Football Accredited Club, please contact us at Support@Berks-BucksFA.com
Benefits & Rewards
All existing clubs will receive digital assets, a welcome pack and a certificate outlined above. For existing accredited clubs, the rewards vary based on your star rating (received each year after renewal):
• 1-Star clubs receive £30 in Kitlocker vouchers and 4 x Nike Strike Footballs
• 2-Star clubs receive £100 in Kitlocker vouchers and 7 x Nike Strike Footballs
• 3-Star clubs receive £200 in Kitlocker vouchers, 16 x Nike Strike Footballs
Clubs that achieve England Football Accreditation status can be proud to be the best place for people to play and enjoy football. They are able to demonstrate they offer positive football environments where people can develop their skills, keep fit and enjoy playing as part of a friendly, inclusive community.
England Football Accreditation clubs receive access to benefits that will help to attract and retain players, volunteers, and supporters. The level of support and resources you receive will depend on the level of accreditation a club achieves. Benefits clubs experience include:
• Attract and retain players, supporters, and volunteers
• Funding for football equipment
• Access to promotional resources and guidance
• Tailored support from England Football and your local County FA
England Football, Berks & Bucks FA and associated partners may offer a number of additional benefits to those above so speak to us today to find out more.
Any club can get the support they need to become Accredited. As a minimum clubs must be affiliated to a County FA and have at least one team playing in an FA sanctioned league. If you are interested, please contact us at support@berks-bucksfa.com
Please contact us at Support@Berks-BucksFA.com
Clubs work in partnership with the County FA to work towards meeting the criteria. Help and support is available from our staff.
A club’s accreditation lasts for one season. An annual renewal must be completed each year to review a club’s status. The Accredited status may be withdrawn if the club has a poor disciplinary record or no longer meets the criteria.
Clubs which achieve England Football Accreditation status can be proud to be the best place for people to play and enjoy football. They are able to demonstrate they offer positive football environments where people can develop their skills, keep fit and enjoy playing as part of a friendly, inclusive community.
England Football Accreditation clubs receive access to benefits that will help to attract and retain players, volunteers, and supporters. The level of support and resources you receive will depend on the level of accreditation a club achieves. Benefits clubs experience include:
• Attract and retain players, supporters, and volunteers
• Funding for football equipment
• Access to promotional resources and guidance
• Tailored support from England Football and your local County FAs
England Football, Berks & Bucks FA and associated partners may offer a number of additional benefits to those above so speak to us today to find out more.
Want to know more?
For more information on any of the above, simply contact our Development Team on the details provided on this page.
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