Clubs are the heartbeat of football in this country. That is why The FA Charter Standard club programme, which raises standards and recognises and rewards quality, is so important.
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 both me and The FA.
I am grateful for all the support provided by County FA officials to promote and develop The FA Charter Standard programme. The programme provides a benefit for everyone in the game, The FA, County FAs, coaches, volunteers, parents, but most importantly the players.
So thank you for everything you do to develop the game and the very best wishes for the future.
Jonathan Hall
Director of Football Services, The FA
Below is a full list of application and support resources. Click on the relevant link to download.
General Information
Background and Impact of FA Charter Standard Jan 2013
FA CS Criteria Sept 2012
Benefits & Support for CS Clubs Jan 2013
Annual Health Check Club guidance Oct 2010
Frequently asked questions
Application Forms
FA CS Youth Club Application Form Sept 2012
FA CS Adult Club Application Form Sept 2012
FA CS Dev Club Application Form Sept 2012
FA CS Comm Club Application Form Sept 2012
FA Charter Standard & Discipline
CS Club discipline process Jan 2013
Model Internal Club Discipline Process Jan 13
Club complaints procedure policy
Club Policies
CS Safeguarding Children Policy_fillable
CS Safeguarding Children Policy_Explanation
CS Equality Policy_fillable
CS Anti Bullying Policy
Respect Codes of Conduct_fillable
Suggested Club Rules 2012_13_fillable
Suggested CASC Compliant Club Rules 2012_13_fillable
Suggested Club Rules Charitable compliant Aug 2012
Club rules explanation
Club Development Plans
CS Community Club Dev Plan Template_Sept 2012 (pdf)
CS Community Club Dev Plan Template_Sept 2012 (Word)
CS Community Club Dev Plan Example_Sept 2012
CS Development Club Dev Plan Template_Sept 2012 (pdf)
CS Development Club Dev Plan Template_Sept 2012 (Word)
CS Development Club Dev Plan Example_Sept 2012
Workforce and Welfare
Coach recruitment and development policy
Refereeing recruitment and development policy
Volunteer recruitment policy
Dealing with an incident/accident
Press release guidelines
Celebrating football photographs and video
Useful forms
Membership registration form
Medical consent form
Team membership register
Training attendance register
Venue risk assessment/goalpost safety form
Incident/accident reporting form
Annual review - players
Annual review - coaches
Annual review - parents/carers
Equality monitoring form
Volunteer application form
Club monitoring
Club league feedback
Club annual league feedback
Qualification records
Player recruitment policy
Appointing a club welfare officer
Guidance notes for club welfare officers
Get into Football Festival Pack
Get into Football - Michael Owen Certificate
Get into Football - Eniola Aluko Certificate
CSL Guidance for Leagues
CSL Role of the Youth League Welfare Officer
CSL Equality and Education Programme
CSL Safeguard Children Policy
CSL and Respect: FAQs
CSL Open and Inclusive Clubs and Leagues
CSL Full-Time Key Features
CSL League Equality Policy and Complaints Procedure
CSL League Development Plan Template
CSL Coordinator Role Description
CSL Better Players Guidance Note
CSL Appointing a Charter Standard Youth League Welfare Officer
