As part of our comprehensive review of the role, structure, operations, and governance of the FA Council, we committed to communicating its activities and performance across the game on an annual basis.
We are pleased to share the first FA Council Annual Report for the 2023-24 season. The FA Council is a vital component of our governance structure. Its role is to 'future-proof the game for all.'
With its 125 members, the Council provides strategic input that shapes the FA’s response to issues that impact the sustainability of football.
The Council’s structure is intentionally designed to reflect the priorities of the entire game. Through its broad representation, we ensure a ‘voice for all’ across football, addressing the needs and concerns of every stakeholder in the game.
Our members represent a carefully curated mix from county associations, clubs, the Premier League, the English Football League, the National League System and the women’s game.
They also represent education, disability and youth football, match officials and a range of stakeholders from across the ecosystem, including the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), the League Managers’ Association (LMA) and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).
The 2023-24 FA Council annual report highlights progress from the Council Review, details our strategic initiatives, updates on the FA Cup tournaments, covers people changes and includes 17 summary reports from FA Committees.
These reports illustrate the breadth and depth of activities that support our game. So many Council members contribute their time to these Committees, and for that, we are extremely grateful.
In full transparency, this 2023-24 FA Council Annual Report has now been published on The FA website.
Debbie Hewitt MBE
FA Chair
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