FA Charter Standard / England Football Accredited
Calne Town Youth FC are proud to be FA Charter Standard accredited.
Launched in 2001, The FA Charter Standard Programme, supported by McDonald’s, is The FA’s accreditation scheme for grassroots clubs and leagues.
Its goal is to raise standards in grassroots football, support the development of clubs and leagues, and recognise and reward them for their commitment and achievements.
With this in mind, The FA Charter Standard accreditation is awarded to clubs and leagues that are rigorously assessed as being well run and sustainable, and which prioritise child protection, quality coaching and the implementation of the Respect programme.
Our club has achieved the following criteria
- FA-qualified coaches
- Safeguarding children policies
- DBS/CRB-checked volunteers
- Club constitution
- Development plans
- Codes of conduct
- Commitment to Mini-Soccer for Under-10s
- Equal opportunities for all players
Providing a safe, enjoyable and professionally run football environment for every child.
The FA Charter Standard programme is now known as England Football Accredited. The club remains proud of the standards, safeguarding and development principles represented by this accreditation.