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ENGLAND FOOTBALL ACCREDITATION

England Football Accreditation is the new framework for Club and League accreditation and replaces FA Charter Standard. England Football Accreditation helps clubs and leagues create the experiences and environments where players, coaches, officials, referees, volunteers and spectators can thrive.  Accreditation is a clear signal to your community that you value the importance of being an accessible, safe and sustainable club or league. England Football Accreditation is automatically awarded to all clubs and leagues that previously held FA Charter Standard. 

Contact Details 

Andrew Brown 

Football Development Officer (Leagues & Clubs) 

Andrew.Brown@DurhamFA.com

criteria
1. All committee members must complete the Safeguarding Committee Members (SCM) course
2. Evidence all safeguarding policies 
3. Evidence and adopt an equality policy
4. Have a bank account in the leagues name 
5. Provide evidence of Last season’s accounts 
6. Have at least 60% of the league’s teams accredited. 80% after 3 years
7. Have a good disciplinary record 
8. Have a league constitution 
9. Complete England Football League Annual Delivery Plan 
10. Accreditation and respect as agenda items in league meetings 
11. Have a link with another league in a different age division. 
12. Encourage teams to become England Football Accredited
 
Recommended (Best Practice)
13. Designated Welfare Officer 
14. All committee members with an FA Enhanced DBS
1. All committee members must have a FA Enhanced DBS 
2. All committee members must complete the Safeguarding Committee Members (SCM) course
3. Designated Welfare Officer
4. Evidence all safeguarding policies 
5. Evidence and adopt an equality policy
6. Have a bank account in the leagues name 
7. Provide evidence of Last season’s accounts 
8. Have at least 60% of the league’s teams accredited. 80% after 3 years
9. Have a good disciplinary record 
10. Have a league constitution 
11. Complete England Football League Annual Delivery Plan 
12. Accreditation and respect as agenda items in league meetings 
13. Have a link with another league or have a full player pathway 
14. Encourage teams to become England Football Accredited

BENEFITS AND REWARDS 

New & Existing England Football Accredited Leagues will receive:

  • £200 Kitlocker Voucher
  • England Football Accredited Digital Asset Pack & Certificate