The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme

The project is aimed at all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League, players, children and parents find a club in their local area that meets FA standards

Criteria

The FA, in conjunction with various bodies, has drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard:

• A written constitution
• FA CRB checked volunteers
• All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
• Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s
• Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all

Benefits

Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to a range of benefits:

• Use of Charter Standard Crest
• Exclusive Workshops
• Umbro Kit and Equipment Grants
• National and Regional Awards
• Access to FA McDonald's coaching awards
• Certificates
• Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates

Charter Standard Vampires

After much hard work from club officers over a number of years the club achieved FA Charter Status in October 2008. After some lean time in the past couple of decades Crouch End Vampires is proud to receive an award which not only allows the club entry to an exclusive club of forward looking, progessive minded amateur football clubs, but shows that even the highest organising body in the land - the Football Association - agrees that Crouch End Vampires are on course for a bright future.

The club hopes that Charter Status, along with the partnership with Muswell Hill (Youth) F.C., will help to secure the future for the club and provide a platform from which it can grow and improve.

The Football Association

For more information on FA Charter Standard visit www.theFA.com.