The benefits are many and varied. Some are tangible and some intangible, but no less valuable.
Tangible benefits:
- Access to the McDonald’s FA Charter Standard Kit Scheme to receive one free Nike team kit each season 2014-18 for under-7 to under-16 teams (see section 4 of this booklet)
- Free tickets (upon application) for England youth and women’s internationals
- Invitations to local in-service events
- Access to administrative support sessions
- Support with funding applications
- New FA Charter Standard clubs also receive:
- An official FA plaque and certificate
- Resources to help promote the club
- £100 worth of official FA Nike matchballs (FA Charter Standard Youth and Adult Clubs)
- £150 worth of official FA Nike matchballs (FA Charter Standard Development Clubs)
- £200 worth of official FA Nike matchballs (FA Charter Standard Community Clubs)
- Opportunity to become Nike Partner Club (FA Charter Standard Development and Community Clubs)
Intangible benefits:
Overall, FA Charter Standard status is a clear demonstration to all parents, sponsors and the public, that a club (or league):