By signing up to working towards Charter Standard status, leagues will be demonstrating that they are willing to work towards a minimum operating standard. They are committing to raising standard and addressing poor behavior within the league and member clubs by encouraging teams to gain Charter Standard Club status. Leagues will also be demonstrating, by reviewing what they do well, what they want to do better and by identifying how they can improve, that they are committed to developing better players and to investing in the workforce.

The benefits of achieving Charter Standard League status are that leagues will have a clear development plan in place, together with an agreed support package with their County FA. Charter Standard Leagues will also be demonstrating that they are committed to the Respect programme and will have procedures in place to improve standards and address poor behavior, a key priority for all involved in the game. Leagues will also gain recognition that they are committed to a quality experience for all and that they are a well run league.

The FA Charter Standard Leagues in Lincolnshire;

• Grantham Youth League
• Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Sunday League
• Lincoln CO-OP Mid Lincs Youth League
• Lincolnshire Football League
• South Humber Ladies League

The Lincolnshire FA will support all leagues looking to move forward through FA Charter Standard League Programme. So if your league is interested in the Charter Standard Programme or an existing Charter Standard League then please contact Paul Hamnett on 08449 67 07 08 (option 2) or paul.hamnett@lincolnshirefa.com