Leyland Albion Junior Football Club are one of the founder members of the FA Charter Standard Clubs programme. The Club has teams at nursery (under 6s) through to under 16's.

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 boys and girls under sixteen years old and will help 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
Self-certified screening of managers, coaches and officials
All managers to have minimum of FA Junior Team Managers Award
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 Regional Workshops
Access to Child Protection Training
Kit and Equipment Grants
National and Regional Awards
Subsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses
Certificates
Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
First Aid Kit