We have been awarded the FA Charter Standard Club status by the Football Association for providing a high-quality football experience, for being well run and sustainable, and for making child protection, quality coaching and safety paramount.

Our FA-qualified Child Welfare Officer liaises with the FA Criminal Record Body to have criminal records checks carried out on all club managers, coaches, first aiders and relevant positions, as directed by the FA.

All of our squads have at least one FA Level 1 qualified coach, who have also undergone child safeguarding and first aid training. We also have FA Level 2 and FA Youth Award Module 1 and 2 qualified coaches, offering an enhanced level of coaching, meeting the FA’s current guidelines.

All work undertaken by our managers and officials is on a voluntary basis, but they recognise their responsibilities in the roles they have taken.