Brandon Lads & Lasses AFC are very proud to tell you of the fact they were awarded their Development Club Charter Standard. They achieved Charter Standard some years ago but in 2006 the Club was re-assessed and upgraded to a Development Charter Standard Club. This was brought about through the hard work of the Club, the Committee and especially Mr Kevin Briston, who was the Club Chairman at the time.
In 2008, Brandon Lads & Lasses AFC was awarded the Suffolk FA Charter Development Club Of The Year title. The Club would like to thank Phil, Sharon and the Suffolk FA for all their help and guidance which enabled us to achieve this title.
This is how the Football Association describes the Charter Standard on their website ....
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:
