Club awarded 3 Star FA Accreditation

We are delighted to announce that Gloucester City AFC has been awarded Three Star Accreditation by the FA. This is the highest level of accreditation awarded to non-professional football clubs, and replaces the previous FA Charter Standard status.

Club Chairman Colin Taylor said:

‘This is a major achievement and a reflection of the hard work that has been done in all areas of the club over the last 12 months, across all of our teams and age groups both on and off the pitch and by our volunteers. This accreditation means that we are recognised as one of the best places to play and learn football and I could not be prouder of the direction the club is heading in. We are one club with many teams and this is something to be proud of.

All Accredited clubs offer a consistent standard on and off the pitch. Stars are used to recognise clubs that provide more opportunities for more people to play. A three-star club offers football within all three playing pathways - male, female and disability.

Football leagues and clubs Accredited by The FA have positively changed the football landscape over the last 20 years. They create the ideal environments to nurture players, coaches and volunteers. The result is greater diversity and inclusivity through football. England Football Accredited replaces The FA Charter Standard and is the next chapter in this amazing story as we unite even more communities by supporting Leagues and Clubs over the next ten years.

England Football Accredited is for all non-professional leagues and clubs. It helps them create the experiences and environments where players, coaches and volunteers can thrive. Accredited clubs are more sustainable, more resilient and built to last.