However, this growth was also matched with a focus on standards and perhaps the biggest success was Bury Rangers FC becoming one of the first to attain the FA Charter Standard Community Club status. The FA Charter Standard accreditation is awarded to clubs and leagues rigorously adjudged to be well-run and sustainable – and which prioritise child protection, quality coaching and implementation of the Respect programme.
There are three levels of FA Charter Standard Awards for clubs and Bury Rangers FC have achieved the highest accreditation of FA Charter Standard Community Club: acknowledging the most advanced level of club development and football provision. Only a handful of clubs across Hertfordshire have achieved this recognition and Bury Rangers FC is fully committed to maintaining these standards. The FA Charter Standard status is a clear demonstration to all parents, sponsors and the public, that a club is well-organised, safe and offers opportunities for all.