The FA aims to make football accessible to anyone and everyone who wishes to play the game.
Developing the game and making it accessible are the underlying aims of the variety of projects outlined throughout this site. These projects are delivered by a dedicated team, namely the Football Development Division.
The FA is investing between £25 and £30 million a year into the grassroots game.
The key objectives are as follows;
Raising Standards - Through the Charter Standard programme, in both club and school football.
Improving Facilities – Addressing the widespread problem of inadequate facilities through investment, channelled through the Football Foundation.
Developing Football Administration - Increasing non-playing participation in football and supporting the volunteer workforce. Further, a custom-designed IT system, The County Administration System (CAS) is being installed throughout the County FAs.
Developing Girl's and Women’s football – Continuing to promote the rapidly growing female game and raise both standards and profile.
Developing leagues, clubs and competitions – Supporting the lower levels of the professional and amateur games through administration and financial assistance.
As well as the National Managers based at Soho Square and the director of Football Development, Trevor Brooking, the various strategies are delivered throughout the country by regional teams. Each of the County FAs has designated Football Development Officers.