Page 4 - GCWL - Rules 2022 2023

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Facilities:
Football Foundation Capital Projects Scheme
This scheme primarily supports organisations that wish to build develop and / or
refurbish facilities in order to sustain and / or increase participation. Types of
facilities funded include, grass pitches drainage / improvements, changing rooms,
floodlights, artificial turf pitches, pavilions and clubhouses, funding is also available
for revenue purposes e.g. a football development officer. The appropriate level of
grant support will be decided on the merits of the case but normally the applicant is
required to provide matching contributions. Where need is clear and priority
objectives such as serving the disadvantaged or engaging the ethnic community will
be met higher levels of support up to a ceiling of 90% are available.

Web: www.footballfoundation.org.uk/funding-schemes/

Support from your County FA
Gloucestershire FA have football development officers dedicated to the promotion
and progression of female football in the county. As part of this role these officers
are working with the GCWFL to offer support and advice to its member clubs. Over
the course of the season these officers will be on hand to help with a number of
areas of club development, some of which are outlined below:

Coach & Player Development
As well as information on a range of FA coaching courses eg FA Level 1, Treatment
and Management of Injury etc the W&G officers are keen to provide the league with
workshop sessions tailored to the needs of clubs such as goalkeeping.

Referee Development
The GFA Referees development officer is available to work with the W&G officers to
support the league and its clubs with any information, training or development of
officials

FA Charter Standard
Charter Standard is an FA accreditation scheme for quality clubs. By becoming
Charter Standard, clubs demonstrate they meet FA standards of coaching,
administration and child protection. By achieving Charter Standard status clubs can
access funding for kit and equipment, workshops and can access free England and
FA Cup tickets.

4