• To support our club infrastructure, to enable members to
   improve their performance to the best of their ability, at
   whatever level
• To protect children and our coaches
• To project a professional image
• To maximise funding opportunities
• To raise public awareness locally
• To develop a club structure and secure our club's future

What is club accreditation?

• A kite mark of quality that has jointly been developed in
   partnership between Sport England and National Governing
   Bodies of Sport (NGB's) to ensure that all clubs are working
   towards being Safe, Effective and Child Friendly.
• Some Local Authorities also offer accreditation schemes for
   certain sports which are also recognised by Merseyside Sports Partnership

What are the benefits for Parents & Participants?

• Easy way to identify quality clubs
• Specialist children/young people sports coaches
• Clubs with a full understanding of child protection issues and implement best practice
• Clubs with inclusive and equitable approaches to all children and young people
• Clubs with quality programmes of activities

What are the benefits for the club?

• Increased membership by attracting new members
• Access to potential funding sources - revenue and capital
• Access to education, skills and training opportunities
• Improve the quality of coaches
• Access to volunteers
• Access to promotional campaigns
• Stronger foundations for the future of the club
• A more professional organisation with improved polices and procedures