About us
Who we are
The Amateur FA is a County Football Association, affiliated to the Football Association.
Whilst the majority of our clubs are in London and the Home Counties, we have member clubs throughout England. The Amateur FA is unusual among County FA's, as it is not based around a particular geographical area.
A Football Environment Based on Fun, Fair-Play and Friendship for all Abilities
We aim to provide football opportunities For All, regardless of age, gender, ability, race, culture or background, to enjoy the spirit of amateur football, both competitively and for recreation. We also pride ourselves on the skill and competitiveness of our leagues, and on our traditions of fair play and respect for opponents and match officials.
Amateur FA Strategy 2024-2028: The Power of Allies
The new Amateur FA strategy 'The Power of Allies' for 2024-2028 has been launched and encompasses the origins of the Amateur FA, in which we believe football should be played on a level playing field.
We believe football should be accessible, fun, fair and safe.
We want to bring all abilities together through football.
We want to create friendships and happy memories from football experiences.
We want to bring the enjoyable experience of football in the Amateur FA to more people.
We want to use the power of Amateur FA football to improve the health (physical and mental) and wellbeing of as many people as possible.
Our football journey into Strategy 2024-2028 starts now. Read the strategy https://www.thefa.com/-/media/cfa/amateurfa/files/amateur-fa-strategy-document-2024-2028-the-power-of-allies-(1).ashx?la=en .
Our culture and values
To grow and support a fun, fair, friendly football environment
From the origins of the Amateur FA, we believe football should be played on a level playing field.
Most of our clubs are multi-teamed. Regardless of your skill level you will find a home in one of our clubs. We organise our cup competitions based on similar levels of ability. We believe football should be accessible, fun, fair and safe.
We want to bring all abilities together through football.
We want to create friendships and happy memories from football experiences.
We want to bring the enjoyable experience of football in the Amateur FA to more people.
We want to use the power of Amateur FA football to improve the health (physical and mental)
and wellbeing of as many people as possible.
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
https://www.amateur-fa.com/about/inclusion
The Amateur FA is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce and throughout Amateur FA football.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that the Amateur FA is equally accessible to all. To that end the purpose of this policy is to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment and across Amateur FA football. The Amateur FA is committed to promoting inclusion and eliminating discrimination whether by reason of age; gender identity; marital status or civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; disability; ethnicity; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation.
All employees whether part-time, full-time or temporary will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability.
All participants will be treated fairly and with respect and the Amateur FA will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities.