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Club Rules

1. Name
   The Club shall be called Moston Brook Football Club (the “Club”)
   
2. Colours
   The Club colours shall consist of green.
   
3. Objects
   The objects of the Club shall be to provide facilities, promote the game of Association Football, to arrange matches and social activities for its members and to strive to include community participation in the same.
   
4. Status of Rules
   These rules (the “Club Rules”) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club.
   
5. Rules and Regulations
   1. The members of the Club shall so exercise their rights, powers and duties and shall, where appropriate, use their best endeavours to ensure that others conduct themselves so that the business and affairs of the Club are carried out in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association Limited (“The FA”), County Football Association to which the Club is affiliated (“Parent County Association”) and Competitions in which the Club participates, for the time being in force.
   2. The Club will abide by the FA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy as shall be in place from time to time.
   
   
6. Club
   1. The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members (the “Membership Register”) which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.
   2. Any person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the discretion of the Club Committee and granted in accordance with the anti-discrimination and equality policies which are in place from time to time. An appeal against refusal may be made to the Club Committee in accordance with the Complaints Procedure in force from time to time. Membership shall become effective upon an applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register.
   3. In the event of a member’s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register.
   
   
7. Annual Membership Fee
   1. An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and set at a level that will not pose a significant obstacle to community participation. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be refundable.
   2. The AGM will also have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Club, e.g. match and training subscriptions.
   
   
8. Resignation Suspension and Expulsion
   1. A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of his/her resignation. A member whose annual membership is more than two (2) months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned.
   2. The Club Committee shall have the power to suspend a member whose further subscriptions are more than two (2) weeks in arrears.
   3. The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in its opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for them to remain a member. An appeal against such a decision may be made to the Club Committee in accordance with the Complaints Procedure in force from time to time.
   4. A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the income and assets of the Club (the “Club Property”).
   
   
9. Club Committee
   1. The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Secretary, Child Welfare Officer and Team Managers AND ASSISTANTS. Officers are elected at the AGM.
   2. Each Club Officer and Club Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) unless otherwise resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”). One person may hold no more than two positions of Club Officer at any time. The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting. NO COMMITTEE MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO MORE THAN ONE VOTE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NUMBER OF ROLES THEY HOLD. The Chairperson of the Club Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their absence the Treasurer. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Committee shall be four.
   AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE CHAIRPERSON, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND CHILD WELFARE OFFICER SHALL MEET TO DETERMINE PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE CLUB.
   3. Decisions of the Club Committee of meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Club to be maintained by the Club Secretary.
   4. Any member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving not less than seven days’ notice to all members of the Club Committee. The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year.
   5. An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members.
   6. Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of The FA, the Parent County Association and any applicable Competition, the Club Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.
   7. The position of a Club Officer shall be vacated if such person is subject to a decision of The FA that such person be suspended from holding office or from taking part in any football activity relating to the administration or management of a football club.
   8. The AGM will elect members to form a Discipline Committee. This shall consist of the Club Secretary, Club Chairperson, a Junior Manager and a Senior Manager. They shall determine appropriate action to be taken when players, spectators and managers have breached the club’s code of conduct.
   
   
10. Annual Extraordinary General Meetings
    1. An AGM shall be held in each year to:
       1. receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year.
       2. receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year.
       3. elect the members of the Club Committee; and
       4. consider any other business.
    2. Nominations for election of members as Club Officers or as members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the meeting.
    3. An EGM may be called at any time by the Club Committee and shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the Club Secretary of a requisition in writing, signed by not less than three members stating the purposes for which the Meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an EGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.
    4. The Secretary shall send to each member at their last known address written notice of the date of a General Meeting (whether an AGM or EGM), together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the meeting
    5. The quorum for a General Meeting shall be four.
    6. The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.
    7. The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.
    
    
11. Club Team
    At its first meeting following each AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the Club’s football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report of the activities of the team.
    
12. Club Finances
    1. A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club (the “Club Account”). Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, the Club Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Club Account.
    2. The Club Committee shall have the power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club (although a Club shall not remunerate a member for playing) and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club.
    3. The Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical treatment, away-match expenses, post-match refreshments and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as provided for in the Finance Act 2002.
    4. The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the Club:
       1. sell and supply food, drink and related sports clothing and equipment.
       2. employ members (although not for playing) and remunerate them for providing goods and services on fair terms set by the Club Committee and members acting properly in the course of the running of the Club against any liability incurred in the proper running of the Club (but only to the extent of its assets).
       3. pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting teams and guests; and
       4. indemnify the Club Committee and members acting properly in the course of the running of the Club against any liability incurred in the proper running of the Club (but only to the extent of its assets).
    5. The Club shall keep accounting records for recording the fact and nature of all payments and receipts so as to disclose, with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position, including the assets and liabilities of the Club. The Club must retain its accounting records for a minimum of six years.
    6. The Club shall prepare an annual “Financial Statement”. The Financial Statement shall be verified by an independent, appropriately qualified accountant and shall be approved by members at general meeting.
    
    
13. Club Property
    1. All items donated to or purchased by the Club Committee or its members on behalf of the Club shall become the property of the Club (“Club Property”).
    2. The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasurer (“the Custodians”), who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by decisions of the Club Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision.
    3. The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a General Meeting.
    4. On their removal or resignation, a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance to a newly elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee. On the death of a Custodian any Club Property vested in them shall vest automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving Custodian, an EGM shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian.
    5. The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them in carrying out their duties.
    
    
14. Dissolution
    1. A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the members present.
    2. The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
    3. A resolution to distribute any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall only be proposed at the General Meeting convened to propose dissolution and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters. The resolution will decide if any such assets are distributed equally amongst those persons listed in the current Membership Register, transferred to another Club, a Competition, the Parent County Association or the FA for use by them for related community sports.
    
    

Child Protection Policy

1. Moston Brook Football Club:
   
   Acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members. A child or young person is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any football activity. We subscribe to The Football Associations child protection and best practice policy and procedures, and endorse and adopt the policy statement contained in that document.
   
   
2. The key principles of The FA Child Protection Policy are that:-
   
   The child’s welfare is, and must always be the paramount consideration. All children and young people have the right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.
   
   All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately. Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents, guardians, or carers is essential.
   
   We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse.
   
   Moston brook Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult in our Club.
   
   
3. Moston Brook Football Club has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that The Football Association’s child protection regulation applies to everyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This includes those who are a volunteer, match official, helper on club tours, football coach, club official or medical staff.
   
   
4. We endorse and adopt The FA’s Child Protection and Best Practice Guidelines for Recruiting Volunteers and will:-
   
   Develop a Role Profile.
   
   Request identification documents.
   
   As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct interviews before appointing.
   
   Request and follow up with two references before appointing.
   
   Require an FA ‘DBS’ (Disclosure & Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with FA guidelines.
   
   All current Football Club members, with direct access to children and young people will be required to complete a ‘DBS’ Enhanced Disclosure via The FA ‘DBS’ Unit. If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness of an individual who is already involved or who has approached us to become part of Moston Brook Football Club, guidance will be sought from The Football Association.
   
   It is noted and accepted that The FA will consider the relevance and significance of the information obtained via The FA ‘DBS’ Unit Enhanced ‘DBS’ Disclosure, and that all decisions will be made in the best interests of children and young people.
   
   It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant offending from having contact with children or young people and the opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people.
   
   This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children and to minimise the risk of ‘grooming’ within football.
   
   
5. Moston Brook Football Club has appointed Club Welfare Officers (CWO) in line with The FA’s role profile and required completion of the child protection and best practice workshop.
   
   The post holder is:-
   Andy McLaughlin   07400-589505   welfareofficer@mostonbrookfc.com
   
   They will be involved with the designated person’s training provided by The FA.
   
   The Club Welfare Officer (CWO) is the first point of contact for all club members and parents or guardians regarding concerns for the welfare of any child or young person.
   
   They will liaise directly with the CFA CPO and will be familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns. They will also play a proactive role in increasing awareness of poor practice and abuse among club members.
   
   
6. We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all players, parents or guardians should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with properly. Incidents need to be reported to the CWO, a member of the Committee or, in cases of serious bullying, contact the CFA CPO.
   
   
7. Codes of conduct for players, parents, guardians or spectators, officials and coaches have been implemented by Moston Brook Football Club.
   
   In order to validate these codes of conduct, the Club has clear sanctions to deal with any misconduct at Club level and acknowledges the possibility of potential sanctions which may be implemented by Leagues, or the CFA in more serious circumstances. All prospective members will be informed of these codes.
   
   
8. Further advice on Child Protection matters can be obtained from:-
   
   The Lancashire FA’s Designated Safeguarding Officer is Neil Yates who can be contacted on 01772-282756 or 07500-144743.
   
   The Football Association/NSPCC Child Protection 24 Hour Helpline   0808-800-5000. or www.TheFA.com/Goal
   
   The FA Child Protection Team on 02077-454649.
   
   Moston Brook Football Club supports The FA’s ‘Whistle Blowing’ policy. Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague can ‘Whistle Blow’ by contacting The FA Child Protection Manager on 02077-454771, or by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ, or by going direct to the Police, Social Services, or NSPCC.
   
   Moston Brook Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.
   
   

MOSTON BROOK FOOTBALL CLUB EQUALITY POLICY

As the governing body of the game, The Football Association is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the game at every level. Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it. The FA’s commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability.

The FA is committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.

The following policy should be at the heart of your club’s activities.

Equality Policy for Moston Brook Football Club

The aim of this policy is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that Moston Brook Football Club is equally accessible to them all.

Moston Brook Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level.

Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether b reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability, and to encourage equal opportunities. This policy is fully supported by the Club Officers who are responsible for the implementation of this policy.

Moston Brook Football Club, in all its activities will not discriminate, or in any wat treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability. It means that Moston Brook Football Club will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities.

Moston Brook Football Club will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual, which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable is regarded as discrimination. This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal.

Moston Brook Football Club will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.

Moston Brook Football Club is committed to taking positive action where inequalities exist, and to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness – raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination and promote equality in football.

Moston Brook Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements of the relevant equalities legislation – Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995, as well as any amendments to these acts and any new legislation.

Moston Brook Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims, when it is brought to its attention, of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice stop and sanctions imposed as appropriate.

Complaints Procedure

In the event that any member feels he or she has suffered discriminations in any way, or that the Club Policies, Rules, or Code of Conduct has been broken, they should follow the procedures below:-

1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary, or another member of the Committee. (Contact details below). Your report should include:-
   1. Details of what, when, and where the occurence took place.
   2. Any witness statements and names.
   3. Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
   4. Details of any former complaints made about the incident date, when and too who made.
   5. A preference to a solution for the incident.
2. The Club’s Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
3. The Club’s Management Committee will have the power to:-
   1. Warn as to future conduct.
   2. Suspend from Membership.
   3. Remove from Membership.
   (Any Person’s found to have broken the Club’s Policies or Codes of Conduct).

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS, CARERS, AND SPECTATORS

We all have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football, positive encouragement will contribute to:

• Children enjoying football
• A sense of personal achievement
• Improving the child’s skills and techniques

A parent’s, carer’s or spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:

We ask that parents, carers and spectators are always positive and we encourage you to:
Applaud the opposition as well as Moston Brook
Avoid coaching the children during the game
Not to shout or scream
Respect the referee’s decision
Give attention to each of the children involved in football, not just the most talented
Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football

FA Charter Standard

Launched in 2001, The FA Charter Standard Programme supported by McDonald’s is The FA’s accreditation scheme for grassroots clubs & leagues.

It’s goal is to raise standards in grassroots football, support development of clubs and leagues, recognising and rewarding them for their commitment and achievements.

With this in mind, 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.

Criteria for Moston Brook FC.

The FA, in collaboration with various bodies, has drawn up the following criteria for clubs to provide to become a Charter Standard Club.

1. A written constitution.
2. Self certified screening of Managers, Coaches and Officials.
3. All Managers/Coaches to have ‘Level One’ award. (Junior & Youth Football).
4. All Management Committee, Managers & Coaches to attend or complete online service training.
5. Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct.
6. Management Committee to promote School liaison and equal opportunities for all.

What does it mean to you and your child?

1. Well run and safe enviroments.
2. Qualified Managers and Coaches.
3. Adherence to Child Protection Policy.
4. A Code of Conduct.
5. DBS checks for all Management Committee, Managers/Coaches.

What does it mean to us?

The priviledged position of being one of the elite clubs able to use the Charter Standard Mark and the assurances that it brings to you.