The FA Community Club scheme builds upon the foundations of the Charter Standard scheme in placing clubs at the heart of their community.

Community Clubs, the pinnacle of the club development pathway, are those that have a high quality, multi-team set up with excellent social, training and playing opportunities for all.

All FA Community Clubs are required to meet FA criteria, ensuring they provide opportunities for players irrespective of age, gender, religion and ability. Clubs must also provide qualified coaches, first aiders and child protection officers. As a benchmark for quality, it improves the playing experience for all. In order to qualify, Tonbridge Invicta has achieved the following:

• A written constitution
• Self-certified screening of managers, coaches and officials
• All managers to have minimum of Level 1 Coaching Certificate in Football
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
• Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10's
• Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all