As the guardians of the game, it is The FA's role is to ensure there are opportunities for all to play the game and also engage people at all levels in off-the-field roles.
It's about doing things properly. About making sure everyone has a chance to be involved in football, regardless of ability, race, religion or background.
About encouraging and increasing the involvement of groups at all levels of football by recognising that inequalities exist and taking steps to address them. It's about making opportunities available where currently they are limited.
It is the work of our Football Development Officers that helps us to deliver our objectives of football for all. Wherever you live in Cumberland, football is governed by the County FA, and has the Football Development Department, whose job it is to develop local opportunities.