Tranmere Rovers Ladies have been awarded Charter Standard status by the Football Association.

The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme

The project is aimed at all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League, players, children and parents find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.

The achievement recognises the club has satisfied several key goals, including:

* A written constitution
* FA CRB checked volunteers
* All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course
* Commitment to attend in-service training
* Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
* Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s
* Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all

A Football Association spokesman commented: "To achieve Charter Standard Club status your club has set standards in discipline, organisation and best practice, we hope this is maintained in the future."