The Football Association

London, United Kingdom

The Football Association is the governing body of football in England. It is responsible for overseeing the sport, organizing national competitions, and supporting the development of the game at all levels, including amateur and professional leagues.

CCI Score

44.58

7.09% July 22

Latest Event

FA Stands Against Racism in Support of Jess Carter

Following racist abuse suffered by player Jess Carter during the Women’s Euro, The Football Association publicly affirmed its support for Carter and the team, reinforcing unity and condemning racism both on and off the field.

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The Football Association is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JUL

22

2025

FA Stands Against Racism in Support of Jess Carter
80.00

Following racist abuse suffered by player Jess Carter during the Women’s Euro, The Football Association publicly affirmed its support for Carter and the team, reinforcing unity and condemning racism both on and off the field.
JUL

21

2025

The FA champions fan empowerment through governance reform
59.97

The Football Association played a pivotal role in supporting the passage of the Football Governance Act, a landmark law designed to increase fan influence, enforce stricter financial regulations, and limit the power of rogue club owners in English football. This involvement reinforces democratic oversight and transparency in the sport.
+60

Executive Political Engagement

July 22

By actively supporting reforms that enhance fan engagement and impose tighter oversight on club ownership, The FA demonstrates robust executive political engagement. This action aligns with progressive values by promoting democratic governance and countering authoritarian practices in football.

Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football
NOV

26

2024

The FA Launches New EDI Strategy
74.94

The Football Association published its new four-year Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy titled 'A Game Free From Discrimination', outlining commitments to boost representation, drive inclusion, and tackle discrimination across all levels of English football.
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

July 22

The FA’s introduction of a comprehensive EDI strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to combating discrimination and promoting diversity in football. This initiative not only aims to enhance representation among players, coaches, referees, and staff but also serves as a positive, anti-discrimination measure that aligns with progressive values against authoritarianism and intolerance.

The FA Publishes EDI Strategy ‘A Game Free From Discrimination’
JUL

03

2023

FA Board Restructure Increases Governance Independence
32.57

The Football Association announced a board restructure reducing the number of board members from 12 to 10 and ensuring a majority of independent directors. The change, effective from July 3, 2023, aligns with recommendations from the government's Fan-Led Review of Football Governance to enhance transparency and accountability.
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

July 22

The restructuring emphasizes ethical governance practices by increasing board independence, which enhances transparency and accountability. This move reduces potential internal power concentration and aligns with progressive reforms aimed at curbing authoritarian influences in organizational decision-making.

FA Board restructure announced with majority of independent directors
APR

17

2023

FA Responds to Government White Paper on Club Football Governance
47.83

The Football Association provided a detailed response to the UK Government's White Paper on club football governance, advocating for the creation of an independent regulator and ensuring that financial redistribution benefits the entire football pyramid, including grassroots clubs.
+60

Executive Political Engagement

July 22

By engaging closely with the government and proposing an independent regulator to promote fair financial distribution across all levels of football, The FA demonstrates a commitment to equitable governance and transparency. This action supports democratic, grassroots-led reforms against concentration of power and financial inequality, reflecting a positive stance against authoritarian control in sports.

FA response to Government's White Paper on club football governance
FEB

23

2023

FA’s Self-Regulation on EDI Under Scrutiny
-27.85

A recent inquiry by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee highlighted concerns that the FA, along with other football organizations, is favoring internal self-regulation over mandatory, externally monitored Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans. Critics argue that this approach risks insufficient oversight to address long-standing issues of discrimination in football.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

July 22

The FA’s leadership, as expressed by Chair Debbie Hewitt, defended its internal Football Leadership Diversity Code and rejected external mandated oversight for EDI measures. This stance, favoring self-regulation over enforceable accountability, is seen as lacking robust commitment to addressing systemic exclusion, aligning with broader concerns about insufficient political and public accountability in governance.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

July 22

By opting to rely on internal measures rather than embracing comprehensive, mandated EDI Action Plans as recommended by independent reviews, the FA appears to sidestep more effective checks and balances. This approach is criticized for potentially preserving entrenched industry practices that do not fully address diversity and inclusion challenges, thereby reflecting a concerning business practice from an ethical responsibility standpoint.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee