On-demand governance training, expert advisory, and practical workshops — built specifically for football clubs.
English football has never faced a more demanding governance environment. Yet until now, there has been no dedicated, on-demand training infrastructure to help club executives, board members, and owners build the governance capability the IFR era demands.
FIDEO fills that gap. We are a specialist learning and training partner with deep experience across regulated industries — and we have built a football-specific programme that combines the flexibility of on-demand learning with the depth of expert-led workshops, advisory support, and an ongoing professional network.
CPD-accredited micro-courses covering all IFR governance focus areas — self-paced, football-context specific, and accessible to club staff at every level.
Always AvailableStructured executive workshops combining scenario-based learning, governance simulation, and regulatory crisis exercises — delivered by practitioners with direct experience inside regulated industries and professional football.
Hands-OnGovernance audits, gap analysis, policy development, and ongoing specialist advisory — giving clubs the practical tools and expert guidance needed to evidence compliance, strengthen internal controls, and meet IFR expectations with confidence.
Expert-LedAccess to a continuous online academy, peer network, and regular regulatory update webinars — ensuring clubs stay current as IFR requirements evolve, and never face governance challenges in isolation. Our support also extends to the new Anti-Money Laundering requirements coming into force in 2029.
Long-Term PartnershipThe Football Governance Act 2025 has established the Independent Football Regulator. Our expert-led workshop gives your executives and board the knowledge, tools, and support to meet IFR licensing requirements — clearly, confidently, and ahead of time.
A structured full-day programme covering all core governance areas, delivered by specialists across regulation, finance, and the football industry.
The IFR regime shifts governance from informal practice to enforceable accountability. Clubs that prepare proactively will be far better positioned than those reacting under pressure.
Do your executives demonstrably understand IFR compliance requirements, modern governance best practice, and their personal duties and liability under the new regulatory regime? This programme closes that gap.
Poor governance has already led to club failures — including Bury FC and Macclesfield — with lasting consequences for fans, local communities, and football's integrity. IFR exists to write a new chapter.
Without targeted preparation, clubs face licensing delays, conditional approvals, and enhanced regulatory scrutiny. Being proactive protects your club, your board, and your reputation.
The Football Governance Act 2025 has created the Independent Football Regulator — introducing mandatory operating licences affecting clubs from the Premier League to the National League. This is a structural reset, not a minor update.
The workshop is the starting point. We offer a full end-to-end suite of training and advisory services — proportionate to your club's size, resources, and stage of IFR readiness.
The introduction of the Independent Football Regulator represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise governance standards across English football and protect clubs for the long term.
IFR licensing becomes a prerequisite for club operations from the 2026/27 season. Clubs that invest in governance preparation now will face licensing more smoothly — and their leaders will be far better protected.
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