Kent FA, formally the Kent County Football Association, is the governing body responsible for football across Kent, England. It was established in 1881 and operates under the authority of The Football Association (The FA), supporting, governing, safeguarding and developing football throughout the county. The organisation's stated purpose is to create a football environment that is innovative, supportive, inclusive and representative of grassroots football in Kent. Kent FA works across a broad range of football activities rather than operating as a conventional professional football club. Its responsibilities include administering county football competitions, supporting affiliated clubs and leagues, developing players and coaches, supporting referees, promoting participation, safeguarding participants and helping improve football facilities. Its work covers grassroots football across different age groups and participation levels, including men's, women's, youth and inclusive football. The association organises the Kent County Cups and supports numerous affiliated leagues and competitions throughout the county. It also operates development programmes and initiatives designed to increase participation and improve the quality and accessibility of football. Recent activities include its Emerging Talent Centre for female players, referee-development programmes, coach education, facility and investment work, safeguarding initiatives and programmes supporting diversity and inclusion within Kent football. Kent FA is incorporated as Kent County Football Association Limited, a private company limited by guarantee without share capital. Companies House records the current registered office at Invicta House, Cobdown Park, London Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6DQ, and records the organisation as active with SIC code 93199, covering other sports activities. The company was incorporated on 11 October 2000, while the football association itself dates from 1881.