Chance to shine

The Cricket Foundation launched the Chance to shine programme in May 2005, aiming to raise £50 million to fund cricket programmes and competition over ten years.

Chance to shine is addressing the decline in competitive school cricket. The single biggest sports-development initiative ever undertaken in the UK, Chance to shine will reach one third of all schools in England and Wales over ten years and engage two million young people.

The clear motivation behind Chance to shine lies in recognising the power of competitive team sports – and cricket in particular – to help young people develop skills and attitudes that will help them in all aspects of their future lives.

Cricket is the ultimate team game. It demands both individual and collective responsibility.

Cricket insists upon high standards of conduct and provides good role models.

Cricket teaches leadership and team-work, as well as strategic awareness and risk-taking.

Cricket is wholly inclusive and draws together people from all cultures and backgrounds. It gives opportunities to boys and girls, as well as to those with disabilities.

Visit the Chance to shine website for full details, and to join the appeal or donate online.

Contacts

For further information about Chance to shine, please contact:

Nick Gandon, Director
Tel: 07799 477758
Email: nickgandon.cricketfoundation@ecb.co.uk