The England and Wales Cricket Trust (EWCT) Interest Free Loan Scheme provides finance to clubs for capital projects to help them build and ensure a sustainable future.
All scheme applicants must demonstrate that funds will be used to benefit the general community and not just a small group.
Who can apply?
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All ECB affiliated cricket clubs
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Other organisations that can evidence achievement/delivery of the EWCT’s charitable aims
ECB Clubmark registration or accreditation is not a requirement when applying.
What projects are eligible?
Buildings:
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Changing room development
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Clubhouse renovation
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Social area development
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Machinery store
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Score box
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Improvement in car parking facilities (for cricket purposes only)
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CCTV/security shutters (specifically to protect cricket buildings)
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Outdoor lighting (for security purposes)
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Energy consumption/saving systems
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Water consumption/saving systems
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Flood defence measures
Equipment purchase:
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Machinery
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Covers
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Sightscreens
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Scoreboard
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Mobile net cages
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Security/protection (perimeter fencing/ball stop netting)
Fine turf:
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Square
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Outfield
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Drainage/irrigation
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Flood defence measures
Want to know more? Have a look at ECB’s technical guidance on fine turf.
Land purchase:
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For cricketing purposes only
Non-turf:
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Non-turf practice facilities
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Match play pitches
Want to know more? Have a look at ECB’s technical guidance and list of ECB approved non-turf pitch systems and suppliers.
How to apply
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Download and read the EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme guidance notes (PDF)
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Can you answer yes to the following questions?
a) Is your club/organisation eligible to apply to the scheme?
b) Is the project you are considering eligible?
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If yes to both, please visit ims.ecb.co.uk to register and apply
How much can be applied for?
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Cricket clubs with a junior section* – £1,000 - £50,000
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Cricket clubs without a junior section – £1,000 - £20,000
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Other organisations – subject to application