EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme

The EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme (IFLS) aims to finance capital projects to help create a sustainable future for cricket.  The scheme is funded by the England and Wales Cricket Trust (EWCT), a wholly owned charitable subsidiary of the England and Wales Cricket Board Limited (ECB).

Who can apply?

• All ECB affiliated cricket clubs

• Other organisations that can evidence delivery of the EWCT’s charitable aims

What projects are eligible?

Buildings:

• Ball Stop Netting

• Changing Room Extension

• Changing Room New Build

• Changing Room Renovation

• Flood Resilience - Building Protection

• Improvement in Car Parking Facilities (for cricket purposes only)

• Machinery Store

• New Build – Other

• Outdoor Lighting (for security purposes)

• Pavilion Extension

• Pavilion New Build

• Pavilion Renovation

• Perimeter Wall or Fencing

• Roof Repair or Replacement

• Score Box

• Security - CCTV / Shutters (specifically to protect cricket buildings)

• Social Area Development

Equipment purchase:

• Covers

• Digital

• Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) System

• Machinery (subject to health and safety qualifications)

• Mobile Net Cage(s)

• Replacement Netting

• Sight Screens

• Scoreboard

Fine turf:

• Square

• Outfield

• Bore Holes

• Irrigation Systems

• General Landscaping of Cricket Grounds / Sites

• Flood Resilience – Drainage / Ditch or Culvert Clearance

Want to know more? Have a look at ECB’s technical guidance on fine turf.

Land purchase:

• For cricketing purposes only

Non-turf:

• ECB approved non-turf practice facilities (26m min)

• ECB approved non-turf match pitches (30m min)

Want to know more? Have a look at ECB’s technical guidance and list of ECB approved non-turf pitch systems and suppliers.

Sustainability:

• Energy Saving, including:

  • Insulation (roof / walls)

  • Double / triple glazing

  • Solar PV / solar thermal systems

  • LED lighting

  • Power supply

  • Energy efficient heating systems, e.g. boilers, radiators, air/ground-source heat pumps

  • EV Chargers

• Water Saving, including:

  • Rainwater Harvesting

  • Greywater Recycling

  • Sanitaryware / flush reduction devices

  • Aeration devices, e.g. shower heads or taps

  • Reduced Flow Devices, e.g. non-concussive taps

How to apply

Download and read the EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme guidance notes (PDF)

If your cricket club / organisation is eligible to apply to the scheme, please visit ims.ecb.co.uk to register online and apply.

How much can be applied for?

• Cricket clubs with a junior section* - £1,000 - £75,000

• Cricket clubs without a junior section – £1,000 - £30,000

• Other organisations – £1,000 - £75,000

* A cricket club with a junior section is defined as “a cricket club that offers appropriate coaching and competition to cricketers under the age of 18 years”.

How much partnership funding is required?

A minimum of 10% partnership funding is required from the applicant.

About the England and Wales Cricket Trust

The EWCT supports community participation in cricket as a means of promoting and improving health – which is a charitable purpose.

In addition, the EWCT promotes work to improve provision of cricket in schools, clubs and other youth cricket activities. Activities funded by the EWCT must benefit the wider community, not just a small group or elite. This is a primary obligation of an applicant when applying for the funds provided by EWCT.