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Help us change young lives through cricket

Chance to Shine is the single biggest school sport development initiative ever undertaken in Britain. We need your help to raise the £2.5million/year needed to keep this important programme running.

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“Chance to Shine has and continues to be a tremendous success. It is one of the most successful grassroots sports initiatives in this country that many other sports can learn lessons from.”

Hugh Robertson MP, Minister for Sport and the Olympics

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Bringing cricket back to state schools

Chance to Shine is bringing cricket back to schools. Before the Cricket Foundation launched the schools' cricket programme in 2005, fewer than 10% of state schools played competitive cricket.

'Chance to Shine supported by Brit Insurance' is now running in 4,000 schools and 1.5million children have enjoyed cricketing opportunities as a result. Read more

Chance to Shine is not just about cricket. Young people involved in the programme are developing essential life skills and values, such as leadership, discipline, teamwork and understanding how to win and lose.  Read more

You can read just how Chance to Shine is having an impact on young lives in our case studies section

£15 pays for a child to benefit from Chance to Shine for a year. How to help

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FAQs

If you've got a question about Chance to Shine, hopefully you'll find it answered in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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The Cricket Foundation

The Cricket Foundation is an independent, registered charity fully endorsed by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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Media Centre

A number of resources for journalists and other media professionals can be found in the Media Centre.

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