We believe that cricket helps children learn resilience, teamwork and respect.

Our challenge

Only 1 in 5 children get enough physical activity each day.

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Our reach

Since 2005, we’ve coached over 6 million children.

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Our campaign

We’re an independent charity and we need your help.

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WHAT CHANCE TO SHINE CAN OFFER YOU

Find Street cricket

Find your nearest Chance to Shine Street cricket project.

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Get cricket in your school

Here's how Chance to Shine can support your school in delivering cricket.

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Free school resources

Chance to Shine has built a powerful bank of free cricket teaching resources for primary schools so teachers can lead their own cricket sessions. The resources include lesson plans, instructional videos and top tips.

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OUR IMPACT

34%

of children had not played
cricket before their
Chance to Shine session.

81%

of Street cricketers
said they'd made
new friends.

72%

of school participants
said "It made me
like cricket more".

Support us

Your support will help give children the opportunity to play and learn through cricket; a chance they might not otherwise have without our programmes. Please help us today by making a gift online. Support us

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Latest news

  • Chance to Shine Awards 2023

    Key members of the Chance to Shine network were celebrated for their commitment to inspiring young people through cricket during an emotional evening hosted by Elleanor Oldroyd at Lord’s in November. Read more

  • A joint statement on the findings of the ICEC Report

    A joint statement from Chance to Shine, The ACE Programme and Lord's Taverners on the findings of the ICEC Report. Read more

Upcoming events

  • Trek the Alps for Chance to Shine

    Are you looking for some adventure in 2024? Join Chance to Shine’s new overseas trek in September 2024 where you will spend three exclusive days hiking the beautiful mountains of the Alps with ‘Team Chance to Shine’ and a former England cricketer. Read more

  • Chance to Shine Berkshire Golf Day 2024

    Join us at the beautiful Berkshire Golf Club for the annual Chance to Shine Golf Day. Read more