Melda Kahraman

Melda joined Chance to Shine in September 2019. Previously working as a social researcher in Ipsos Turkey, she managed research projects about various topics such as youth, children, gender equality, employment, health and business environment. Melda holds a BA in Sociology and is currently writing her thesis to finish her MA in NGO Management and Social Projects.

Melda moved to London from Istanbul, Turkey with her family in the beginning of 2019. Coming from a different sporting culture where cricket is not played at all, Melda is finding it interesting to discover a new sport and its strong influence on empowering children and young people.

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Creating the Right Environment

On a Saturday morning, Thornton Heath Leisure Centre is a sea of smiling faces. Across four high tempo street sessions, up to 140 young people experience the joy of cricket every week.
Chance to Shine Ashes Preview Dinner 2023

Join us for an exclusive evening at The Kia Oval, home of the most memorable moments in Ashes cricket for a rare chance to hear from Ashes legends, as they share their insights ahead of the 2023 series. The India Room, The Oval Cricket Ground, 18.30 18 May 2023
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In the capital of Wales, a new Street project is thriving.
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Major Gifts Officer
Ellie Edwards

Special Events Manager
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Inclusive Programmes Manager
Gabrielle Russell

Major Gift Manager
Les Rolt

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Stuart Priscott

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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.
About us

Chance to Shine is a national cricket charity that works in state schools and communities to spread the power of cricket. We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to play and learn through cricket. We believe that cricket teaches children valuable skills like communication, teamwork and respect that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
STREET CRICKET

Chance to Shine Street cricket is fast, fun and free. It's played with a tapeball and requires no protective equipment. It's cricket's answer to five-a-side football.
Primary schools

Chance to Shine work in state primary schools across England and Wales supporting schools to deliver cricket coaching to their pupils. We teach cricket in primary schools and support teachers with free resources including lesson plans, videos and tips from the professionals.
The challenge

Chance to Shine believes in how the power of cricket can help children from state schools and deprived communities. We know that many children are missing out on the benefits of physical eduction particularly girls, those from a BAME background and from a lower socio-economic background.
Contact Us

Contact Chance to Shine, the national cricket charity, who spread the power of cricket in state schools and communities across the country.
Work for us

Job opportunities at children's charity Chance to Shine. Come and help us spread the power of cricket.
Secondary schools

We provide competition opportunities for children in state secondary schools. We have also developed a set of digital resources for teachers. Chance to Shine will also deliver a girls' cricket programme in secondary schools, training young leaders and developing life skills through playing the sport.
Get cricket in your school

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

Find your nearest Chance to Shine Street cricket project.