Zoya Zia

Zoya joined Chance to Shine as Senior Impact and Evaluation Officer in November 2021. Originally from Pakistan and Texas, Zoya has found her place in between. She moved to London in 2020 to study her MSc Human Rights and Politics at the London School of Economics. Previously, she received her BA in International Relations at the University of Texas at Austin, where she became fluent in Arabic and conducted research in Mexico City and Bangkok.

She is excited to join Chance to Shine and hopes to understand the impact of cricket on young people today, a time fraught with uncertainty. In particular, she is interested in the relationship between sport and children's rights worldwide, deeply inspired by the likes of Colin Kaepernick, Naomi Osaka and Marcus Rashford. She also enjoys following her team, the San Antonio Spurs, reading and writing poetry and watching global TV and cinema.

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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.
Lizzy Heyman

Fundraising Assistant
Danny Maskell

Operations Manager - Midlands
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Every gift is important and every pound we receive helps to give more young people the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket.

Currently, every donation made to Chance to Shine is being matched pound for pound by the ECB. So any gift you make will go twice as far.

If you would prefer to send a cheque rather than donate online, please make it payable to Chance to Shine and send to Chance to Shine, Kia Oval, London SE11 5SW.

Lizzy Heyman

Fundraising Assistant
Danny Maskell

Operations Manager - Midlands
Charlie Wood

Events & Partnerships Officer
Ellie Edwards

Special Events Manager
Rohan Randhawa

Inclusive Programmes Manager
Gabrielle Russell

Major Gift Manager
Les Rolt

Finance Manager
Stuart Priscott

Operations Manager - South West & Wales, South Central
Nic Platt

Director of Finance & Resources
Steve Peyman

Director of Operations

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.
Get cricket in your school

Here's how Chance to Shine can support your school in delivering 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.
Work for us

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

Chance to Shine is an independent charity that works to spread the power of cricket in schools and communities across the country. Set up as the Cricket Foundation, the charity aims to provide opportunities in state schools and deprived communities.