Leave a legacy

We know our supporters share our vision and passion to give all children the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. Every gift in every will, however large or small, makes a huge difference to our work. It's really simple - all your solicitor will need to include Chance to Shine in your will is our address and charity number.

Charity Address:

Chance to Shine, Kia Oval, Kennington, London, SE11 5SW

Registered Charity Number:

1123385 (England and Wales)

If you do not already have a will, or would like to create one, please use our free will service.

By leaving a gift to Chance to Shine, you can help ensure that we spread the power of cricket to young people long into the future.

If you would like more information about leaving a gift in your will, we’d welcome the opportunity to talk to you confidentially. Please email [email protected].

In addition to legacy gifts, we’re always touched when we’re chosen as the beneficiary of gifts given in memory. If we can help with the collection of the donations in any way, please get in touch with [email protected] or call us.

Write your will for free

Chance to Shine has teamed up with Farewill to offer you the opportunity to create your will for free.

Farewill is the largest will writer in the UK, and has won multiple awards for its service, including National Will Writing Firm of the Year 2019 & 2020 at the British Wills and Probate Awards.

In just under 30 minutes, their expert team will take you through the process from the comfort of your home. They will also give you the option to leave a gift to Chance to Shine or another cause of your choice.

Use the code CTS-WEB at checkout to claim your free will. The service is available to supporters in England and Wales.

Write your will for free

If you don't feel confident writing a will online, you can make your will over the phone with one of Farewill's specialists.

Request a callback

Alternatively, call Farewill on 020 8050 2686 to book in a telephone will appointment. Just remember to notify the Customer Service team at the start of the call that you are a Chance to Shine supporter.

Leave a Legacy

We know our supporters share our vision and passion to give all children the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. Last year we were honoured to receive a legacy from Kenneth George James. Ken friends, and executors of the will, Bill Boyes and Bob Baxter have shared their experience of setting up the legacy.

Read Ken's Story

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Donate

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.
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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.