Our Numbers

Since 2005 we have worked with all 39 county cricket boards to reverse the decline of cricket in state schools and to take the game to new places, using it to teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate children and young people. Here's a look at our latest facts and figures:

Since 2005

Chance to Shine has reached more than four million children in over 14,000 state schools and 165 community projects.

45% of the children that we have worked with are female.

In 2017:

Latest

England XI v Australia XI at Windsor Castle

A once in a lifetime event which will see former English and Australian internationals come together to compete in a historic fixture at the stunning Royal Household Cricket Club in Windsor.
The Cricketers Golf Invitational - in support of Chance to Shine

Escape for a weekend of superb golf with one of your cricketing heroes held in Southern Spain
Stars of grassroots cricket recognised at Chance to Shine Awards

Supported by NatWest, we celebrated this helping to spread the power of cricket.
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Free school resources

Chance to Shine has built a powerful bank of free 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.
Primary schools

Chance to Shine work in state primary schools across England and Wales supporting schools to deliver cricket coaching to their pupils.
Get cricket in your school

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

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

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Secondary schools

We provide competition opportunities for children in state secondary schools. We have also developed a set of digital resources for teachers.
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.