The difference we make

Personal development

Chance to Shine not only gives children the opportunity to play cricket but also to learn and develop through it. Read more

Creating opportunities

We work in state schools to provide free coaching sessions. Our Chance to Shine Street cricket sessions bring the sport to people in urban areas without access to traditional cricket clubs. Read more

Physical wellbeing

Too many children miss out on the benefits of physical activity. We aim to change this by giving them positive experiences of sport. Read more

Latest

Felix White unites as charity ambassador

Tailenders star lends support to Chance to Shine
New Impact Report published

Chance to Shine achieve gender parity as nearly 300,000 young people play cricket in schools despite the pandemic. The latest Impact Report is published today.
Chance to Shine programmes launched in Scotland

Chance to Shine has launched it's programmes in schools and communities in Scotland for the first time.
Youth Social Action Programmes – Open for Applications until 12 July 2021

Chance to Shine is pleased to announce the launch of its Youth Social Action Programmes, now open for applications from young people aged 13 – 24 in the UK.

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.
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.
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.
Chance to Shine LIVE!

Join us for a live Chance to Shine cricket session every Wednesday, streamed through our YouTube channel.
Work for us

Job opportunities at children's charity Chance to Shine. Come and help us spread the power of cricket.
Get cricket in your school

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

Find your nearest Chance to Shine Street cricket project.
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.