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

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Guidance for returning to cricket delivery in Schools

England stars help celebrate virtual Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week

Current and former England Cricketers inspired children to get active through a series of virtual cricket sessions as part of Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week.

Ebony Rainford-Brent

Ebony Rainford-Brent is a former England cricketer and is the Director of Women's Cricket at Surrey CCC.

Monday 22 June - Strictly Come Catching

This is a catching challenge with a twist - encouraging children to explore different throwing and catching techniques. Star fast-bowler Mark Wood is on hand to talk you through this one!

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.

Get cricket in your school

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

Work for us

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

Find Street cricket

Find your nearest Chance to Shine Street cricket project.

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.

How we measure impact

At Chance to Shine, we work to measure the impact that we are having in the areas in which we deliver accurately.