Physical wellbeing

How we support physical wellbeing

We make physical education fun
We include everyone, from those who love sport, to those who are less keen to get involved
Coaches give children the confidence and motivation to continue playing
We develop fundamental movement skills
We target areas where children are less active

Fun for all

According to Sport England’s Active Lives research, over 50% of children in England are not reaching the recommended amount of physical activity, and children are reporting fewer positive attitudes to sport and exercise. The World Health Organisation defines physical wellbeing as being a key factor when it comes to our overall health.

66% of Chance to Shine School participants strongly agree they enjoy taking part in exercise and sport, the national average for all children is just 47%.

98% of Chance to Shine Street participants strongly agree they feel confident when they exercise and play sport, the national average for all children is just 35%.

Sources: Chance to Shine survey of 826 Street participants; Sport England Active Lives (2021-2022); Chance to Shine survey of 3935 children at the end of a Chance to Shine Schools programme.

Getting Girls Active

With 1.9 million girls getting less than the recommended daily activity, our Girls Leadership Programme aims to break down the barriers that prevent them from engaging in sport. Find out the top tips from our Chance to Shine coaches to help girls get active:

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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Social wellbeing

Sport has a powerful role to play in helping children and young adults develop friendships, grow in confidence and reducing social isolation.
Personal development

Chance to Shine not only gives children the opportunity to play cricket but also to learn and develop through it.
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 areas without access to traditional cricket clubs.

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.