How we support physical wellbeing

We make physical education fun

Through cricket, children develop a positive relationship with sport.

We make sport inclusive

We include everyone, from those who love sport to those who are less keen to get involved

We help young people gain confidence

Coaches ensure young people have a fun experience and develop their skills gaining the confidence and motivation to continue playing

We target areas where cricket is needed most

We choose to work in areas where we know 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. Our programmes are designed to help children to develop positive attitudes towards sport.

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%.

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:

An evening with Gower and Gooch

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Creating Opportunities to Play
How we support physical wellbeing

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.
Work for us

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