The growth of Fantasy Club Cricket is proof that if you have a canny business idea, the right skillset and dogged determination then nothing can stop you. For Matt Heppell, being asked by his local cricket club, East Grinstead CC, to run a fantasy league competition got the cogs whirring and, as a web developer, […]
Club Cricket Funding
How to Fund Your New Cricket Pitch: Advice & Support
In this content collaboration with Total Play Ltd, we’ll be looking at funding your cricket club’s outdoor nets facility, match pitches or artificial cricket surfaces. Cricket Yorkshire has partnered with Total Play for years because they offer incredible expertise with sports surface design and construction, including six different ECB-approved systems. Whether it’s a new natural […]
Brsk launch TV service – plus unlimited referrals for clubs
Our broadband partner Brsk have introduced a TV service (BetterTV) as they look to add extra value and choice, while delivering rocket-speed broadband. Tuck into of all the shows, movies and live content you could possibly want – at a low price that is hard to beat. Enjoy documentaries, sport and much more with a […]
How to recruit more club members (without Lord Kitchener)
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU! A man with a mighty moustache, wearing a military hat stares out. His gloved right hand points sternly right at you. Look familiar? It’s the ‘Your Country Needs You’ poster depicting Lord Kitchener from 1914, urging volunteers to join the British Expeditionary Force. This graphic crops up on social media from […]
6 ways for cricket clubs to earn with easyfundraising
If your cricket club isn’t yet using easyfundraising, it’s missing out on a huge way to regularly earn money – at no cost to anyone. 🏏 If your cricket club registers on easyfundraising, Cricket Yorkshire will earn an affiliate commission. It doesn’t cost you anything – but you’ll also be supporting this website and grassroots […]
Settle boost capacity with 100% recycled plastic memorial benches
If you’ve never been, Settle Cricket Club’s Marshfield ground has just about everything going for it. It’s got bags of character with craggy hills behind and the chance of seeing a steam train puff its way across the viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. What it lacked a few years ago, as Chairman Andrew Davidson told […]
Sport England Small Grants Scheme returns for cricket clubs
Sport England’s Small Grants Programme is back for cricket clubs to apply to – with awards of up to £15,000. The fund is open until the end of 31 March 2024 and its funding focus is to “support projects that bring communities together and provide sport and physical activities for people who may be less […]
Club Cricket Grants: Getting third-party support and advice
Club cricket grants don’t grow on trees but there is plenty of low-hanging fruit to reach, with a helping hand. In this content collaboration with Angus Martin of The Name of the Game, we’ll explore some of the challenges for cricket clubs and how to get meaningful support, without handing over a big fee. Let’s […]
How cricket clubs can earn free funds every month
Cricket Yorkshire is partnering with easyfundraising to help cricket clubs take advantage of shopping all year round. Is your club set up to earn free donations from retailers across each month for years to come? You could be adding a substantial amount to the fundraising pot while your supporters shop online with easyfundraising. Turning online […]
Taj Butt & Great Horton Church: Inspiring junior cricketers
This is the story of Great Horton Church; a thriving, inner-city cricket club in Bradford whose community outreach stretches far beyond the game. I’m anticipating traffic congestion to get to Allerton Road in BD8 for the usual 6.15pm start. As it turns out, the drive over the top, past Bradford Royal Infirmary Hospital, a trip […]