1st place in the Calor Rural Community Fund - £5,000 Category
Charlbury Cricket Club Outdoor Nets Renovation
Charlbury, England, United Kingdom
Aim
To provide cricket net facilities to,both boys and girls from the age of 9 to 17 years as well as adults , in a 10 mile radius of Charlbury
What is the need for your project in the community? How will your project improve local life?
To engage the youth in a team sport and practice and give them a focus,especially during the long summer days. It will provide a facility under adult supervision and prevent anti-social behaviour. It may help vulnerable young people being targeted for county lines drug trafficking.
What support do you have from the local community for your project?
The community are very supportive of the project. The club has been raising funds by organising an annual ball, barbecues, annual Fireworks Night and a Beer Festival. These are all extremely well attended by the local community.
Who will benefit from your project?
All boys and girls, men and women who want to play cricket. The nets will be open to everyone in Charlbury and surrounding villages at no charge. Local schools will also be able to use the facility. In addition, the club will provide free cricket coaching. We have one of the biggest women's section in the county
Tell us more about your project and how it will benefit your community if you are successful.
The provision of the cricket nets will greatly help the community at large. Engaging the youth in a team sport helps develop self esteem, provide regular exercise, encourages teamwork, builds stronger relationships, betters communication, teaches respect and helps with time management and discipline. In addition it will draw they youth away from drugs and related crime . It will provide enjoyment and a sense of belonging to adults too.
Please give a breakdown of the costs of your project.
Winch Cricket System, 2 bays, 10ft high netting £ 3750 +VAT TPT5 Non-grass synthetic surface £3850 + VAT Concrete for base £750 + VAT Digging and laying of base by club volunteers. NO CHARGE TOTAL COST INCLUDING VAT. £ 10,020.00
This project successfully funded on 16th July 2020