We're still collecting donations
On the 17th January 2025 we'd raised £34,325 with 113 supporters in 131 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
K&DCC and KDRC Protection Netting System Appeal
by Neil Moxley in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Total raised £34,345
raised so far114
supportersCricket balls landing into the tennis courts present a safety concern for both clubs. Installing netting protection will tackle this issue.
by Neil Moxley in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom
New stretch target
Who are we?
We are two sports' clubs (K&DCC and KDRC) situated in the heart of Knowle and Dorridge in the West Midlands.
Why are we crowdfunding?
- As per the video, we need netting to stop cricket balls from landing on tennis courts and potentially injuring players.
- With development of enhanced bat technology and semi-professional nature of cricket that is played at Station Road, the current netting system is no longer high enough to prevent an ever-increasing amount of cricket balls encroaching onto tennis courts managed by KDRC.
- The current netting system is shown above.
How we’ll spend the money raised
We will install a semi permanent ball stopping netting protection system. The project already has been granted planning permission by Solihull MBC. A project visualisation is shown below:
Community impact
It is a hugely important safety feature that will enable tennis players of all ages and abilities to step onto court knowing that their safety will not be compromised.
With the increasing scale of both cricket and tennis programmes and the usage of our collective social spaces by club members and community/charitable groups - both clubs need to invest to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£500 or more
Name inscribed on plaque in thanks for donation
Name of individual or business to be inscribed on a permanent plaque that will be installed at Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club in grateful thanks of their donation
£100 or more
Two tickets to see WBA league fixture
Two tickets to see WBA league fixture. Game to be decided by organisers, in the event of multiple donations, winner's name to be drawn out of a hat
£150 or more
Four tickets to see Birmingham City league fixture
Four tickets to see a league fixture involving Birmingham City. Game to be decided by organisers. In the event of multiple donations, winner's name to be drawn out of a hat.
£150 or more
Long weekend at luxurious cabin near Weymouth
Two of our members have generously donated the prize of a long weekend at a cabin in Dorset - the date of which will be mutually-decided once the money has been raised. Again, if there are multiple donations for this, the winner's name will be pulled out of a hat.
£50 or more
Luxurious hamper filled with goodies
One of our members specialises in creating hampers filled with goodies - mainly to eat and drink! In the event of multiple donations to this, winners will be pulled out of a hat.
£150 or more
Two tickets to Aston Villa Premier League fixture
Two tickets to one of Aston Villa's Premier League matches. Game to be decided by the organisers, name drawn out of a hat in the event of multiple donations to this value.
£300 or more
Signed Aston Villa shirt. Personalised by manager.
A signed Aston Villa shirt, signed to the individual concerned by the club manager. Please note, a draw will be made on a date to be communicated to choose the winner out of a hat.