Strabane cricket Club- Boundaries cleared

Aim

Support Strabane CC! To make cricket inclusive and accessible for all ages. Promoting equality, diversity and community participation.

Who are we?

Strabane Cricket Club is a community-based, volunteer-run sports club providing cricket opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in the Strabane area. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, inclusive and family-friendly, offering senior, junior and women’s cricket in a supportive environment. The club plays an important role in bringing people together through sport, promoting physical activity, confidence and community spirit. Our ambition is to continue growing cricket locally — especially for women and girls — so that everyone in Strabane has the opportunity to get involved, belong, and enjoy the game.

Why are we crowdfunding?

We are crowdfunding to make cricket accessible for everyone. Funds will help us buy inclusive equipment, improve facilities, support women and girls’ cricket, and create opportunities for disabled and underrepresented players to take part safely and confidently.

Our project is eligible for extra funding as it supports a community within a recognised area of high deprivation. NINIS data highlights Strabane as one of the most deprived areas in Northern Ireland, with challenges around income, health, education and access to opportunities. By providing inclusive, low-cost cricket and community activities, this project directly addresses inequality, supports underrepresented groups, and delivers positive social and wellbeing outcomes in line with funding criteria.

How we’ll spend the money raised

1. Coaching Costs 

 4 coaches × £20/hour × 2 hours

= £160 per session

£160 × 10 sessions = £1,600

2. Facility Hire 

 £24 per hour × 2 hours = £48 per session

£48 × 10 sessions = £480

3. Equipment (Women/Girls & All-Ability)

 Softballs, bats, protective equipment for women/girls, adaptive/accessible equipment, sensory balls.

£1,300

 4. Volunteer & Coach Development

 Coach education, disability-inclusion training, safeguarding and first aid.

£800

 5. Participant Support & Inclusion Costs

 Transport assistance for disabled participants, accessibility adjustments, water/snacks, support worker if required.

£620

 6. Marketing, Promotion & Outreach

 Social media ads, posters, targeted outreach to disability groups and women/girls’ organisations.

£200

 7. Project Administration & Monitoring

 Registration, attendance tracking, reporting, evaluation tools.

£0–(absorbed into club contribution)

Total Project Cost: £5,000

Community impact

Our project benefits the whole community by creating a safe, inclusive space where people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can come together. Beyond cricket, our facilities support social activities, youth engagement, wellbeing, and community events, helping to reduce isolation, build confidence and strengthen local connections.

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!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made