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This project successfully funded on 4th June 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Buckminster CC Pavilion Roof Repairs
Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Aim
Buckminster CC’s pavilion roof is failing. Help us fix it now so village cricket – for juniors, women and families – can survive and thrive!
Who are we?
Buckminster Cricket Club has been at the heart of village life for over 140 years. Nestled in the Leicestershire countryside on the Lincolnshire border, we're a family club playing in Division 2 of the Grantham & Melton Cricket Association — and proud 2013 league champions
But we're far more than a cricket team. We're a community hub where families gather on summer evenings, children discover a love of sport, and friendships are built across generations. We're actively growing women's cricket, junior coaching for over 60 children aged 5–16, and opening our doors to players of all backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities.
We're backed by an incredible team of volunteers, the support of our local MP Edward Argar, Councillor David Chubb, and our newly appointed Vice-President — former England and Warwickshire fast bowler Tim Munton.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Our beloved pavilion roof is failing. Despite years of patch repairs, it continues to leak — causing damp, damaging recently renovated interiors, and threatening the structural integrity of the building. A professional assessment has confirmed that a full roof replacement is the only viable option.
Without action now, the pavilion becomes unsafe. Junior coaching stops. Women's cricket plans stall. Match-day teas — a lifeline for our older members — come to an end. The community loses its only gathering place.
Sport England believe in what we're doing. They've offered us £6,300 through their Movement Fund — but only if we can crowdfund the rest. That's why we're here. This campaign is our chance to unlock that funding and save our club's home.
The total cost of the roof replacement is £12,600. With Sport England's £6,300 pledged, we need to raise the remaining £6,300 from the community and beyond. Every pound you pledge brings us closer — and unlocks the matched funding that makes it all possible.
On top of that, we want to grow the women's and girl's sections of our club, so any additional funding on top of what we raise to the roof will be put into making our facilities more welcoming to a mixed gender club.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Every penny is going straight into saving the pavilion.
Full roof removal & replacement (materials + labour)£12,600Contingency for unforeseen structural work£1,500Total£14,100
Funded by:
Sport England Movement Fund: £6,300
Crowdfunder target: £6,300
If we exceed our target, every extra pound will go into improving facilities as we expand our women's and girl's teams
Community impact
Buckminster CC isn't just a cricket club — it's the beating heart of a small rural village. Our pavilion hosts:
Junior coaching for over 60 children aged 5–16
Women's and girls' cricket — a programme we're actively building to break down barriers in sport
Match-day teas and social events — for many of our older members, this is their main social outing of the week
Community gatherings — from charity events to family celebrations
We're on a mission to become a truly inclusive club — welcoming people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and abilities. The pavilion is the foundation of everything we do. Without it, none of this happens.
As Edward Argar MP said after visiting our ground: "Local village cricket clubs like Buckminster CC bring huge value to our communities. I will certainly be batting for Buckminster."
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!
Sport England - Movement Fund has provided £8,462 of match funding
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made