Who are we?
Formed in 1996, Cornwall Cricket Board provides opportunities for adults and children, aged 5 and up, of all abilities to take part in Cricket across Cornwall. We want to grow cricket in the County by providing more opportunities for people to take part in the sport enabling them to discover and share their passion for cricket.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We are raising money to update and improve Cornwall Cricket Centre. The Centre serves as a pivotal hub for the Cornwall Cricket Board, hosting teams spanning disability and County Age Groups. The centre provides a winter training facility for cricket clubs across the county and plays host to indoor competitions allowing cricket to be an all year round sport. The Centre is also a hub for the development and support of volunteers, Coach and official education for all 67 clubs in the County. Beyond cricket, the centre's versatile main hall accommodates various clubs and sports, from netball to baseball. The hall's flexibility, with five lanes and multiple classrooms, facilitates concurrent use and diverse activities. While the state-of-the-art facility currently caters to cricket, necessary updates are crucial for its long-term future. Proposed alterations aim to broaden usability, welcoming diverse sports and organisations. The envisioned enhancements, including historical imagery showcasing players' professional journeys, promise to inspire and motivate current teams, fostering a deeper connection with Cornwall Cricket Centre's storied legacy.
Professional Cricketer Joe Phillips talking about how he trained at the Cricket centre to children on our holiday camp.
The Cornwall Cricket Centre has played a crucial role in nurturing the careers of numerous Cornish cricket players, enabling them to excel and join various professional teams. The Centre caters to a wide spectrum of participants, ranging from 5-year-old beginners to pathway players aspiring for professional careers. We have a disability team, set to compete professionally in 2024, and support and develop women & girls cricket across the county. Throughout winter, the Centre unites cricket clubs countywide, fostering year-round engagement with the sport. Additionally, recent modifications have facilitated access for other sports and community activities, enriching our offerings and extending our impact.
Opening up the Centre to more people including those living with disabilities, can help with building skills and confidence and improving social networks. People come to the Centre to learn cricket but to also have fun, meet new people and socially engage.
As well as improving physical fitness sports can help increase balance and coordination, improve sleep, reduce stress and improve confidence. It is also a great platform for people to socialise with others with similar interests and expand friendship groups.
Cornwall Cricket Board and the Community
Cornwall Cricket Board plays a vital role within Cornwall's cricketing community, serving as the official governing body and working closely with all 66 clubs throughout the county. We provide consistent support and guidance to clubs, regularly hosting courses at our centre on topics ranging from safeguarding to coaching. Our strong ties with the cricketing community allow us to maintain regular communication, ensuring we understand their evolving needs and the dynamic environment. We facilitate regular meetings with clubs, fostering opportunities for valuable feedback and collaboration. Our communication extends beyond cricket to other sports and the wider public, engaging through events, social media platforms, and our newsletter.
How we’ll spend the money raised
The money raised will be used to purchase new equipment and to give the building a fresh coat of paint.
We will also be creating a theme wall and displaying pictures of professional cricketers who have used the Centre to inspire future generations.
The planned adaptations will encourage greater use of the Centre not only by Cricket Clubs but by other sports, providing the Centre with a sustainable future for many years to come.
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!
Prize Draw Terms and Conditions:
By entering the prize draw you are agreeing to these prize draw terms and conditions.
The prize draw is being run by Cornwall Cricket Board, College Way, Truro, TR13XX. The prize draw is open to entrants over 18 years of age only, excluding employees of Cornwall Cricket Board and their families. In entering the prize draw, you confirm that you are aware that this prize is collection only from the Cricket Centre, Truro. Each £5 donation is the equivalent to one prize draw entry. To Enter for free please send your name and address to Cornwall Cricket Board at the address above. The prize draw opens on 08/07/24 and closes 5pm on 08/08/2024. Late entries will not be accepted. Cornwall Cricket Board will not accept responsibility if contact details provided are incomplete or inaccurate. The prize will be as follows: chocolates, biscuits and a bottle of fizz. The winners will be drawn at random. We reserve the right to substitute prizes with another prize of equal or higher value if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary to do so. The decision of Cornwall Cricket Board is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into about it. The winner will be notified after 16/08/24 attempt to contact will be by email up to two times. If contact is not made, Cornwall Cricket Board reserves the right to choose and notify a new winner. Arrangements for collection will be made between Cornwall Cricket Board and the selected winner via email. If the winner does not claim their prize within 14 days, they will lose their right to the prize. The prize will need to be collected from Cornwall Cricket Centre, Truro. You consent to any personal information you provide in entering the prize draw being used by Cornwall Cricket Board for the purposes of administering the prize draw. All personal information shall be used in accordance with the Boards Data Protection Policy, for details visit www.cornwallcricket.co.uk. Cornwall Cricket Board reserves the right to cancel the prize draw or amend these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice.