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This project successfully funded on 12th January 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Electric Roller : Cricket for all at the ICC
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Aim
Help Ilkley CC buy a 4ft Electric Auto-Roller so our pitches are of the highest quality for our juniors, women & girls and men's teams
Who are we?
Established in 1850 Ilkley Cricket Club is a founding member of the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior Cricket League. Today the club brings cricket to the whole community, hosting three senior mens, 2 ladies and five junior age groups, playing everyday throughout the summer if the British weather permits. If you're interested in yourself or one of your children playing then don't hesitate to get in touch, we welcome players of all ages , gender and ability!
Why are we crowdfunding?
Firstly a recap on 2022, our 4th flood in 6 years, completely gutting the club again. We are now unfortunately uninsured for floods , so any reserves we do gain from a seasons cricket we need to put aside for the eventuality of this occurring again.
Ilkley Cricket Club is raising funds to purchase a 4ft Electric Auto-Roller to prepare safer, truer pitches across all teams and age groups. Electric rolling cuts emissions and running costs, gives us more reliable prep windows, and improves the experience for juniors, women & girls, and senior cricket.
Our old roller starts 'most' of the time, blows filthy smoke everywhere , and costs us £1500 a year to maintain to keep it going. It has reached its end of life.
Who benefits
Juniors: safer bounce builds confidence and skills.
Women & girls: reliable prep encourages retention and growth.
Community & social cricket: more playable days, fewer cancellations.
Volunteers: lower noise and simpler operation help the grounds team.
Environment: massive reduction in carbon emissions.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Budget & funding
Electric Auto-Roller (4ft): £34,200
Delivery/transport: £600
Total project cost: £34,800
How it’s funded
This Crowdfunder (community): £15,000+
Sport England Movement Fund pledge: £15,000 (released when we hit target & supporter criteria)
Ilkley CC contribution: £4,800
How you can play your part
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.
Sport England - Movement Fund has provided £15,000 of match funding
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made