Marsden CC 2026 Crowdfunder

Aim

We are looking to increase participation in sport, get people active and reduce inequalities through our junior, women and senior teams.

Marsden Cricket Club

Who are we?

Marsden Cricket Club is a popular community club, situated in Tyne and Wear. Historically, South Shields is well known for coal mining, with our club being formed in 1925 for local miners to enjoy their weekly cricket fix after a long week 'down the pit'. Our Club was previously located next to the iconic Souter Lighthouse before relocating to our current home, The Jack Clark Park, towards the end of the 1930's - where it has remained to this day.

The Cricket Club is a member of the Durham & North East Cricket League, with four adult teams playing in the divisions of this competition. We have a thriving junior section including; a successful ECB All-Stars programme, as well as U9's, U11's, U13's & U15's teams playing in the Durham Junior Cricket League. We have recently had our very own Walking Cricket team, and have worked closely with Durham CCC building strong links with them towards SEN Cricket and are a Champion Club for Special Needs and Disability- the only one within South Tyneside! In 2025 we also embarked upon a new journey, creating our very own Women's Cricket team!

Furthermore, across the winter months we also have 4 football teams who call the Jack Clark Park their home. These team's include 2 junior football teams, and 2 senior football teams. 

Why are we crowdfunding?

Our cricket club is proud to be growing both on and off the field, with a strong focus on inclusion and community. Recently, we launched our very own women’s cricket team — an exciting step that is already helping to remove barriers and create more opportunities for women and girls to get involved in the sport. By providing a welcoming and supportive environment, we’re opening the door for more people across our community to experience cricket, stay active, and feel part of the game.

We are committed to being a club for everyone. We actively support individuals from low economic backgrounds and strive to ensure cricket is accessible regardless of financial circumstances. Our club is also proud to be inclusive of people from a wide range of ethnicities and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of our community and ensuring everyone feels welcome.

Starting a women’s team allows our club to branch out further into the community and become even more inclusive. It creates opportunities for people who may previously have felt that cricket wasn’t accessible to them, helping to break down barriers that can sometimes restrict participation in sport.

The funds we raise will go towards purchasing essential equipment to support the growth of our women’s team, ensuring new players have everything they need to take part confidently. This funding will also support our junior section, helping us remain inclusive and accessible for young players by providing additional equipment so that every child who wants to play cricket has the chance to get involved.

With your support, we can continue building a club that welcomes everyone — giving more women, girls, and young people the opportunity to play cricket, stay active, and be part of a supportive community. 🏏

How we’ll spend the money raised

• Women’s Team Equipment – Purchasing essential cricket equipment such as bats, balls, stumps, gloves, and training kit to support the development and growth of our newly established women’s team. 
• Junior Section Equipment – Providing additional kit for our junior players so that all children can participate, including those who may not be able to afford their own equipment. This helps keep our youth programme inclusive and accessible.
• Training & Coaching Resources – Investing in coaching equipment such as balls, cones, training aids, and practice nets to improve training sessions for women, juniors, and senior players.
• Community & Inclusion Initiatives – Supporting programmes that encourage participation from women and girls, people from different ethnic backgrounds, and individuals from low-income households by helping remove financial and equipment barriers to sport. 
• Facility & Practice Improvements – Improving our practice areas and club facilities, including refurbishing part of our pavilion to create a safe, secure, and private space for our newly formed women’s team to change and store their equipment. This will help ensure the club environment is welcoming, appropriate, and inclusive for all players.
  
  

HELP US TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL!

Our Community Impact

Marsden Cricket Club has strong links to its local community. In the past 20 years we have supported a number of local primary schools, delivering specialist sessions which engage, and provide opportunities for young people. We have also been part of the ECB's Initiative 'Chance to Shine'. Across the past decade we have also supported a number of local projects including; Cubs, Beavers & bereavement groups, along with playing host to a number of charity days and schemes. These links and initiatives are central to our clubs ethos and beliefs and have been the basis of our club structure for a number of years. In 2023 we were also thrilled to create a strong partnership with Durham CCC towards SEN and Disability cricket.

Marsden Cricket Club also provides an inclusive environment for all of its members, and individuals throughout the local community. We have a diverse range of members from various abilities, experiences and backgrounds. In recent years, we have played host a local Bangladeshi tape ball cricket team, who have used our ground throughout the summer months. We have also been thrilled to have played host to a number of local Indian cricket teams, and provide their players with the ability to use our facilities. We have also hosted a Newcastle University Women's Cricket team and we are also in talks with a number of local community groups to help grow and develop these opportunities in the future.

Why are we doing this?

• Our mission is to make sport inclusive for all, with a goal of ensuring NO ONE misses out of participating in sport. 
• We continue to offer one of the cheapest annual subscription in our local area. 
• The club has developed its very own flexible payment scheme to ensure families are not hindered through the cost of sport. 
• The continuation of our sibling link scheme. 
• We have reduced the cost of our Winter Training to the lowest it has ever been, and are leaving our Summer Training as FREE for all. 
• Ensure a safe, welcoming and family centred environment for all. 
• To develop, modernise and renew our ground to ensure its long-term financial stability and future. 
• To continue to improve our offer across the local community. 
• To continue our strong partnerships with local schools, charities and organisations.

What YOU can do!

1. Make a Pledge

We appreciate any donation big, or small. Don't delay!!!

2. Spread the Word

Share our project with family and friends, and get behind us on our social media channels! The more people we reach, the more support we will receive!

3. Offer us Rewards

If you are or know any local businesses ask them to support us by offering rewards to our project. Or ask them to support us by utilising one of our Sponsorship Packages. 

4. Have your own fundraiser to support us!

Use the button on our page to support us by having a collection on your own!

Our target is to raise £8,000 in donations.

Every penny that we raise will be spent on our cricket club, and supporting the development of cricketers across South Tyneside. 

Your donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated and our heartfelt thanks go to you as we work towards hitting our target.

THANK YOU!!!!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 21st June 2026 at 4:15pm