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This project successfully funded on 17th January 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Carlisle CC - Outdoor practice net replacement
Carlisle, Cumberland, United Kingdom
Aim
We need to improve our outdoor practicing facilities as part of our ambition to have one of the best cricket facilities in the North.
Who are we?
Carlisle Cricket Club is a friendly, sociable and inclusive club. We have 3 senior weekend teams and one midweek team. Our junior section has five teams across under 11s, 13s and 15s as well large numbers of all stars and dynamos. The first eleven having been successful in the cumbria league have pushed into the Northern Pyramid. All our teams are having a successful 2025 summer and completing at all levels.
In the last 18 months we have also started developing our girls teams within the junior section something we will look to continue into the future.
Why are we crowdfunding?
In 2026 we plan to start a fourth senior team to transition the juniors into senior cricket, As well as continuing the development of the junior and girls sections.
The existing outdoor practice nets are in need of refurbishment and improvement as the use of these facilities are increasing. The net surface is damaged as a result of increased usage and the run up areas are uneven and dangerous.
The outdoor nets are an essential part of the training and development of the club and local cricketers.
We are clubmark accreditated and are always looking at ways we can improve our facilities and put them to the best use.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Every penny raised will be used in the refurbishment of the practise facilities at the club.
We are raising a total of £30,000 to modernise and refurbish our four-lane practice facility to increase the attractiveness of the club to prospective junior and senior players.
More importantly, it will assist the club's retention of junior and senior players by providing increased on-site facilities and subsequently allowing coaches and leaders to provide year-round coaching sessions.
- We have an active programme of events to fundraise, but this Crowdfunder appeal will be a big part of whether we are able to improve our facilities for our club's community.
- The money will provide an ECB-approved four-lane facility that will meet the demands of the club and will provide a safe, performance-led facility in which to hold warm-ups, coaching, drills, skills and net practice.
Community impact
Carlisle CC are a clubmark recognised not for profit organisation and plays an active part in the county-wide cricketing community, and we are a valued part of the local community.
We host a number of other community events which we plan to grow in 2026 increasing the need for safe and functional facitilites these events include our:
- Women & Girl's Softball Cricket Festival
- Junior Softballs Cricket Festivals crutial in the transition to hard ball cricket.
- All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket programmes mentioned above
- Social and fundraiser events throughout the year
- 6 junior cricket teams for boys and girls participation
- 4 senior teams comprising participants from age 13 to beyond age 50
These are safe, family-friendly and inclusive activities and events for members and local residents to enjoy spending time together. There's something for everyone.
The cricket training facilities are not just used by the teams based at Carlisle Cricket Club. They are also used by the district and county age group representatives including the county over 50s team.
Carlisle cricket club are proud to have developed junior cricketers who have representated the county in first class and one day competitions.
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!
By donating, you become part of our club history and our cricket family while helping us provide excellent net facilities for our present and future boys, girls and adult players.
A big THANK YOU in advance for your kindness and generosity - every penny counts!
Sport England - Movement Fund has provided £15,000 of match funding
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made