Norfolk Community Fund has provided £2,500 of match funding
Project 100
Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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Aim
To deliver £66,000 of new ECB-approved nets and then we will continue onto disabled access and more, building cricket for all in Thetford
Who are we?
We’re Thetford Town Cricket Club, home to a growing family of players, from our Dynamos kids to our women’s and men’s teams, all united by one dream: to build a lasting future for cricket in Thetford.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Through Project 100, our aim is to create a fully inclusive, modern, and accessible community sports environment that enables more people in Thetford to become active, stay active and feel part of a supportive community. This project is designed to address clear participation barriers, respond to rising demand and ensure that physical activity is available to everyone, regardless of age, gender, ability, mobility, confidence, or background. As a volunteer led club deeply embedded in Thetford, we support hundreds of residents each year through affordable, community-based sport. We see firsthand how cricket helps young people build confidence, gives adults valuable social connection and provides families with a safe, positive environment. However, our ability to deliver these benefits is limited by facilities, restricted training capacity and significant accessibility challenges that prevent many residents from taking part.
By delivering this project, we want to achieve three core outcomes.
1. Increased participation across Thetford’s diverse community
The installation of new ECB approved training nets will allow us to safely accommodate more teams, more sessions, and more new participants. Demand from youth cricket, women and girls and beginner players continues to rise, yet our current facility restricts growth. With modern and safe training spaces, we can run more entry level sessions, expand coaching programmes, and provide tailored opportunities for groups who are currently underrepresented or inactive. This will help more residents start their physical activity journey and give them a clear, positive pathway into sport. Our ladies’ team is growing year by year.
2. A fully inclusive and accessible facility where everyone can participate with confidence
This project goes far beyond replacing the nets. We will introduce new disabled parking, level access across the patio and fully accessible seating areas. These improvements are essential for disabled residents, older adults, parents with pushchairs and anyone who struggles to move safely around the site. Accessibility has been a longstanding barrier, and this project finally allows us to remove it. By creating a space where everyone can watch, play, volunteer and socialise, we will significantly expand who can take part and how long they can remain active. The facility will feel welcoming, easy to navigate and genuinely inclusive, supporting people who have previously felt excluded from sport.
3. Long term physical activity habits supported by a welcoming, social, community owned environment
People stay active when they feel connected. A modern and attractive facility will help people remain engaged beyond their first introduction to cricket. The accessible patio and seating will create a warm and social environment where families can attend together, carers can stay and feel involved, and older adults can spend time comfortably and confidently. These social elements encourage motivation, belonging and commitment. They help turn occasional activity into long term participation.
The improvements will also strengthen our partnerships with schools, youth groups, and wider community programmes. With greater capacity and a fully accessible site, we can offer more outreach sessions, run targeted programmes, and welcome groups who have previously struggled to access sport.
Ultimately, Project 100 will create a resilient community owned sporting space that inspires pride, increases activity levels, reduces inequalities, and provides Thetford with a facility that genuinely meets its current and future needs. Every resident who wants to play, watch, volunteer or connect will have a place where they feel welcome and able to stay active for years to come.
Together, we can make Project 100 a reality
How we’ll spend the money raised
Every penny raised through Project 100 will be used to directly improve training, facilities, and the matchday experience at Thetford Town Cricket Club.
Item
Description
Estimated Cost
ECB standard three lane training nets
Full installation including groundworks, surfacing, fencing and completion testing
£66,000
Disabled parking installation
Creation of accessible bays, surfacing and signage
£8,000
Level access patio
Removal of uneven ground, laying new surface and creating full step free access
£10,000
Accessible pathways
Widening and resurfacing walkways around the site
£6,000
Inclusive seating areas
New durable benches and accessible viewing points
£3,000
Solar lighting for walkways
Solar powered lighting along pathways and key access points to improve safety
£4,000
Contingency fund
For unexpected costs or price increases
£3,000
Every donation, big or small, moves us closer to our goal — creating a club that Thetford can be proud of, and facilities that will inspire generations of players to come
Community impact
At Thetford Town Cricket Club, cricket is only part of the story. Our ground is more than just a place to play — it’s a place where people come together.
We’re proud to be a true community hub, welcoming players, families, and supporters of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Whether it’s a Friday night training session buzzing with young Dynamos, parents cheering from the boundary, or our growing women’s side breaking new ground for local sport there’s a real sense of belonging here that goes far beyond the game itself.
Our facilities are open to more than just cricketers. We regularly host community events, family fun days, and fundraising activities that bring Thetford residents together in positive, healthy, and social ways. The clubhouse serves as a gathering space not just for matches, but for celebrations, charity events, and school collaborations that strengthen local connections.
By improving our facilities through Project 100, we’ll be creating opportunities for even more people to get involved from children discovering sport for the first time, to adults finding friendship and fitness, to supporters who simply love being part of something local and uplifting .
Better inclusive facilities will help develop skills and confidence. More seating will make our ground a welcoming space for families and older supporters. And together, these upgrades will ensure Thetford Town Cricket Club continues to be a place that unites people, supports wellbeing, and inspires pride in our community for 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!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 31st July 2026 at 9:51am