We are a Charity, founded in and based upon cricket, that helps young people, particularly those with social, environmental, physical or learning disadvantages, to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities.

We were founded in 1950 by a group of actors in the Tavern at Lord's Cricket Ground. They wished to give something back to the game they loved, their aim being to help and encourage young people to participate in the game of cricket, especially those who perhaps would not otherwise have the opportunity.

Over the years, our charitable mission has developed and broadened and we raise money through the tireless work of members and volunteers across the country, often capitalising on our celebrity network that has been a key strength since our foundation.

Fifty per cent of the funds we award goes to cricket projects - equipment and competitions for those young people playing the game at grass roots level in schools and clubs. The other half is awarded to special needs schools or organisations, supporting their work to encourage youngsters to participate in recreational activities and a wide range of disabled sports. We are passionate about providing mobility and we supply specially adapted minibuses at a rate of almost one every week. We are also one of the leading funders of sports wheelchairs.

Our charitable giving is channelled through five key funds:

• Youth cricket at grass roots level
• The supply of specially adapted minibuses
• Sports Wheelchair Sponsorship Scheme
• Sports and Recreation facilities for young people with Special Needs (SRSN)
• The Brian Johnston Memorial Trust

• The Bridge School
• CitiCricket
• Disability sport (Karl Hassell and Mickey Bushell)
• Table Cricket
• The Villa Real School