Wicketz

Wicketz is a cricket programme initially aimed at young people aged 8-19, living in areas with high levels of poverty. It provides year-round weekly cricket sessions as well as workshops that teach vital life skills. It breaks down barriers. With the support of partners such as the Home Office and police forces, it tackles some of the most challenging social issues faced by young people in the UK.

What is Wicketz?

Wicketz is a cricket programme for young people aged 8-19, living in deprived communities. By establishing sustainable community cricket hubs, we provide year-round weekly cricket sessions with a focus on breaking down barriers, developing crucial life skills, creating stronger communities and enabling brighter futures for those taking part.

How does it work?

Each Wicketz project has a dedicated development officer responsible for the running of multiple local hubs within the area. They work closely with the young people that come along to the sessions, many of whom are from hard-to-reach groups, including young offenders, refugees and excluded pupils.

How does it help young people?

Through cricket, Wicketz aims to tackle local issues affecting young people and their communities. Alongside cricket coaching and games, the young people taking part have the chance to learn from role models, community leaders, local authorities and others. Specially designed workshops also boost well being, social education, community awareness, promote positive life choices and develop new life skills.

We currently have 17 active Wicketz projects right across the UK

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Wicketz Impact

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Case Studies

Our Wicketz programme breaks down barriers, builds communities and empowers young people to build crucial life skills

Sara's Story

Sara, 15, joined the Wicketz programme in Southampton during lockdown in 2020. It was during the period of inactivity due to the global pandemic when Sara was inspired to not only become more active, but to become a role model to other young girls who want to take up the game.

Ahmed's Story

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Ahmed's Story

Ahmed joined his local Wicketz programme shortly after activity was allowed to open up again post Covid. The restrictions of the pandemic made for a difficult time for Ahmed and his family. He was living in a new area and needed opportunities to make new friends and rebuild his life.

Umar's Story

Umar, who was a young leader with Wicketz in Crawley, was supported and encouraged by a range of organisations and people, including Wicketz, to achieve his dream of going to Cambridge University.

Tiger's Story

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The Future

By establishing more sustainable hubs, it is our ambition that Wicketz will engage even more young people, leaving a lasting positive legacy for the communities we work in.

Staying Active At Home

We have launched an online hub for Wicketz participants to help them stay active at home during these unprecedented times.

Staying Active at Home

We have designed an activity pack containing a series of challenges to help keep our Wicketz participants physically and mentally active whilst at home.

Online hubs to help stay active at home

Thousands of disadvantaged and disabled young people can now remain active in their homes thanks to the launch of a series of new online hubs to support the well-being of participants.

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Our Other Programmes

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Table Cricket

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