75 years of the Lord's Taverners
Help us impact lives through cricket for another 75 years
Across the UK, too many young people face barriers that prevent them from thriving. There are still young people living with a disability who can't access mainstream sport and too many living in disadvantaged communities without safe spaces to play. Young people who've never had the chance to realise their potential or be part of a team.
Throughout our history, we've been breaking down these barriers through cricket, and we're reaching more young people than ever. Last year, over 30,000 young people took part in our programmes, from inclusive cricket for those living with a disability, to community cricket hubs in areas of high deprivation.
By giving £75 this Christmas, you will help ensure that our 75th year is not just a celebration of the past - but a platform for the future.
Here's to the next 75 years of changing lives through cricket.
Donate £75 for our 75th anniversary
Give today and help us continue our work empowering young people facing the challenges of inequality for the next 75 years.
Michael's Story
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we continue to highlight the incredible journeys of young people who started as participants and are now shaping the future of our programmes—building a lasting legacy in cricket.
Our Events
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Ashes Breakfast
Carol Concert with the Stars
Middlesex Dinner and Balloon Debate
Manav's Story
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we continue to highlight the incredible journeys of young people who started as participants and are now shaping the future of our programmes—building a lasting legacy in cricket.
Latest News
A history of Taverners events in October
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's first Tavs engagement
A history of Taverners events in September
Look back in (East) Anglia - recalling the Taverners' tussles with the Edrich family
A history of Taverners events in August
The Taverners XI at Arundel
Lord's Taverners and Brentwood CC
A history of Taverners events in July
Our History
In 1950, a group of cricket enthusiasts from the world of sport and entertainment gathered at the famous Tavern at Lord's Cricket Ground and decided they would form a club to give something back to those less fortunate than themselves. That ethos remains true to this day with our free inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering thousands of young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential.
Proud of our history, excited for our future
This year, we want to celebrate our heritage and the impact that has made for where we are today. Through our fundraising this year and beyond, we can ensure we continue having an impact for the next 75 years.
Lord's Taverners Pathe Video
The eclectic blend of members from the world of show business and cricket continued to grow, with the likes of John Arlott, Brian Johnston and Sir Pelham Warner all joining the ‘Tavs’, providing the basis for regular fundraising events.
