WELCOME
FROM JON BENDLE, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Reflecting on 2024, there have been so many memorable moments and achievements to fondly look back on with pride and enthusiasm across our delivery programmes. We stand strong on our mission to improve peoples lives through cricket, and we have so many great examples of how the Foundation has done this throughout the year across all our communities. Whether children, young people or adults the breadth and range of programmes we help facilitate and deliver is ever growing and developing. We strive to build sustainable and impactful opportunities, holding our focus very much on using cricket as vehicle for social change.
A phrase that I have used throughout 2024 is “Good for Cricket and Cricket for Good”, which encapsulates what the Foundation is all about. We are first and foremost here to support cricket, and ensure the recreational game continues to thrive, grow and develop across our Club and School network. Working closely with our national partners the ECB, Chance to Shine and Lords Taveners we deliver some outstanding
network. We are regarded as a leading organisation from the ECB in both our Schools and Disability cricket provision, and this is testament to our committed and vastly experienced delivery team. We must continue to unlock more opportunities for clubs to grow their playing offers, putting clubs at the heart of their communities, and making cricket the most inclusive sport in the Country.
Reflecting closely on 2024, our ‘Cricket for Good’ opportunities continue to surpass expectations, and is a real highlight for me, as it clearly demonstrates how cricket can be used to really make significant differences to people’s lives. Bringing people together, forming friendships, providing an opportunity to build memories is what sport and cricket is all about. We’ve worked closely with local delivery partners to continue our work with older people, people living with disabilities and our diverse communities across Somerset. Walking Cricket, Sporting Memories, Together in Sport, Walkers & Talkers, Talk Club and our Adult Disability delivery are all programmes that contribute to making significant impact to peoples daily lives. The challenge for us moving forward is how to successfully integrate our cricket for good programmes within our community club settings, as this will make our clubs more inclusive.
The Foundation has now operated as a Charity since 2021, and we’ve been extremely fortunate and well placed to receive great support from our local commercial and charity partners that have recognised the impact our programmes have on the communities across Somerset. We’re both grateful and thankful for this continued support and hope to broaden the awareness of the charity moving forward.
Looking forward, 2025 brings some incredible opportunities for the game, none-more than the expansion of Tier 1 Women’s Cricket. With Somerset CCC having a professional women’s team, we must take the opportunity to engage and inspire the Women and Girls network across Somerset to grow the game. The relationship between SCCC and the Foundation remains to be one of the strongest in the Country, and we continue to collaboratively develop, plan and deliver unique opportunities for our communities.
A phrase that I have used throughout 2024 is ‘Good for Cricket and Cricket for Good’, which encapsulates what the Foundation is all about.
WITH THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY & COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
CLUBS & LEAGUES
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COMPETITIONS & FESTIVALS
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WOMENS & GIRLS
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DISABILITY SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
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disability champion clubs
12 CHAMPION CLUBS
14 VOLUNTEERS TRAINED 10 COMPLETED INCLUSIVE COACHING
WEMBDON CC
CLUB CASE STUDY
WHAT HAVE THEY DONE AS A CHAMPION CLUB?
Inclusive Programme: They offer cricket programmes tailored for individuals with disabilities and SEN, ensuring everyone can participate.
Specialised Training: Providing specialised training for coaches and volunteers to support players with different needs.
Adaptive Equipment: Investing in adaptive equipment and facilities to make the game more accessible.
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STUDENTS FROM YEOVIL COLLEGE
A three tiered system for cricket clubs to engage with participants that have a disability. From running inclusive sessions, linking with local existing community groups or just promoting opportunities that exist for young people and adults to engage with disability cricket.
Community Events: Organised events and matches that promote inclusivity and raise awareness about disability cricket.
Collaborating with local organisations and schools to
HOW HAS THE WIDER CLUB BENEFITTED?
Enhanced Community Engagement: The club has seen increased participation from the local community, including individuals with disabilities and SEN, fostering a more inclusive environment.
Positive Public Image: The club’s commitment to inclusivity has improved its reputation, attracting positive media attention and new members.
Access to Resources: As a champion club, Wembdon has received support from the ECB, including funding, equipment, and training resources to help deliver inclusive cricket sessions.
Skill Development: Coaches and volunteers have gained valuable experience and skills in adapting cricket for players with different needs, enhancing the overall quality of coaching.
Stronger Partnerships: The club has formed partnerships with local organisations, schools, and disability groups, strengthening community ties and expanding its network.
community festivals
“We entered teams into both the Under 9 and Under 11 age groups. A great opportunity for our players to play in a different environment against other local teams. We were only too happy to host one of the festivals. A lovely occasion where parents, grandparents, brothers & sisters all came together to watch
“It has been such a fantastic opportunity for our children to play at the festivals at both other clubs and the county ground. These festivals were the highlight of the cricket season for the children at our club. Thank you to the Somerset Cricket Foundation team.”
WEST COKER & HARDINGTON CC
“We were delighted to host one of the Countdown Cricket Festivals during 2024. Whenever we can provide mass participation and lifelong play, for not only our children but other children who are learning to love our game, it was something we jumped at. As a club, it provided us with some recognition of being a good partner with the F oundation, and in hosting cricket activities beyond what our club provides us, it left us with a strong sense of promoting that lifelong love of cricket. This provided the first taste for our national programme children to experience game play and, for those that may not have been game ready, a safe and inclusive introduction, with the focus on the game. We loved the enthusiasm of the coaches who came with their teams and their willingness to cobble together teams when children didn’t arrive. We most definitely want to do it again”
club support
38 CLUBS USED AS VENUES FOR SCF ACTIVITY
CLUBS CLUBMARK ACCREDITED
102 VOLUNTEERS
DAVID WILLOCK, TEMPLE CLOUD CC
I just want to go on record and say that Matt Counsell at SCF has been a tremendous support for us not just during the ClubMark process but over many years. Over the last couple of years and this year in particular we and I have had tremendous support from Somerset Cricket Foundation.
The team is great and specifically a call out for the work that the team are doing to support girls and women’s cricket has been exceptional and to me, having a clear positive impact.
46 RENOVATED VIA SGA TRAILER
improving club grounds in somerset club mark club development workshops
64 CLUBS FROM ATTENDED A CLUB DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR/WORKSHOP
WHAT CLUBS SAID
“Well-presented and all that attended will have got more knowledge about the club on areas not known about and took away areas to think about.”
“Well done SCF for their support to clubs with this. Recommend other clubs doing this workshop as have great understanding of our club and what is important to our membership”
126 ATTENDEES
A great job to get so many ground staff together. Really enjoyed it and hope the enthusiasm for future events stays.
96% SAID IT WAS GOOD/EXCELLENT
Great to have a free event, attendee cost would have been a big demotivator! The food/ refreshments (quantity/quality and organisation) was first class .... exceeded all expectations!
35 SQUARES AERATED VIA 16 COUNTY PITCH ADVISOR VISITS &
25 CLUBS UTILISED AGROVISTA PARTNERSHIP
£116,000
INVESTED INTO 10 CLUBS VIA ECB COUNTY GRANT FUND
£42,187
funding & investment
£10,000
1 PROJECT PROVIDING ENHANCED FACILITIES OR PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN & GIRLS OR DISABILITY CRICKET
£63,813
7 PROJECTS TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECTS
7 WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
£90,000
EXCEPTIONAL FUNDING FROM ECB TO 2 CLUBS
4 CLUBS
UTILISED UNITARY ENGINEERING SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
CHARD CC LONG ASHTON CC
Since the installation the solar panels and batteries have supplied 44% of the club’s electricity usage and have reduced the monthly bills considerably, whilst supporting the environment in reducing the carbon footprint of the club.
volunteer recognition
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UNIQUE NOMINATIONS FOR CRICKET COLLECTIVE AWARDS & ECB COACH AWARDS ACROSS 15 CATEGORIES
CLUB COACHES & VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED OUR CRICKET COLLECTIVE AWARDS DINNER
UPHILL CASTLE CC Connecting Communities
Since the solar installation our average daily consumption from the grid has reduced by 95%. This has significantly reduced our electricity costs as well as enhancing our ongoing efforts to reduce our impact on the environment.
NORTH CURRY CC Tackling Climate Change Inspired to Play
DAVID COUNSELL
HUNTSPILL & DISTRICT CC Volunteer Grounds Management Team of the Year
STEFAN MCHALE
TEMPLE CLOUD CC Safe Hands Award
JACK WILLIAMS
WELLS & HORRINGTON CC Young Coach of the Year
KARLA ROSE
TAUNTON DEANE CC Metro Bank Champion of Girls Cricket
TOMMY TREGALE
HUNTSPILL & DISTRICT CC Rising Star
PAUL WORTON
QUEEN CAMEL CC Unsung Hero
JOSH LUCKINS
SHAPWICK & POLDEN CC Coach of the Year
SOPHIE WITCHER
WEST COKER & HARDINGTON CC Growing the Game
MATT WILLIAMS WELLS & HORRINGTON CC Game Changer
BEN POMEROY T20 SUNDAY LEAGUE Cricket Innovator
ROGER WILLMOT WINSCOMBE CC Outstanding Contribution, Services to Coaching
MIKE PRIESTLEY
TAUNTON DEANE CC Lifetime Achiever
ESTHER RUSSELL-JONES, SENIOR MANAGER VOLUNTEERING,
ECB
It was a genuine privilege to be able to meet the volunteers who give so much to making cricket happen day in and day out and to hear the stories of the incredible impact they are having on their clubs and communities. The entire evening felt so special so a huge congratulations to all of the team who make it such a slick and celebratory event. It was clear how much it meant to everyone attending and it was fantastic to see the support from the club too. And I haven’t even mentioned the cheese board yet...!
womens cricket
51 TEAMS IN 7 LEAGUES 7 PLAYED
68 PLAYERS 7 GAMES
It was great to play with more experienced players and the standard encouraged me to push myself. It was unique to have team mates I’d usually play against in league cricket tooyou don’t get that experience in any other competition.
The Higos 100 Women’s festival held at North Perrott this year was a sign of the incredible progress the club has made in making Women and Girl’s cricket a priority. It was the first Women’s event that the whole of the club had participated in with Umpires, Scorers, Ground Crew, BBQ and Bar Staff all being volunteers from every part of the club. This really helped with the Women’s team visibility within the club environment and the wider community. Interest in the Women’s side was definitely increased and the team felt like a stronger presence at the club. The players really enjoyed the day and loved playing with a bit more freedom with no real pressure on the results. Meeting new teams and reconnecting with old ones was a great opportunity to chat and make some plans for future friendlies.
24 TEAMS
HIGOS 100 HIGOS SOFTBALL FESTIVALS
52 FIXTURES 250 PLAYERS
The cricket festivals provided a safe, fun and inclusive afternoon of cricket for everyone in our team. Players who don’t feel comfortable playing in league games really enjoyed playing in the festival games. It was one of the team highlights of the season.
indoor league scoring & umpiring
PEOPLE ATTENDED ONE OF 3 WEBINARS / 1 WORKSHOP
The workshop was fantastic, informative and professional, which taught people, even non cricket playing individuals, the basics of umpiring, including the laws of the game, decision-making, and match management. It has enabled two brand new volunteers of our club, to really support our womens and girls side by providing us with an umpire all season. 140
over 45s 31 TEAMS 5 FESTIVALS
19 PLAYERS NEW in 2024!
It was phenomenal to be in a group of similar aged, similarly enthusiastic women, all desperate to learn a little more about this glorious sport. When you have come to a new sport late in life, any little nuggets of information (how to hold the bat correctly, how to place your feet, where to put your fingers on the ball, where to direct your run up) are like gold dust. The sessions have been brilliant. They have given me confidence and made a real difference to my cricket. Having dedicated coaches, even for just two hours a month, investing in our skills has been really exciting. The group of women is a really lovely cohort, encouraging and supportive and the over 50 men that have joined us occasionally to assist with coaching have been nothing but inspiring.
girls cricket
27 GIRLS SECTIONS AT CLUBS
161 GIRLS 4 EVENINGS
60 CLUB CRICKET JUNIORS COACHED BY THE ENGLAND & PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL WOMENS TEAMS ALONGSIDE 8 FEMALE COACHES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET NEW IN 2024!
8 WEEKS COACHING
5 LOCATIONS
90 GIRLS
I have made new friends and learnt from the other girls. I am normally quite shy around new people but I feel more open to chat and play with the girls who also enjoy the sport that I do.
england women odi event masterclasses girls programme dynamos camps development evenings
This dynamo development session helped introduce girls to cricket in a fun and encouraging environment, breaking down barriers and showing that cricket is for everyone. Cricket is more than just a sport—it’s an opportunity to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience, and to create a lifelong love of physical activity. Events like these play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity, helping young girls feel confident in their abilities, and encouraging more girls to engage in sports.
IN 2024!
HIGOS
100
IN 2024!
10 GAMES 4 CLUB VENUES
60 U11/U13 GIRLS WITH AN EXTRA HARDBALL OPPORTUNITY
I really enjoyed meeting girls I’ve never played with before - wearing cool kits & a final at the County Ground had to be a highlight though! WOW!
glow in the dark cricket
4 SCHOOLS
1 TOURNAMENT
50 GIRLS
The girls dont have to worry about what other people think if they mess up... they were all buzzing about it on the bus on the way back!
161 GIRLS 8 CAMPS
SOPHIE LUFF FRAN WILSON BATTING FIELDING
34 GIRLS
39 GIRLS
Masterclasses are a great initative, as the girls have the opportunity to focus on a specific skill set but also the chance to gain knowledge from a pro cricketer.
OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE A LONG TERM HEALTH CONDITION
Walking Cricket helps to provide regular physical activity, which helps to improve both physical and mental health as well as reverse some effects of chronic disease to keep older people mobile and independent. The Active Lives Survey of 2021 –2022 shows that 42.1% of adults with a long term health condition are inactive, coupled with 43.9% of over 75’s being inactive. Walking Cricket is an opportunity to help reverse these figures.
SAID IT WAS THEIR ONLY FORM OF EXERCISE FEEL MORE CONFIDENT TO TRY NEW THINGS HAVE NEVER PLAYED CRICKET BEFORE
200 PARTICIPANTS 28% WOMEN 12 LOCATIONS
It’s a great way to get into a team sport. I haven’t played cricket in 20 years and having done some coaching and umpiring for my son’s cricket team I got the cricket bug. I saw a poster for walking cricket, any age, any ability and it had me hooked straight away.
TOGETHER IN SPORT
70 AVERAGE AGE
Opened up a whole new group of friends. Has given me unexpected confidence in ball, bat, and bowling skills. I love the easy going atmosphere, the inclusion of all abilities, the encouragement when things go good or bad and the laughing and general upbeat happiness.
14 REGULAR PARTICIPANTS
The sessions are wonderful for offering physical and mental stimulation at early stages in a non-judgemental and inclusive environment, without the stigma of a ‘day centre’ scenario. The wide range of activities keeps interest levels and enthusiasm high and the bigger physical environment allows for wider freedom of movement. We feel that the prestige of the venue attracts a wide demographic of attendees and the familiarity, friendliness and open-minded nature of the group allows for the development of strong ongoing relationships. WITH REMINISCENCE LEARNING
As a carer, I always look forward very much to coming to Together in Sport. It give me the chance to relax and chat with other carers about our lives and our problems. We share tips and suggestions, which can be very helpful. It is warm and comfortable place where we feel at ease. My husband joins in the activities and the walks around the ground. The communal quizzes are fun and I am happy to join in the exercise and activities.
DEVELOPED SKILLS TO BUILD
PARENTS, GUARDIANS &
62% HAVE DEVELOPED SKILLS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH NEW
My child is very shy and struggles making friends, but since he has started the weekly street cricket, he has come out of his shell.
My child likes being part of a team and I have noticed that she has developed leadership skills and other children willingly listen to her.
My child has been a lot happier since starting Street Cricket and looks forward to every week and is doing better in school.
diverse communities
My child was very shy and not interested in sport before joining, but having been for a while, he is now experiencing and interested and eager to take part in the session.
Without any Street Cricket in the winter months, it would be hard to get him to play sport or do activity.
A series of new community initiatives, helping to support and engage all communities to make cricket the inclusive sport across Somerset. We have successfully partnered with like-minded organisations to develop a range of opportunities.
20 weeks of recreational cricket for unaccompanied Asylum Seekers aged 16-18 at King’s College, Taunton. Winter indoor wind ball matches and summer outdoor nets. 10 players attended and went on to join local clubs.
A series of events to raise awareness about Somersets connections with the Windrush Legacy, including a match day stall, live stream chat, collections of memories of Sir Viv, Tshirt competition, PHSE sessions for schools and a screening of the ‘Fire in Babylon’ documentary.
A 10-week warm space coaching programme for 25 displaced women and children in Sedgemoor. Women took part in a soft ball festival with North Petherton CC, Trull CC and Mass CC ladies’ team.
For displaced adult males we ran indoor coaching sessions at WSM CC. Due to transition, we incorporated opportunity to engage Taunton Indian CC, Mass CC and Weston Warriors players. 8-10 players attended the 10 week programme.
At the request of the BANES resettlement team, we hosted a family day of cricket fun in collaboration with Bath Cricket Club, 25 people of Afghan heritage attended this fun and social event.
A very successful club welcome session was run with Yeovil Royal Blasters – an Indoor wind ball 10 a side event. The club has player base of mainly South Indian heritage from Kerala.
We facilitated an Indoor 8-a-side windball cricket festival for Yeovil Titans, Tigers and Panthers - participants were of Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani heritage.
walkers & talkers
28% feel less lonely/isolated after attending a session 44% feel part of a community
I’m quite outgoing but have days that I feel sad and lonely. I don’t always want to go to the meeting when I have one of ‘my days’, but make myself go and feel the benefit afterwards.
WELLBEING CHAMPIONS
NEW IN 2024!
I have found the talk extremely interesting and entertaining. The walk gets me some exercise that possibly I don’t get enough of at home!
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35% feel more active having attended a session
We have listened to an amazing array of cricketers, both past and present. It has given me the confidence to speak to some of them, without feeling in awe...they are human beings like everyone else, just more famous.
I wouldn’t have missed the last 18 months or so, for anything. It has given me the confidence to try and get involved more with the community at home.
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CRICKET CLUBS SUPPORTED
BARROW GUERNEY CC CLUB CASE STUDY
We started with the great work already being done by Somerset Cricket Foundation in trying to get clubs to adopt an approach to mental well-being which suits them, and encourages members (playing and non-playing) to share their thoughts, feelings and ideas. This initiative is in itself in its infancy, but is progressing nicely as more clubs across the region not only recognise its importance, but also develop their own programmes of activity to get people talking.
A three tiered system for cricket clubs to engage with participants that have a disability. From running inclusive sessions, linking with local existing community groups or just promoting opportunities that exist for young people and adults to engage with disability cricket.
This has formed the foundations for us at Barrow Gurney Cricket Club, with the Foundation sharing great content and leadership materials and tools for us to take back to our respective clubs. Although it has been a slow burner, we have started to make progress with the introduction of a ‘Talk Club’.
The ‘Talk Club’ idea stems from the superb local men’s mental health charity, Talk Club, who set out a few years ago to break the stigma around men’s mental health. The concept of the Talk Club is to have a ‘Captain’ at the club who leads the conversation around mental health - whether this is getting people to sit down and share ideas, or to actually do it whilst you’re training. Not only do we now have lots of mental health wellbeing paraphernalia and information up at the club for home players and supporters to read and take away, but it is also something that has caught the attention of visiting players and supporters alike which is great!
We have also done a couple of fundraising events for the charity this year, including a kwik cricket match at the start of the season in which we raised over £300, as well as a sponsored walk to finish the season in which we walked from our club via several other local cricket clubs all the way to Clevedon Cricket Club, raising circa. £800 in doing so.
This has been a really positive change for the club over the last couple of years, and long may it continue through our relationships between both the SCF, as well as Talk Club.
Through the Dynamos and All Stars Bursary programme, the young people who attended felt they developed in the following areas:
72% improved confidence 40% developed better skills to make new friendships 40%
It has given me a real sense of belonging. I look forward to meeting up each week. It is a highlight of my week and certainly aided my recovery and sense of well being.
Attended a block of sessions in the summer and an afternoon session in October and thoroughly enjoyed both of these. Would now very much like to
My wife has advanced dementia and I am her carer I have managed to get cover for a couple of hours on Tuesdays so the group is my sole social life, it’s a great bunch of lads.
felt better about themselves
My son enjoyed the session so much, that half term camp encouraged him in really wanting to do cricket training for all his free time.
My daughter loved this session! I think it sparked a new enthusiasm for cricket. A sport she hasn’t really considered before. She enjoyed everything about it.
sporting
NEW bridgwater session IN 2024!
It has had a tremendous positive effect on my life. I look forward to Tuesday. I don’t feel alone anymore.
71%
17%
FEEL THAT THE GROUP HAS PROVIDED COMPANIONSHIP 51%
FEEL MORE ACTIVE HAVING JOINED THE GROUP
FEEL SINCE ATTENDING THEY HAVE DEVELOPED A SENSE OF BELONGING
52%
FEEL HAPPIER SINCE JOINING 51% 22%
FEEL THAT SINCE ATTENDING THEY HAVE FELT LESS ISOLATED
FEEL LESS LONELY HAVING JOINED
south west super 1 festival
Somerset County CC hosted the first Southwest Super 1s festival where Super 1s participants from clubs across the Southwest were given the opportunity to play on the outfield. In addition, participants were given a media masterclass and got to use their new found skills by interviewing Jack Leach as well each other and having it live streamed.
We encouraged our daughter to join Super 1s, as she’s sociable but hesitant about sports. Given her physical and intellectual challenges, mainstream activities are often out of reach, so Super 1s provided an excellent way to get her active.
NATIONAL AWARD
Super 1s has had a huge positive impact. The coaches have been supportive, helping her improve her fitness, coordination, and self-esteem. She’s now more active, has gained confidence, and sees herself as sporty. Since joining, she completed the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards (SEND version) and even started playing rugby with Bath Rugby’s inclusive team, something we never thought possible before.
Her social skills, listening, and ability to follow instructions have all improved. She struggles with anxiety, but her excitement about a Super 1s girls’ residential in summer 2024 helped her overcome it. She returned full of confidence and now wants to pursue sports coaching or outdoor education.
Her confidence continues to grow, and she’s been invited to join the Super 1s Leadership Academy, which she’s thrilled about. The programme has encouraged her to step outside her comfort zone, broadening her perspective and reducing her anxiety. It also gave our family some muchneeded respite.
We are incredibly grateful to the Super 1s programme and Lord’s Taverners for their support, which has transformed our daughter into a confident, sporty young woman who looks forward to every session.
disability performance cricket
DAVID
3 TEAMS
70 TRAINING SESSIONS
The warm welcome, caring and supportive nature of individuals who run the club. The club has a family feel and it’s really nice to be at a club where you feel belonging, community and friendship. It’s nice to be part of a team where EVERYONE wants you to succeed and do well, especially from other parents and carers.
lord’s taverners kit recycling
378.16KG of donated kit collected and repurposed in Lebanon, Greece, Ghana, Romania & Kenya
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40 REGISTERED PLAYERS BCEW NATIONAL LEAGUE 2 DIVISION CHAMPIONS 114 SESSIONS 160 PARTICIPANTS
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Learners are experiencing the sounds and equipment linked to cricket for the first time, they loved wearing the pads, jumper and helmet! It was great for our students to learn and engage with a different practitioner too. SOMERSET disabled cc
The coaches make sure all of the sessions are accessible for all and their cheerful enthusiasm engages PMLD and SEMH learners alike. In making the sessions accessible, all students are able to work on their physical and health goals in their own way and they have started to cooperate and learn sportsmanship as individuals and a team.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
119
13 FESTIVALS
120 YOUNG LEADERS
1,173 CHILDREN
17 REGIONAL COMPETITIONS
2,433 HOURS COACHED 12%
9.5/10 FOR ENJOYMENT
CHILDREN RATED SESSIONS 9/10 FOR PROFESSIONALISM OUR COACHES WERE RATED
97% OF LESSONS MET THE NEEDS OF MOST OR ALL OF THE PUPILS
13,521 CHILDREN
29%
Following our cricket delivery before the easter holiday the school decided that they would deliver cricket in PE and run some after school clubs during the summer term at the request of the children. They also decided to use cricket as an intra house competition where children could earn points through skills games, and have had many children wanting to play cricket outside of school.
MILFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL
3 COUNTY FINALS
ST STEPHENS PRIMARY, BATH
143 SCHOOLS
1,382 CHILDREN
secondary SCHOOLS
HOURS COACHED
919 22 SCHOOLS
4,245 GIRLS BOYS 1,715 151
As a state school; we have really valued the provision Somerset Cricket Foundation have provided us over the years. Our students have been able to access high class coaching from high quality coaches, students have been able to develop enthusiasm for cricket which has led to a rise in both girls and boys participating in Cricket at Fox’s, as well as learning key leadership skills through the programme offered by SCF.
BISHOP FOX’S SCHOOL, TAUNTON
SECONDARY COMPETITIONS
8 SOFTBALL COMPETITIONS
66 BOYS TEAMS
39 MATCHES 10% 35% 10%
BOYS GIRLS
THE CASTLE SCHOOL, TAUNTON
U12 OUTDOOR
HAYGROVE SCHOOL, BRIDGWATER
U15 OUTDOOR
BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL, BATH
U13 INDOOR
BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL, BATH
U15 INDOOR
62 GIRLS TEAMS HOLYROOD ACADEMY CHARD U13 OUTDOOR
BACKWELL SCHOOL, SOMERSET U15 OUTDOOR MILLFIELD PREP SCHOOL U13 INDOOR TAUNTON SCHOOL
U15 INDOOR
2 HARDBALL COMPETITIONS
28 TEAMS
BEECHEN CLIFF, BATH U13 CHAMPIONS
BISHOP FOX’S, TAUNTON U15 CHAMPIONS
4 SCHOOLS DAYS
FIRST LIVE SPORTING EVENT FOR 70% OF CHILDREN
4,181 CHILDREN
Thank you. We had a fabulous time. It was incredibly well organised and we were made to feel very welcome. This was the first experience of live, professional cricket for many of our children.
121 SCHOOLS
Our students were buzzing on the minibus on the way home, they loved it!
8.6 AVERAGE TEACHER RATING
college academy
14
1
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RICHARD HUISH COLLEGE
7
SUMMER FIXTURES
330+ COACHING HOURS
MASTERCLASSES FROM: SCCC BATTING COACH SHANE BURGER, BEN GREEN, SONNY BAKER, ALFIE OGBORNE, NED LEONARD
The College Academy was incredibly helpful to my game. Having access to top class facilities and coaches for two years has helped me improve all aspects of my game. Being able to spend time developing my technical, tactical, physical and mental skills has been a huge help. The academy also enabled me to have great support overcoming an injury as well.
TOM KITTOW
ALLOWING PUPILS TO ACCESS PE WHO WOULDN’T NORMALLY
100%
30 SEN SCHOOLS
372 HOURS OF DELIVERY 1,283 CHILDREN
9.6 AVERAGE TEACHER RATING
table crickeT sen summer camp
96 CHILDREN 12 SCHOOLS 4 COMPETITIONS
Tilly has been amazing and has adapted so well to many different classes, ages and needs. Thank you.
10 SCHOOLS 525 CHILDREN
264 BOYS
261 GIRLS
THREE SCHOOLS ARE ABOVE AVERAGE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS
The programme ties in nicely with our school values especially resilience and collaboration. I was really impressed with how engaged the class were. MILFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL, YEOVIL
3 LINKING WITH COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE ON PROGRAMMES TRAINING MODULES inclusion training stumpy programme 24%
84 CHILDREN 14 SCHOOLS 5 COMPETITIONS
Sean is an incredible coach and person that really understands the children. He has had such a positive impact once again. POLDEN BOWER SCHOOL, BRIDGWATER
THE MENDIP SCHOO L, SHEPTON MALLET SUPPORTED BY THE WPA FOUNDATION see the stumpy programme in action!
teacher training
15 YOUNG PEOPLE
178 TEACHERS TRAINED
400+ TEACHERS SUPPORTED IN LESSONS
TEACHERS FELT CONFIDENT IN DELIVERING CRICKET LESSONS 5/10 BEFORE 8.5/10 AFTER
CRICKET NIPPERS
3 SESSIONS
RATED 9.6 BY THE CHILDREN
37 CHILDREN
100% SAID THEY’D MAKE A RETURN BOOKING
Seth absolutely loves Cricket Nippers. Watching his confidence grow session by session has been wonderful to see. He can’t wait to practice his new skills when he gets home each time either.
PARENT
My child loved Cricket Nippers and gained confidence from taking part. As a result of these sessions we signed her up to All Stars Cricket at her local club.
PARENT
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
7 COURSES
The coaches were excellent and James couldn’t wait for every session. They were not only excellent at developing the children, they were good people as well…. kind and caring.
241 PLACE APPLICATIONS
My son really enjoyed all of the sessions. The coaches are fun and interact well with all the children. Highly recommend.
A great course, my son really enjoyed it.
151 CHILDREN
The sessions have been wonderful for both of our boys. Their cricket has come on so much during the programme and we are incredibly grateful to the coaches.
8.8/10
PROGRAMME RATING
32 COURSES
493
CHILDREN
325 SESSIONS
one to ones
CHILDREN FROM SCHOOLS YEARS 2-8
CHILDREN FROM 8-18 YEARS OLD
100
PLAYERS
Edward 15, Beatrice 13 have been attending one to one coaching for a number of years. The sessions have had a big impact not only on their game but also their enjoyment as well.
Watching them both focus and work hard on specific skills has been great, but more importantly for me watching them playing cricket with a smile and both of them enjoying every session they attend.
PARENT
The one to one sessions have really helped me focus on some of the parts of my game that I have been struggling with.
EDWARD
glow
The sessions have enabled me to build my confidence when batting and also develop my leg spin.
BEATRICE
in the dark cricket 3 34
workforce DEVELOPMENT
COACHING the coaches
OF LEARNERS RATED 50+ COACHES ATTENDED
4 CPD SESSIONS VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT
Brilliant! I loved how Paul explained how drills are adaptable and can be used from a 10 year old to an international cricketer.
FIELDING WITH PAUL TWEDDLE
The whole session was really good and the exercises & drills were well demonstrated and explained. The level of detail that Max went into was really insightful.
SPIN BOWLING WITH MAX WALLER female coaches mentor programme
4 FEMALE COACHES GIVEN MENTOR SUPPORT
I sometimes doubt what I’m doing and worry I’m going to get it wrong! The reassurance from Sean made me see that I’m actually doing okay, and to have a bit more confidence in my knowledge and delivery of a session.
tutors and other attendees were a fantastic bunch.
I thought the course was excellent. Spaced out over a month with a week in between sessions allowed for consolidation of learning throughout the course.
leadership academy
21 LEARNERS CONFIDENCE LEVEL BEFORE: 6.9 AFTER: 9.2
It has made me feel more confident to volunteer and be myself while I do it.
TOMMY WENT ON TO WIN A CRICKET COLLECTIVE AWARD FOR HIS EFFORTS AT HUNTSPILL & DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB
LEADERSHIP • SAFEGUARDING • UMPIRING • ACTIVATOR TRAINING • SCORING • FIRST AID • GROUNDS KEEPING • NEW IN 2024! NEW IN 2024! NEW IN 2024!
80% OF LEARNERS VOLUNTEERED MORE IN THEIR CLUBS AFTER THE COURSE
I feel more confident with my volunteering. I have since become a qualified coach and I feel less alone as a youth volunteer.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY.
2024 has seen a focus on leading & developing a safeguarding culture to deliver cricket in a safe and inclusive way. This aim has been supported by working collaboratively with our staff, cricket network and our partners to ensure best practice and create safer environments. Actively listening to and engaging with participants, partners and stakeholders helps us to understand what is needed to make everyone feel safe and welcome. We continue to see a rise in the standards and reach of the safeguarding provision at both a local level in our clubs and the numerous inclusive groups that form part of our growing cricket network.
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CSO’S QUALIFIED ACROSS X COUNTYWIDE SAFE HANDS WORKSHOPS
6 LISTENING IN CRICKET INTERVENTIONS OF OUR PROGRAMMES
30
CSO’S ATTENDED OUR PRE-SEASON SAFEGUARDING CLINIC 50 TEAM CAPTAINS ATTENDED A PRESEASON CALL
COLLEGE ACADEMY
78% OF PLAYERS ON THE PROGRAMME FEEL THAT THEY ARE LISTENED TO AND THAT THEIR VIEWS ARE ACTED UPON ALL OF THE TIME
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CSO’S NOMINATED FOR RECOGNITION AT THE CRICKET COLLECTIVE AWARDS
80% OF SOMERSET CLUBS REACHED BY NEW NEWSLETTER
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81% OF AFFILIATED CLUBS ENROLLED ON SAFE HANDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
6 40 LOW LEVEL CONCERNS REPORTED FROM THE CLUB NETWORK
CLUBS SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED CLUBMARK
ACHIEVED & MAINTAINED ‘LEADING ORGANISATION’ STATUS REPRESENTING 56% OF CLUBS WITH JUNIOR SECTIONS
SCF continue to operate at a high level and were rightly awarded ‘Leading Organisation’ status at previous County Partnership Agreement meetings. They continue to push themselves in this area. Given the content and discussions from the meeting, I would have no hesitation in recommending SCF maintain this status. I am grateful for the continued levels of engagement with all at SCF. Well done!
ECB COUNTY SAFEGUARDING ADVISOR
The generosity of our supporters enables us to develop and deliver engaging outreach programmes in our local communities and schools.
To expand the Foundations activities and programmes, we're keen to explore and develop links and relationships with local partners that share similar values to us.
(01823) 352 266 www.somersetcricketfoundation.org
