2023 Impact Report - Somerset Cricket Foundation

I M P A C T

R E P O R T 1

WELCOME FROM JON BENDLE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Collectively, everyone involved in recreational cricket across Somerset in 2023 should be immensely proud of what we’ve developed and jointly achieved in the game. We’ve seen some incredible successes, and the team here at Somerset Cricket Foundation are focused on continuing this trajectory we’re on.

work that takes place with our Day Care providers in the community for adults with disabilities, taking cricket to them on a weekly basis. The impact of these examples all demonstrate 'cricket for good' and as a charity we strive to continue to increase our opportunities, improving physical & mental well-being and bringing communities together.

We’ve seen a growth in participation across the playing spectrum, whether that’s children involved with All Stars & Dynamos, junior teams within our clubs settings, the dynamic expansion of the playing offer for Women’s & Girls or indeed our older adults programme of Walking Cricketers that is thriving. There are many great examples of new and innovative delivery programmes that all have one shared outcome; to provide children, young people and adults with high quality experiences.

The collaboration and connectivity between Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Foundation is simply outstanding. Having a shared purpose to inspire, allows us to produce some incredible memories for our participants involved in cricket whether that’s players, volunteers, administrators or supporters. Gordon Hollins (SCCC CEO) has enabled this strong relationship to flourish, and I’m extremely grateful and thankful for his support of the recreational game, and wish him well as he leaves his post.

We continue to have an excellent working and trusted relationship with the ECB staff and Executive, and from our delivery throughout 2023 we were given ‘Leading Organisational’ status in Schools Delivery, Safeguarding, Disability Cricket and Workforce Development. This is no mean feat, and supports and reinforces the work and delivery that the Foundation team have produced throughout Somerset.

Finally, the partnerships and relationships with our wide ranging stakeholders is incredibly humbling and encouraging. We are tremendously supported by a number commercial partners, trusts and foundations, community organisations and individuals that enable the work of the Foundation to expand and thrive across the community.

We seek to continue to develop authentic and trusted relationships into 2024 to ensure we grow as a charity.

Our mission is to take cricket to all people in Somerset, making it safe, inspiring and inclusive, whilst building a continuous legacy.

The community delivery team have embraced this mission and throughout 2023, and have worked with and inspired a range of communities through a number of different projects. The Maqbul Project, working with displaced people and funded by Sport England has connected communities in many ways, and the Together in Sport Programme launched in North Somerset brings older men together who may be suffering from loneliness, bereavement or isolation has been impactful and rewarding. The Walkers & Talkers project has seen a growing community coming together throughout the year to enjoy some physical activity and enjoy sporting stories from local sporting celebrities. Lastly our Disability

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Our mission is to take cricket to all people in Somerset, making it safe, inspiring and inclusive, whilst building a continuous legacy.

W I T H T H A N K S TO O U R CO M M U N I T Y & CO M M E R C I A L PA RT N E R S

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES WOMENS & GIRLS

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COMPETITIONS & F E S T I VA L S CLUBS & LEAGUES

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PAGES 12-13 PAGES 6-7 & 10-11

WORKFORCE & SAFEGUARDING

SCHOOLS & E D U C AT I O N

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PAGES 26-27

YOUNG PERSONS COACHING

DISABILITY

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PAGES 24-25

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CLUBS & LEAGUE TEAMS

150

336

228

A F F I L I AT E D C L U B S

A D U LT T E A M S

YOUTH TEAMS

9%

LEAGUES

4

4

3

S A T U R D A Y A D U LT

S U N D A Y A D U LT

MIDWEEK T20

5

10,703

11,426

YOUTH

M AT C H E S P L AY E D

T O TA L P L AY E R S

N AT I O N A L P R O G R A M M E S

2,187

A L L S TA R S PA RT I C I PA N T S

1,325

DYNAMOS PA RT I C I PA N T S

58 A L L S TA R S C L U B P R O G R A M M E S

50 DYNAMOS CLUB PROGRAMMES

6

27% GIRLS

10%

39% GIRLS

1%

9%

DISABILITY CHAMPION CLUBS

10

CHAMPION CLUBS

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.

150 PA RT I C I PA N T S

43 N E W I N 2 0 2 3

40

25

12

VOLUNTEERS TRAINED

COMPLETED INCLUSIVE COACHING

STUDENTS FROM YEOVIL COLLEGE COMPLETED 5 WEEKS OF COACHING

76

6

56

P L AY E R S

TEAMS

M AT C H E S P L AY E D

OVER 50's SEASON HIGHLIGHTS MARC JENKINS 130* VS DEVON 1XI

ANDREW FEAR 8.1 OVERS, 4 MAIDENS, 12 RUNS, 6 WICKETS

OVER 60's SEASON HIGHLIGHTS SOMERSET 1XI VS DEVON 1XI 1 8 /0 7/2 0 2 3

DEVON 358-6

SOMERSET 360-7

CHRIS BREWER 9 OVERS, 1 MAIDEN, 48 RUNS, 4 WICKETS

GRAHAM BISHOP 72 SIMON HOGG 99 EVERTON GRIFFITH 54

OVER 70's SEASON HIGHLIGHTS BRIAN HAMER 613 RUNS (121 HS) AV E R AG E 4 7. 1 5

PHIL WEBBER 241 RUNS S T R I K E R AT E 1 4 9 . 7

7

KNOCK OUT CUPS

3

SPONSORED BY

1000+ P L AY E R S

COMPETITIONS

63

100

CLUBS

TEAMS

INTERMEDIATE WINNERS

MINOR CUP WINNERS

MAJOR CUP WINNERS

BATH CC

UPHILL CASTLE CC

U19 T20

U16 SMASH

431

4

150

P L AY E R S

REGIONAL GROUPS

P L AY E R S

U19 WINNERS

DEANE DIAMONDS

F I N A L S P L AY E D AT T H E C O O P E R A S S O C I AT E S COUNTY GROUND

U19 RUNNERS UP

LANDSDOWN LIONS

U 1 3 & U 1 5 V I TA L I T Y C L U B T2 0

11

11

U13 TEAMS

U15 TEAMS

BATH CC U13 COUNTY CHAMPIONS 8

CHILCOMPTON SPORTS CC

U16 WINNERS

TAUNTON ST ANDREWS CC

U16 RUNNERS UP

BRIDGWATER CC

TAUNTON ST ANDREWS CC

U15 COUNTY CHAMPIONS

C O M M U N I T Y F E S T I VA L S 15

27

HOST CLUBS

F E S T I VA L S

138

58

58

22

TEAMS

U9 TEAMS

U11 TEAMS

U11 GIRLS TEAMS

CHILDREN

W H AT T H E PA R T I C I PA N T S H A D T O S AY "It was an amazing day and an amazing opportunity for our kids to get an opportunity to showcase the skills they have learnt at training sessions throughout the summer while also having fun with their friends.

Having the chance to play at the home of Somerset CCC is an unbelievable one and that will be cherished not only by the kids but also the parents that got to see their kids playing on the same pitch that many legends have played the game." - Taunton Deane CC

"It was such a fantastic experience for the boys and girls to play at Somerset CCC (home of cricket) and play competitive yet fun cricket. A brilliant experience for the kids and they left enthused for the following season."

– Lodway CC

9

50+

113

CLUB VISITS

VOLUNTEERS

FROM

CLUB SUPPORT

70 CLUBS

ATTENDED ONE OF FOUR CLUB DEVELOPMENT ROADSHOWS

FEEDBACK FROM A CLUB DEVELOPMENT ROADSHOW "It allowed for good discussions and learn what other clubs had been doing. Was good to learn of other clubs success stories and how they had gone about it."

42 C L U B S C L U B M A R K A C C R E D I T E D

1

IMPROVING CLUB GROUNDS IN SOMERSET

30

35

8

21

SQUARES R E N OVAT E D V I A SGA TRAILER

SQUARES A E R AT E D V I A SGA TRAILER

COUNTY PITCH ADVISOR VISITS & REPORTS COMPLETED

CLUBS UTILISED AG R OV I S TA PA RT N E R S H I P

SOMERSET COUNTY CRICKET CLUB SUPPORTING OUR CLUBS & PEOPLE F

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E

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ME T RO BANK ON E DAY C U P

10

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C LU B C R IC K E T E R S DAY

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FO R FAMILY DAY

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AC TIVATO RS

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W E STERN STO RM FI X TURES

FUNDING & INVESTMENT

£233,499 INVESTED INTO 30 CLUBS VIA ECB COUNTY GRANT FUND

£78,903

£47,171

10 WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT PROJECTS

5 PROVIDING ENHANCED FACILITIES OR PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OR DISABILITY CRICKET

£107,425 15 TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECTS

FROM £87, 425 INCREASE LAST YEAR

C O M M E N T S F R O M C O U N T Y G R A N T AWA R D E D C LU B S

"Estimate for electricity for the full year before the solar installation was £10,000 which we were on track to hit. The 6 months from August to January represents about 40% of owur annual electricity use. So far we have saved £1,383 using what we have generated, prorating this out for the year would save us £2,305 however with the peak sunshine months of May-July still to come for the full year then I would expect the savings to increase and be in the region of £3,500-£4,000."

120+ 175

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

N O M I N AT I O N S F O R CRICKET COLLECTIVE AWA R D S A N D E C B C OAC H AWA R D S AC R O S S 1 0 C AT E G O R I E S

C L U B C OAC H E S & VO L U N T E E R S AT T E N D E D OUR CRICKET C O L L E C T I V E AWA R D S DINNER

64% INCREASE

It was a great celebration of the hard work all volunteers put in and that was appreciated significantly.

75+

54

25

VO L U N T E E R S AT T E N D E D WO M E N A N D G I R L S R E WA R D & R E C O G N I T I O N

AT T E N D E D C L U B G R O U N D S TA F F R E WA R D & RECOGNITION

LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS INVITED TO VITALITY BLAST

11

WO M E N

&

GIR L S

WOMENS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

34

85

335

TEAMS

M AT C H E S

P L AY E R S

LEAGUE S TA N D I N G S

C L AV E R H A M

D IV IS IO N TWO N O RTH

WO M B AT S

DI VI SI O N TWO SO UTH

CHEW MAGNA

DI VI SI O N TH R E E N O RTH

BUCKHORN WESTON DI VI SI O N THREE SOUTH

BEDMINSTER DIV I S I O N O N E

C O M M E N T S F R O M A W O M E N S H A R D B A L L P L AY E R

"It's such a friendly, yet still competitive league offering a nice introduction into hardball cricket."

WOMENS HARDBALL LEAGUE

TAU N T O N D E A N E

10

21

111

TEAMS

M AT C H E S

P L AY E R S

KNOCKOUT CUPS

LEAGUE WINNERS

BEDMINSTER

30

36

268

TEAMS

M AT C H E S

P L AY E R S

SOFTBALL & HARDBALL CHAMPIONS

GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE 4 LEAGUES

15 TEAMS

GIRLS HARDBALL LEAGUE 1 LEAGUE

6 TEAMS

W O M E N S I N D O O R F E S T I VA L S 6 F E S T I VA L S

12

20 TEAMS

WO M E N S H I G O S 1 0 0

NEW FOR 2023...

3 60 P L AY E R S

"What a great first experience of hardball cricket! It was great to join with a group of women that loved the game too."

TEAMS

130 151

GIRLS

GIRLS REGISTERED FOR

H U B S AC R O S S S O M E R S E T

G I R L S AT T E N D E D F I V E

MASTERCLASSES W H AT T H E G I R L S H A D T O S AY

“It’s a fun way to play a sport that I love with teams that I love, a place where I can forget about what's going on in the world and focus on my game and skills”.

“I can play cricket all year round with the hubs and really enjoy meeting other players from other teams."

13

WALKING CRICKET

134

35%

6

70

PA RT I C I PA N T S

WOMEN

HUBS

AV E R AG E AG E

F E E D BAC K F R O M PA RT I C I PA N T S After the first session I was hooked - it became a way of getting fitter with a great bunch of people, great banter, and support. We now play competitively against other hubs, look very much the part in our named strip with our logo on it.

It has opened a social avenue for me in that we celebrated Christmas at our local curry house and there is always someone to go on a bike ride with!

I had got out of the habit of socialising and exercising. This has changed that. The friendliness of the other members helped and the variety of abilities made such a difference. I've always been a duffer at sport, and my physical shape puts me off using a gym but here it really doesn't matter.

No one laughs if you 'mess up' but are so encouraging.

TOGETHER IN SPORT WITH REMINISENCE LEARNING

Funded by Sports England’s Together Fund, the programme exsists to promote social interaction and physical activity to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness with a weekly meet up including a coffee, chat, games and a walk around the Cooper Associates County Ground.

PA RT I C I PA N T S SA I D. . .

"We love coming to the group.

It's one of my highlights as it gets me out the house and allows me to speak to other people going through similar situations."

"We enjoy attending every week and look forward to the stroll around the ground as well as all the other activities."

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social cohesion & cricketing S T R E E T C R I C K E T Promoting opportunities in diverse communities.

62

20

WHITE ASIAN

NOT BELONG TO A 56 DO CRICKET CLUB

4 HUBS

PA RT I C I PA N T S

65%

SAID THEY HAD MADE POSITIVE R E L AT I O N S H I P S

64%

40%

SAID THEY WERE MORE FOCUSED

S AW A N INCREASE IN THEIR CONFIDENCE

3

3

CHINESE

NOT BELONG TO A 38 DO COMMUNITY SPORT CLUB

SAID:

2

OTHER ETHNIC GROUP

DO NOT BELONG TO A SCHOOL SPORTS CLUB

OUR STREET CRICKET

6

INDIAN

R EG U L A R PA R T I C I PA N T S

47

48

WHITE ENGLISH

65%

SAID THEY HAD INCREASED THEIR ACTIVITY LEVELS

70%

SAID THEIR TEAMWORK SKILLS HAD IMPROVED

DIVERSE COMMUNITIES A series of new community initiatives, helping to support and engage all communities to make cricket the most inclusive sport across Somerset. Focusing primarily on our young people, adults and families to connect them with their local communities.

MAQ B U L - D I S PL ACE D A D U LTS

18

MALES

14 2 1 1

AFGHANISTAN INDIAN SRI LANKAN IRAQI

WE S TE RN WARRIORS X TAUNTON INDIAN OF SOUTH 18 MALES INDIAN HERITAGE

YEOVIL TOGETHER

N AT I O N A L P R O G R A M M E S

26 BANGLADESHI HERITAGE 4 SOUTH INDIAN HERITAGE

14 ALL STARS 14 DYNAMOS

30

ADULTS

15

WA L K E R S & TA L K E R S A free monthly event at the Cooper Associates County Ground that helps increase connections and reduce social isolation in local communities. These monthly events comprise of a complimentary coffee, a gentle stroll around the ground, and a one-hour Q&A with a sporting legend.

200 ENQUIRIES

42% SAI D T H AT T H EY OF T E N F EEL L E F T I S OL AT E D F RO M OT H E R S

102 B LOO D P RESSUR E CH ECKS COMP LE TED BY N UF FIELD H E ALTH

16

160

UNIQUE AT T E N D E E S

1/3

125

65

15

MALE

FEMALE

SESSIONS

SAID THEY DO NOT FEEL CONNECTED TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY

35% SAID THEY F E E L L O N E LY SOME OF THE TIME

MEETING PEOPLE & FOR EXERCISE THE MAIN REASON FOR JOINING

87%

FEEL HAPPIER AFTER THE SESSION

85%

F E E L PA RT O F A COMMUNITY AFTER THE SESSION

THE OVERWHELMING FEELING AFTER L E AV I N G A WA L K E R S A N D TA L K E R S S E S S I O N I S T H AT INDIVIDUALS FEEL MORE INCLUDED IN THEIR LOCAL C O M M U N I T Y.

C O M M U N I T Y B A S E D A L L S TA R S & DY N A M O S

5 DYNAMOS SCHOOL BASED PROJECTS

8 COMMUNITY DYNAMOS PROJECTS

4 G I R L S O N LY DYNAMOS PROJECTS

113

74

P A

R T

77 I

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I

P A

N

T

7 COMMUNITY A L L S TA R S PROJECTS

122

S

SPORTING MEMORIES Bringing men aged 50+ together to reminisce about previous memories, experiences or moments in their lives through the power of sport. Sports memorabilia, past sporting events, physical activities, quizzes and guest speakers are used to create discussions and recall memories.

14 41%

MALE AT T E N D E E S

50+

SAID THEY LACK CO M PA N I O N S H I P S O M E OF THE TIME

MINIMUM AGE

8%

AT T E N DA N C E CA PAC I T Y 11 REACHED SAID THEY LACK CO M PA N I O N S H I P A L L OF THE TIME

17

SUPER 1s Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular competitive cricket while providing them with a chance to realise their potential, both on and off the pitch.

116

LEARNING DISABILITY OTHER

R EG U L A R PA R T I C I PA N T S

87

MALES

7

29

FEMALES

6

PHYSICAL & LEARNING

8

PHYSICAL DISABILITY

8

V I S UA L I M PA I R M E N T

2

H E A R I N G I M PA I R M E N T

L O C AT I O N S

OUR SUPER 1S

SAID:

17

T H E Y H AV E GAINED CONFIDENCE

45

1

AUTISM

46

25

THEY H AV E M A D E NEW FRIENDS

F E E D BAC K F R O M PA R E N T S

My daughter has never made friends easily, although everyone loves her! It's wonderful to see her a part of something and interacting with her peers.

It's the first time my boys have ever enjoyed playing a sport without any frustration or disappointment.

Also, with myself interacting with other parents facing similar challenges as I do has been such a blessing.

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S O M E R S E T V I S U A L LY I M PA I R E D T E A M

SOMERSET DISABLED CC

R E G I S T E R E D P L AY E R S P L AY E R F E E D B A C K Friendly people, good company and banter.

We all expect the best of each other and all have high standards.

It's great playing for the County I reside in.

Really friendly team. Playing a game

we all love and trying to reach the pinnacle of the game. Supporting each

other and making new friends. Encouraging and improving the growth of the VI game.

D I S C OV E RY F U N D To expand their seven disability hubs around the county, run healthy eating sessions, develop Somerset’s disability and visually impaired cricket teams, and pay for a disability development officer.

14 PROVIDERS ENGAGED

130 PA RT I C I PA N T S

40 F E M A L E

6

120

HUBS

HOURS OF COACHING

R E G I S T E R E D P L AY E R S PA R E N T S F E E D BAC K The impact of SDCC on our lives has been immense . For Connor it has opened many doors for his future. He has only been a part of the club for 4/5 years but the team are our extended family. His confidence, determination and passion for cricket (and outside of cricket) is fuelled by the knowledge, enthusiasm and encouragement of other members of the team, be that players, coaches or other parent/carers. It has changed his life.

P L AY E R F E E D B A C K I have always struggled to play sports growing up, but when we moved to Somerset, I decided I wanted to start playing cricket but felt that I would not be able to handle mainstream cricket, but then I found out about SDCC. I have both learning and physical disabilities but I have loved every minute of it. There is still a place for anyone who loves cricket to come along and play their hearts out.

Before I had my accident didn't play much cricket but then my life changed. I thought I wouldn't be able to play any sport and went to a very dark place. Then I found SDCC and my life changed for the good. The Club really did save my life and I can't thank you enough for that.

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS 125 SCHOOLS

2,171

10,519

3.5% H OURS COAC HED

5.5%

CHILDREN

95% SA ID T H E Y E N J OY E D TH E COAC H I N G S E SSI O N W H AT S C H O O L S H A D T O S AY

“An inclusive and engaging experience for all our children. Every child had a chance to shine and make progress.”

Staplegrove Primary, Taunton

“Josie was a fantastic coach. She provided engaging and well paced lessons. The children always looked forward to her lessons.”

Banwell Primary, North Somerset

P R I M A RY F E S T I VA L S

9

137

803

F E S T I VA L S

YO UNG LEADERS

CHILDREN

PRIMARY COMPETITIONS

17

3

146

1,389

REGIONAL COMPETITIONS

COUNTY FINALS

SCHOOLS

CHILDREN

ST STEPHENS PRIMARY, BATH

LARGE SCHOOLS CHAMPION

20

WRINGTON PRIMARY

KNOWLE PARK PRIMARY

S M A L L SC H O O L S C H AMP IO NS

GIRLS COUNTY CHAMPIONS

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

839 45%

20

3,148

1,565

291

H O U R S C OAC H E D

SCHOOLS

GIRLS

B OYS

LEADERS TRAINED

W H AT S C H O O L S H A D T O S AY “The Chance to Shine Programme worked perfectly in tandem with our ambitions and without it we wouldn’t have the number of girls playing cricket that we currently have.”

St Katherines School, North Somerset

“The sessions were active, fun, engaging, allowed the girls to develop skills and left them wanting more.”

Ashton Park School, Bristol

SECONDARY COMPETITIONS

STATE SCHOOL HARDBALL COMPETITION NEW FOR 2023 | 2 COMPETITIONS

78 2.6%

79 23%

B OYS T E A M S

GIRLS TEAMS

ASH TON PA RK SC HOOL, BR IS TOL

HOLY ROO D ACADE MY CH A R D

U12 OUTDOOR

U13 OUTDOOR

KINGSMEAD SCHOOL, WI VELI SCOMBE

CANCE LLE D D U E TO WE ATHER

U15 OUTDOOR

U15 OUTDOOR

HAYGROVE SCHOOL, BRIDGWATER

HAZLEGROVE PREP, NR YEOVIL

U13 INDOOR

U13 INDOOR

THE CASTLE SCHOOL , TAUNTON

TAUNTON SCHOOL

U15 INDOOR

U15 INDOOR

27

39

TEAMS

M AT C H E S

CHURCHILL ACADEMY U13 CHAMPIONS

THE CASTLE SCHOOL U15 CHAMPIONS

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S C H O O L S D AY S Affiliated schools can bring up to 50 students and staff to watch a Somerset Mens or Western Storm game. There are activation zones where pupils can put their skills to the test, a treasure hunt around the ground, face painting and a teacher catching challenge to keep pupils engaged.

118

4

SCHOOLS

S CHOOL S DAYS

4,101

TEACHERS & PUPILS

“Thank you for an incredible day. Our children were buzzing and had a fantastic time. The whole day hugely exceeded my expectations and you have inspired a new group of fans.” St Andrew’s Primary, Chardstock​

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530

SCHOOLS

CHILDREN

N E W

F O R

2 0 2 3

The STUMPY programmes aim is to support schools personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) curriculum. It utilises experiences of players from Somerset CCC and Western Storm to give children confidence to be themselves by supporting and developing their strength, resilience, teamworking, motivation and problem solving as well as helping them to understand more about themselves and what makes them unique.

W H AT S C H O O L S H A D T O S AY

“The resources and activities were great. It supports our PSHE curriculum really well.”

St Anne’s Primary, Weston-super-Mare​ 22

“The programme was really strong, aligned closely to our PSHE programme and was an excellent addition to it.”

Milford Junior School, Yeovil

SEND TEACHER DELIVERY TRAINING 15

SEN SCHOOLS

TEACHERS TRAINED

14

HOURS OF DELIVERY

1,035

500+

75%

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

293

160

25%

TEACHERS SUPPORTED IN LESSONS

48%

185%

CHILDREN

6/10 BEFORE

9/10 AFTER

TEACHERS FELT CONFIDENT IN DELIVERING CRICKET LESSONS

SEAN FITZGERALD CHANCE TO SHINE'S

COACH OF THE YEAR

W H AT S C H O O L S H A D T O S AY

"Giving our SEN children a chance to play cricket has built up teamwork and developed their communication skills as well as given them a sense of achievement that they would not get in mainstream education."

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MINI CRICKETS FOR SCHOOL YEARS ONE & TWO

31 CHILDREN

2 COURSES

Thanks for the last 5 weeks of fun, Carlo loved it!

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME W H AT PA R E N T S H A D T O S AY "The coaches were excellent done him the world of 1 6 1 C H I L D R E N "It’s and James couldn’t wait for good! Thank you so much every session. They were not "Brilliant opportunity for children. for providing this opportunity only excellent at developing My sons skills and confidence for him. As a parent, it was a the children, they were good joy to watch the sessions." have really improved." people as well… kind and caring."

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H O L I D AY C O U R S E S CHILDRE N

FROM

S C HO O L S

YE AR S

26

469

COURSES

CHILDREN

2- 8

ONE TO ONES CHILDREN FROM 8-18 YEARS OLD

466

121

SESSIONS

P L AY E R S

HUISH COLLEGE ACADEMY Offering 16 to 18-year-olds the opportunity to combine studies with a personalised cricket development programme at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. Players are provided with a structured programme of practical coaching, sports science support and fitness alongside an academic education at the highly regarded Richard Huish College.

12

1

9

160+

P L AY E R S

INDOOR EVENT

SUMMER GAMES

COACHING HOURS

MASTERCLASSES FROM: SCCC 2ND XI HEAD COACH GREG KENNIS, SCCC ASSISTANT COACH PAUL TWEDDLE, SCCC PATHWAY LEAD ANDREW GRIFFITHS, SCCC PLAYERS SONNY BAKER, JACK BROOKS

& NED LEONARD.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 13 31 4 4 134 LEARNERS

LEARNERS

LEARNERS

LEARNERS

1

17

3

COURSE

COURSES

FIRST AID

UMPIRING

SCORING

COURSES

COACHING LEARNERS

6 7. 5 %

9

COURSES

IN LEARNERS

24

WOMEN

FEMALES

31

NEMOW

58

LEARNERS

5

COURSES

13

WOMEN

93.5%

INCREASE

IN LEARNERS

YO U N G O FF I CI AL S

BURSARY FUNDING

INCREASE

CORE

COURSES

£6 ,5 2 5

F O U N DAT I O N 137

3

1

DISABILITY DIVERSE COMMUNITY

7

AC T I VAT O R T R A I N I N G

116

LEARNERS

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SA FEGUAR DING S A F E G U A R D I N G C H I L D R E N A N D A D U LT S I S E V E R Y O N E ' S R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y .

With a full-time safeguarding resource in place the Foundation have made a significant impact in embedding a safeguarding culture throughout the organisation and wider cricketing network. We feel that one of the biggest drivers of activity for cricketers is enjoyment. Our aim is to listen and involve our cricketers in decision making to promote safe and enjoyable experiences. To support this, we have implemented a Listening in Cricket strategy and Action Plan to develop and embed a ‘listening culture’ within the Foundation and throughout the wider cricket network. Alongside the pro-active work and support for our clubs, we have seen a rise in the standards of the safeguarding provision at a local level, making cricket a safer, more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.

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CSOS QUALIFIED ACROSS 5 COUNTYWIDE SAFE HANDS WORKSHOPS

C S O S AT T E N D E D OUR PRE-SEASON SAFEGUARDING CLINIC

C SOS NOM INAT E D FOR RECO G NIT ION AT T HE FOUNDAT ION C RIC KE T COLLEC T IV E AWARDS

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LISTENING IN CRICKET INTERVENTIONS

CLUB ADMINS AT T E N D E D O U R SHMS TRAINING

CLUBS S U C C E S S F U L LY ACHIEVED CLUBMARK

81%

O F A F F I L I AT E D CLUBS ENROLLED ON SHMS 70% PROACTIVE

KEY: CSO (Club Safeguarding Officer) SHMS (Safe Hands Mangement System)

LOW LEVEL CONCERNS T H A N K S T O T H E V I G I L A N C E O F O U R N E T W O R K A N D S TA F F. . .

26%

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IN LOW LEVEL CONCERNS REPORTED IN 2023 FROM CLUB NETWORK

BRIAN

250% I N C R E ASE

INCREASE FROM 2023 IN LOW LEVEL CONCERNS REPORTED FROM INTERNAL F O U N DAT I O N P R O G R A M M E S

H OY L E ,

SAFEGUARDING MANAGER

"We all have a duty of care to provide an environment where cricket can be fun, enjoyable and safe. We are committed to meeting and exceeding minimum safeguarding standards throughout the recreational game."

AMANDA COUNSELL

Winner of the Safe Hands award at the Cricket Collective Awards 2023.

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HOW TO SUPPORT US JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER NETWORK We are generously supported by a network of volunteers who give up their time to improve the lives of individuals, their clubs and wider communities.

M A K E A D O N AT I O N The generosity of our supporters enables us to develop and deliver engaging outreach programmes in our local communities and schools.

B E C O M E A F O U N DAT I O N PA R T N E R 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. To learn more, please get in touch.

For more information on how to get involved, please contact us on: info@somersetcricketfoundation.org (01823) 352 266 www.somersetcricketfoundation.org

Registered Charity No. 1194363

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