Sport & Physical Activity

86% of Street Cricket participants from diverse ethnicities; 95.4% say they feel included when playing with coach; 97% pupils say 'I had fun in my Chance to Shine session'; 86% say 'I feel confident when I play cricket'; 90% of teachers agree Chance to Shine improved pupils' self-esteem and confidence

121,503 participants — record levels of engagement; female participation percentage increased from 23% to 31% of total 2022-2024; Walking Cricket participant: 'It enables elderly people to stay connected to the sport — it has had a tremendously positive impact on me, increasing my confidence and supporting a genuine improvement in my physical and mental wellbeing'

Sussex VI Sharks completed the 'Double' — BCEW Heindrich Swanepoel Primary Club Cup plus National League title; Liam O'Brien and Alfie Pyle both played in England's pan-disability series win vs India; Jake Vosloo called up for India tour at start of 2026

Pirbright CC case study: grew from 26 members in 2019 to nearly 300 — adult, junior, women and girls and walking cricket sections all established with £17,000+ SCF/ECB funding; SJCC finals week celebrated at Valley End and Normandy

Only UK cricket club signatory to UN Sports for Climate Action framework (since 2020); sustainability achievements include 100% locally sourced food, reusable cups, biodegradable cutlery, recyclable cooking oil, electric vehicles, solar panels, onsite community growing space; 31 electrical charging points

First U18 Girls XI played hard ball cricket on Lord's Main Ground; 45% of professional cricketers were privately educated — MCCF directly addresses this pipeline; Labong (Uganda) identified by national team through MCCF — school now provides scholarship and free education

Super 1s case study: participant gained confidence, made friends, improved social skills and reduced anxiety — offered place on residential (attended despite anxiety) and now invited to Super 1s Leadership Academy; 'cricket programme provided numerous physical, mental and social benefits'

7 boys and 8 girls progressed from MCCF Hubs to Bucks County Age Group squads; 5 players selected onto Vipers Emerging Players Programme from Girls Pathway; Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian PM Narendra Modi presented signed bat to Chance to Shine Street Cricket hub participants at Chequers