Sport & Physical Activity Education & Young People 2024
Durham Cricket Foundation

Our Impact 2024

Durham Cricket Foundation uses cricket to reach and raise up communities across the North East. In 2024 — its first impact report — the Foundation delivered 3,631 hours in schools, reaching 28% of all primary schools in its boundaries; 74 whole school programmes were delivered including 2,632 pupils in SEND schools. Free summer camps provided 808 children with cricket and healthy meals. Street Cricket in Sunderland (86% diverse participants) has run since 2018. Walking Cricket improved mental health for 65% and friendship for 80% of participants. Arts and Crafts groups at Chester-le-Street saw 100% of participants report improved mental health.

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📋About

Schools delivery (Chance to Shine, whole school, SEND, girls leadership); Street Cricket (Sunderland, with Young Asian Voices providing free bus transport); Wicketz (deprived communities); free summer cricket camps with meals (funded by ECB/Sky Sports); Great North Children's Hospital cricket; Walking Cricket (weekly sessions across county); Arts and Crafts groups at Chester-le-Street stadium (isolation, older people); Disability cricket hubs; clubs and leagues support Custom geography from upload: North East England (Durham, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Teesside)

📊Key Metrics

3,631 hours of combined delivery in schools; 28% of all primary schools in Durham Cricket Foundation boundaries reached; 74 whole school programmes and 74 one-day visits delivered Key Metric 1
3,434 pupils benefited from whole school programme; 2,632 pupils in SEND schools (442 hours); 808 children attended free summer camps with healthy meals across 26 venues; 190 girls in girls-only camps Key Metric 2
3 Street Cricket hubs in Sunderland; 4 free Disability Cricket hubs; 2 Wicketz programmes (Peterlee and Hartlepool); 2 days per week cricket at Great North Children's Hospital; 7,500+ players (junior and senior) in community clubs Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • 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
  • 75% of Walking Cricket participants more physically active; 80% say friendship circle stronger; 65% say mental health improved; 100% of Arts and Crafts participants say mental health improved; 82% more confident
  • Durham Cricket Foundation's first impact report; Street Cricket in Sunderland running since 2018 — integral part of participants' weekly routines; Darlington CC founded 1827 and Philadelphia CC 1868 demonstrate clubs as social anchors across generations

📍Geography

North East

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