Welcome
to Chance to shine, the Cricket Foundation’s drive to regenerate competitive cricket in state schools…
Chance to shine is the single biggest school-sport development initiative ever undertaken in Britain. It recognises the power of competitive cricket to help young people acquire skills, values and attitudes.
The campaign aims to raise £25m of private funding to create sustainable cricket cultures within one third of all state schools in England and Wales over an initial period of 10 years.
Latest news

England stars return to school for Chance to shine National Cricket Day
Alastair Cook, Charlotte Edwards, Graeme Swann, Luke Wright and Tim Bresnan are just some of the names confirmed to take part in this year’s Chance to shine National Cricket Day on Tuesday (23 June).…
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Cricket in state schools to rise from the Ashes on Chance to shine National Cricket Day
Thousands of children in state schools across the country will enjoy a day of cricket-themed activity on Tuesday 23 June – Chance to shine National Cricket Day. …
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MBE for Chance to shine coaching ambassador Charlotte Edwards
England captain and Chance to shine coaching ambassador Charlotte Edwards has been awarded an MBE for services to cricket. …
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Chance to shine youngsters inspire Scott Rees
Cricket mad youngsters are inspiring Scott Rees & Co Solicitors!…
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British Army looks to cricket’s shining example on diversity
The British Army is joining forces with the Cricket Foundation charity this summer to run a series of cricket camps for teenagers in state schools.…
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Corporate big hitters sign up for Six in the City 2009
Some of the biggest names in the City are once again showing their support for Chance to shine by turning out for the charity's annual six-a-side tournament, 'Six in the City'.…
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World Cup winner Lydia Greenway visits Whitstable Cricket Club
Chance to shine club Whitstable Cricket Club is holding a special girls-only event this half-term - and you are invited to come along and take part.…
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Cricket Foundation teams up with the Prince’s Trust
Prince’s Trust ambassadors ex-Warwickshire cricketer Paul Smith and actor Colin Salmon helped to launch The Prince's Trust Chance to shine xl programme at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday 1 May.…
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Inner city cricket team a match for public school
Downside Fisher Youth Club -v- Downside School... a creditable draw!…
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The healing power of cricket!
Chance to shine's Great Ormond Street Hospital school project marked its first anniversary at the end of last year.…
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