MAKING CRICKET
A GAME FOR EVERYONE

SUSSEX CRICKET
FOUNDATION
As the charitable arm of Sussex Cricket, we’re dedicated to making cricket a game for everyone. From growing the sport to improving wellbeing and tackling inequalities, we use the power of cricket and the strength of the Sussex Cricket brand to create opportunities that help people thrive.
Cricket for All
Whether you’re discovering cricket for the first time or already love the game, we make it easy to get involved.
From league cricket and indoor formats to Walking Cricket, disability‑inclusive sessions and school programmes, we work with clubs and schools across Sussex to ensure cricket is accessible, enjoyable, and close to home.
Supporting Every Player and Pathway
We’re proud to champion junior, senior, women’s, girls’, and disability cricket building strong pathways and celebrating success at all levels.
And because cricket isn’t just about competition, we also offer fun, informal ways to play, meet people, and feel part of the community.
Powered by Volunteers
Volunteers are the heartbeat of cricket in Sussex.
We support the coaches, officials, club leaders and grounds teams who make the game possible, offering training and resources to help them grow the sport they love.

TRUSTEES
It is a privilege to be appointed as the new Chair of the Sussex Cricket Foundation. I am hugely grateful to Ish Jalal who has chaired the board for the last three years.
I am very passionate about the opportunity for people of all ages to participate in sport. Evidence is strong that by being active we will be healthier and have a stronger sense of well-being. As someone who has completed an enjoyable career across several sectors, I have been better able to deal with the stresses and strains by being fit and playing competitively.
Cricket offers so much to young people and adults. Tactics, hand/eye coordination and concentration are some of the skills required. SCF enables the sport to be accessible to such a diversity of young and older people from all parts of Sussex.
Thanks to the generosity of both individuals and the ECB, the new Breaking Boundaries programme will support some state secondary schools to access state of the art facilities, equipment and professional coaching. We are enormously grateful to our patrons and many people who help us to fund-raise for the Sussex Cricket Foundation. My thanks also go to my fellow trustees, all those who volunteer and also our amazing Foundation staff.
2026 will be another very exciting year and I look forward to meeting many of you involved in the Foundation.
Dame Shelagh Legrave CL
Chair, Sussex Cricket Foundation
EVENTS
We host a wide range of community and fundraising events throughout the year, offering something for everyone. Our calendar is packed with exciting opportunities, including (but not limited to):

SCF Christmas Carol EVENING
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2026
Enjoy a festive evening at the home of Sussex Cricket!

OUR IMPACT
Discover the difference we’ve made across Sussex this year.
From growing participation and supporting communities to improving health, wellbeing, and inclusion, our 2025 Impact Report highlights the stories, programmes, and people shaping cricket across the county.
Read the full report to see how your support is changing lives through cricket.


NEWS
Stay up to date with everything happening across the Sussex Cricket Foundation.
From community programmes and participation events to impact stories, new initiatives, and volunteer highlights this is the place for all our latest updates.
Foundation Launches New Website to Showcase Community Impact
The Sussex Cricket Foundation has launched a new website, providing a dedicated platform to showcase its work across recreational cricket while making it easier for people across...
MCC Foundation Hubs Return for 2027
The hugely popular MCC Foundation (MCCF) Hubs in Eastbourne and Brighton are set to return for another year, offering talented young cricketers from state schools across Sussex...
State School Cricketers supported with trip to New Zealand
The Sussex Cricket Foundation in partnership with Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA), Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation and The Willows Cricket Club in New Zealand have...

SUPPORT US
There are so many ways to join in and support the Sussex Cricket Foundation, and the benefits are far-reaching.
Whether it be volunteering at an event, taking on a fundraising challenge or simply joining our weekly Lottery you can support a cause you care about and help change lives across Sussex at the same time.




