This Black History Month is all about 'honouring our communities' and recognising the individuals creating community. Find out how Mary-Queen built a positive community at her Norwich Street Cricket Club ➡️ chancetoshine.org/latest-new…

A look into how our coaching guru Ian Gregory delivers our best-in-class, Association for Physical Education (@afPE_PE) approved, cricket sessions. Using @playtheirway child-first coaching principles, he keeps children engaged, ensures they're empowered to decide on how they play, and have their own ideas for activities.

We're thrilled to have the Barmy Army committed to our work. They've raised over £25,000 through their fundraising efforts and much more by raising awareness of who we are, to cricket fans everywhere. Like us, they want every child to have a chance to play this wonderful sport. From everyone at Chance to Shine, thank you.

International Day of the Girl is a chance to reflect on how far girls cricket has come in recent years. Every single girl deserves the chance to play cricket, so they can develop confidence, leadership, and teamwork. A recent report published by the House of Lords said barriers still prevent girls from being active, and we're determined to continue turning the tide.

We've enjoyed taking over the Chance to Shine socials this week so wanted to leave on a clear message. Everything we do is about ensuring the next generation have an opportunity to play cricket, no matter where they come from. 🏏 Read about how we've been doing this in 2026 ➡️

Simply amazing to think we're having such an impact a couple of decades on from when these snaps were taken… We're Llio, Rowen, Isobel, Mollie and Niamh, some of the YAB team shaping Chance to Shine at every level. Find out what we've been up to in 'A Year of YAB': Youth Advisory Board Impact Report 2026 ➡️ chancetoshine.org/youth-advi…

We've taken over socials following the launch of our first ever Youth Advisory Board Impact Report, giving our socials admins' a bit of a break. No ai in sight. ❌ Just real young people showcasing how we're impacting children's lives. Read 'A Year of YAB' ➡️ chancetoshine.org/youth-advi…

From @afPE_pe accredited resources to in-person training events, Chance to Shine strives to ensure children receive a high-quality cricket experience. Our Train the Trainer event saw coaches from our 41 delivery partners come together to learn about the latest coaching techniques, so they continue delivering best-in-class cricket across UK communities.

We are delighted to publish the first ever Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Impact Report. 🎉 'A Year of YAB', showcases their work over the past 12 months, plans for the future, and how they shape our programmes to ensure they are engaging and meaningful to the young people they serve. On Monday the YAB co-chairs, Llio Parry and Ammar Din Begum, presented to our board of trustees, using the report to explain how they influence our work. Read the report ➡️ chancetoshine.org/youth-advi…

We were blown away by all your support last evening. 💛 England legends Steven Finn, Darren Gough and Lydia Greenway took to the kitchen for Chance to Dine 2026, with Finny coming out on top. It was simply magical to have supporters there in the Lord's Long Room, getting behind what we do, to help us give more children the joy of cricket. 🏏

"When we came to the UK, we didn’t think we’d be able to play cricket, but then my brother found YAV Sunderland, and we joined straight away.” Ajlal and Talal were worried that they wouldn't be able to play tape ball on moving to the UK in 2024. Now they're both representing @DhamCricketFdn at our National Street Finals. And Ajlal went and won it. 🏆 Read ➡️ chancetoshine.org/case-studi…

When our coaches are teaching, they're always asking questions and offering encouragement to each and every child. 🏏 Coach Ryan wants to keep them inquisitive and makes sure to reflect after his sessions, to keep them involved, even when they're not enjoying an activity. Using child first coaching principles, our fully qualified expert coaches ensure children always have a voice during sessions.

Wednesday morning was a special one for Youth Advisory Board member Momina Khalid, who spoke on the panel at the 'One Commonwealth, One Team' Exhibition Cricket Series launch event at Marlborough House. Alongside West Indies great @ivivianrichards, @DonnaLegz and Rob Lawson, Momina highlighted how cricket has helped her build community, while sharing how Chance to Shine achieves this sense of belonging and comradery in schools and community Street clubs. Learn more about the day ➡️ thecommonwealth.org/news/cri…

Have YOU got your Chance to Shine Awards nomination in? If not, there's just 24 hours until submissions close. Send them today, so those children, coaches, schools and Street clubs embodying everything Chance to Shine stands for, get their due recognition. Leave a nomination ➡️ chancetoshine.org/awardsnomi…

There's still time to nominate for the Chance to Shine Awards. Slade Primary School, last year's Primary School of the Year, embraced the game, and adapted sessions for hearing impaired children. If this sounds like your school, or if you know a pupil who has taken to cricket, make sure they get recognised. Nominations close midday this Friday 11th ➡️ chancetoshine.org/awardsnomi…

Nominate a young person you know for the 2026 Chance to Shine Awards 🏏 Imogen was a huge cricketing inspiration for her peers, and guided by Daisy Wicks, her coach, she has become an accomplished leader on the playground. We want to hear about more young people like her, so they get their deserved recognition. Nominate before September 11th ➡️ chancetoshine.org/awardsnomi…