The England and Wales Cricket Trust (EWCT) Interest Free Loan Scheme provides finance to clubs for capital projects to help them build and ensure a sustainable future.
All scheme applicants must demonstrate that funds will be used to benefit the general community and not just a small group.
Eligible projects
Buildings:
Changing room development
Clubhouse renovation
Social area development
Machinery store
Score box
Improvement in car parking facilities (for cricket purposes only)
CCTV/security shutters (specifically to protect cricket buildings)
Outdoor lighting (for security purposes)
Energy consumption/saving systems
Water consumption/saving systems
Flood defence measures
Equipment purchase:
Machinery
Covers
Sightscreens
Scoreboard
Mobile net cages
Security/protection (perimeter fencing/ball stop netting)
Fine turf:
Square
Outfield
Drainage/irrigation
Flood defence measures
Land purchase:
For cricketing purposes only
Non-turf:
Non-turf practice facilities
Match play pitches
How much can be applied for?
Cricket clubs with a junior section – £1,000 - £50,000
Cricket clubs without a junior section – £1,000 - £20,000
How much partnership funding is required?
A minimum of 10% partnership funding is required from the applicant.
About the England and Wales Cricket Trust
The EWCT supports community participation in cricket as a means of promoting and improving health – which is a charitable purpose. In addition, the EWCT promotes work to improve the provision of cricket in schools, clubs and other youth cricket activities. Activities funded by the EWCT must benefit the wider community, not just a small group or elite. This is a primary obligation of an applicant when applying for the funds provided by EWCT.
How to apply
Download and read the EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme guidance notes (click on the link below) and if your Club is eligible to apply to the scheme and the project you are considering is eligible, you can download, complete and return the expression of interest form (click on the link below).