It is not only Focus Clubs that can receive financial support towards Club Development projects. Wiltshire affiliated clubs with junior sections can also apply for support, below you can find a couple of opportunities where you can get some. There are also a number of non cricket specific funding initiatives that are available to clubs, if you would like further information then please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

England and Wales Cricket Trust - Interest Free Loan Scheme

The England and Wales Cricket Trust welcomes eligible ECB affiliated cricket clubs with junior sections to consider an interest-free loan to assist in the development of facilities on their ground(s).Whether it is a sightscreen or a changing room the England and Wales Cricket Trust will allocate interest-free loans to clubs that meet set criteria up to £50,000 with a repayment period of up to ten years.

Clubs with as little as 25 per cent partnership funding can apply (repayments quarterly throughout the term of the loan).The scheme is open to any ECB affiliated cricket club with a junior section who has a passion to be part of a modern dynamic sport development programme and is willing to complete, deliver and update a simple development plan.

To express an interest clubs should submit in writing a brief explanation of their project and an account of their current status regarding junior development to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For guidance on the England and Wales Cricket Trust Interest Free Loan Scheme please read the Guidance Notes.
You can also view Frequently Asked Questions about the scheme - ECB Loan FAQ 

Sport England – Small Grants Programme

The Small Grants Programme has been set up to support local community sport projects which seek to increase participation, sustain participation or develop opportunities for people to excel at their chosen sport.

For example, they might help a cricket club expand its age range by helping it to buy extra team kit or pay additional coaching fees or they may help cricket clubs to purchase much needed machinery or equipment.

It is open to any bona fide not-for-profit club or association, statutory body or educational establishment. They will not fund individuals or organisations established to make a profit and distribute that profit to members.

Kit Bags

Every Club needs equipment to deliver cricket and there is no better way of getting high quality equipment than through the Lords Taverners scheme at a very low price (£25). Each year the Lord’s Taverners aim is to give young people a sporting chance. They achieve this by providing opportunities for young people, able bodied or with disabilities, under the age of 25 to participate in sport & recreation. Over the last 50 years they have given over £36m away to schools, sports clubs & special needs organisations.

For Clubs they have on offer

• Youth Cricket Bag (u16)
• Colts Cricket Bag (u13)
• Junior Cricket Bag (u11)
• Girls Cricket Bag
• Inter Cricket Bag
• Kwik Cricket Bag

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If you would like to apply for a bag then download the Application Form. Complete the form and send it to the County Ground, Nevil Road, Bristol, BS7 9EJ for it to be countersigned by the Board Development Manager.

Non Turf Pitches

As well as the kit bags Lords Taverners also offer a non-turf pitch grant scheme.  Grants are provided up to £6,000 towards the installation of non-turf pitches, practice ends and nets.

In order to apply for a Non Turf pitch you must complete an Application Form (attach PDF of LT Non Turf Pitch Application Form) which MUST be approved by the Cricket Development Manager. Therefore, on completion of the form please send it through to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .