Across all aspects of Cricket Development the GCB work with many different partners who play a key role in the success and support of the work that we do, many having similar target areas. Below you will find listed a small section of our working partners which we conduct day to day work with and by clicking on their links you will be able to access their own websites:

The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) is a registered charity working with a network of partners to increase, promote, support and celebrate lifelong participation in sport and physical activity, realising potential for all.

Wesport works as a network of organisations in the West of England to promote lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. It has over 57 member organisations from Local Authorities to HE/FE establishments, National Governing Bodies of Sport, and the School Sports Partnerships.

The main aim of the core team of Wesport is to work to strengthen this network and improve the quality and quantity of opportunities for our communities to engage in sport and physical activity. Key areas of work include the development of sporting competition in schools, development of the workforce and delivery of national sport and physical activity initiatives.

Wesport has a core team of 18 staff based at the University of the West of England and are the County Sports Partnership for the West of England which comprises the Local Authority areas of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath & NE Somerset and North Somerset. Wesport is also a part of the 49 strong CSP Network working collectively to drive participation in sport and physical activity across the country.

If you would like to know more or are able to support our work please visit our website www.wesport.org.uk or contact us either by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Telephone: 0117 328 6250.

Lords Taverners are a Charity, founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people, particularly those with social, environmental, physical or learning disadvantages, to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities.

Lords Taverners were founded in 1950 by a group of actors in the Tavern at Lord's Cricket Ground. They wished to give something back to the game they loved, their aim being to help and encourage young people to participate in the game of cricket, especially those who perhaps would not otherwise have the opportunity.

In Gloucestershire we are very thankful for the Lords Taverners support, not only with Non Turf Pitches and Cricket Bags for schools and clubs but also for the outstanding support of our Citi Cricket project that is currently targeting Cricket for the Disabled. www.lordstaverners.org

Active Gloucestershire is the County Sports and Physical Activity Partnership for rural Gloucestershire covering Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Cotswold and Tewkesbury.

Active Gloucestershire’s vision is to make Gloucestershire ‘a physically active and thriving sporting county.’ To achieve this vision it works with a wide range of local partners including Local Authorities, NHS Gloucestershire, National Governing Bodies, School Sport Partnerships, Children Centres, Youth Service, Gloucestershire Rural Community Council, Young Gloucestershire, the University of Gloucestershire, Further Education Colleges, sports clubs, community organisations and the wider voluntary and community sector.

Our purpose is to develop and coordinate strong and integrated partnerships with all those involved in sport and physical activity across Gloucestershire and to work with and support local, regional and national bodies to achieve their Sport England targets around GROW, SUSTAIN AND EXCEL.

Active Gloucestershire has just published a new five year strategy for the period 2010 -2015, and the Annual Delivery Plan for the first year of this cycle. For further information visit: www.activegloucestershire.org Active Gloucestershire has 16 members of staff and hosts several NGB and other sport and physical activity-related posts.

As well as working partners we also have several Business partners that are key sponsors and supporters of the work that the Board does. For Gloucestershire Cricket to further develop then more and more companies like these are required to support the work we do. If you are interested in getting involved with the GCB then please make contact with out CDM, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Publicity Matters – logo - Sponsors of Kirby Lewis Cricket

Formed in 1868, National Friendly offers a range of innovative and unique healthcare and protection products for both individuals and companies – backed by exemplary customer service from its Bristol office. Voted Best PMI Provider at the 2009 Health Insurance awards, National Friendly is a mutual which means that it has no shareholders and is structured to provide maximum possible benefits for members. For more information please visit www.nationalfriendly.co.uk or call 0800 195 9246.

Sponsors of Kirby Lewis Cricket

John Lewis, Cribbs Causeway is the principle sponsor of Gloucestershire Disability Cricket. John Lewis Cribbs Causeway offers 4 floors of the best in fashion, home and technology. For further information view the website at www.johnlewis.com

Gray-Nicolls are the official kit supplier to both the Gloucestershire Cricket Board and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Both organisations are very proud to wear Gray-Nicolls clothing and are currently in a 4 year contract.

As well as the clothing Gray-Nicolls are also the proud  sponsors of the new Gloucestershire Youth Cricket League. With their support all clubs are able to enter the leagues with no additional costs. This is a league that will produce top quality cricketers and have a huge effect on Gloucestershire Cricket long term.

Redtag are a sponsor and supporter of Kirby Lewis Cricket. They are a marketing communications agency established in 1991 and based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. They have a huge amount of experience in a wide range of sectors – Financial, retail, education and leisure providing comprehensive, intelligent and innovative marketing solutions. Redtag offer in-house planning; creative; client servicing; print management; research and digital support.

For more information please contact Graeme McKenzie on 01285 650477 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it