Cricketers' Trust Limited
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- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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cricketerstrust.co.ukAbout Cricketers' Trust Limited
The Cricketers' Trust Limited is a registered UK charity, rebranded from the Professional Cricketers' Trust which was originally the PCA Benevolent Fund. Established to support the professional cricket community, the Trust is governed by trustees with deep ties to the sport. Its mission is to provide a compassionate safety net for current and former professional cricketers in England and Wales and their immediate families. The Trust focuses on confidentiality, dignity, and tailored support, offering direct individual aid, confidential helplines, counselling, and rehabilitation. It also provides block grants for collective welfare initiatives. The Trust prioritises urgent relief for physical and mental illness, career-ending injuries, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
What Cricketers' Trust Limited funds
The Trust funds support for physical and mental health challenges, including career-ending injuries, disability, addiction, bereavement, and financial hardship. It provides practical grants for household needs, recovery, and personal crises. The Trust also supports collective welfare initiatives through block grants. Its focus is on individuals within professional cricket in England and Wales, addressing hidden struggles such as mental health issues and life transitions. The Trust does not specify particular amounts or durations of funding.
Who can apply
Eligibility is strictly limited to current and former professional cricketers in England and Wales and their immediate dependants. Access is via confidential referrals or direct connections through the Professional Cricketers' Association or welfare officers. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications from the public or external charities. Support is tailored to the needs of individuals within the cricket community.
What Cricketers' Trust Limited doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund general project, core, or capital costs for external organisations. It does not support rigid programmes or individuals outside the professional cricket community in England and Wales, such as non-cricket professionals or the general public.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides direct individual aid through need-based grants and also awards block grants to the Professional Cricketers' Association for collective welfare initiatives. It emphasises confidential, dignified, and tailored support. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, and funding decisions are made by trustees based on referrals.
How much does Cricketers' Trust Limited give?
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How to apply to Cricketers' Trust Limited
Cricketers' Trust Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cricketers' Trust Limited provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Cricketers' Trust Limited directly for current funding levels.
Where does Cricketers' Trust Limited fund charities?
Cricketers' Trust Limited funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cricketers' Trust Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Cricketers' Trust Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Cricketers' Trust Limited?
Cricketers' Trust Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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