Hampshire Cricket Foundation
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- Typical grants
- Up to £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
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utilitabowl.comAbout Hampshire Cricket Foundation
The Hampshire Cricket Foundation, established in December 2012 as the official charity of Hampshire Cricket and based at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, drives positive change in local communities through sport and education. Its mission focuses on addressing inequalities by promoting community participation in healthy recreation, advancing youth education, enhancing health and wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged groups in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Guided by values of social inclusion, aspiration, community connection, and personal development—primarily via cricket—it adopts a hybrid approach of grants, gifts in kind (such as facility access and match tickets), and direct programme delivery. This integration with county cricket networks and long-term youth investment distinguishes it from generalist sports funders.
What Hampshire Cricket Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises projects delivering health, wellbeing, social cohesion, and educational outcomes in underserved areas across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It supports cricket academies for youth progression, employability support, dementia awareness initiatives, and partnerships with other sports clubs such as Poseidon Amateur Boxing and Hedge End Running Club. Funding targets grassroots impact through activities that promote community participation in healthy recreation, advance youth education, and enhance health and wellbeing. The Foundation also provides gifts in kind, including facility access and match tickets, alongside direct programme delivery.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and community groups based exclusively in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. The Foundation favours small-to-medium local entities rooted in disadvantaged communities. Funding targets children, young people, the elderly, disabled individuals, and broader communities facing exclusion. Organisations demonstrating sport-driven social mobility align best with the Foundation's priorities.
What Hampshire Cricket Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund capital projects, unrestricted funding, or projects that do not align with its mission of promoting health, wellbeing, social cohesion, and educational outcomes through sport and education. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How they like to fund
The Foundation adopts a hybrid approach of grants, gifts in kind (such as facility access and match tickets), and direct programme delivery. It does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is strictly invite-only with no open calls. Grants are bespoke and typically include financial support alongside in-kind contributions.
How much does Hampshire Cricket Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Hampshire Cricket Foundation
Hampshire Cricket Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hampshire Cricket Foundation provide?
Hampshire Cricket Foundation typically provides grants up to £10,000.
Where does Hampshire Cricket Foundation fund charities?
Hampshire Cricket Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Hampshire Cricket Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Hampshire Cricket Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Hampshire Cricket Foundation?
Hampshire Cricket Foundation 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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