Great way to support your club

Natwest Cricket Force Fundraiser:

The NatWest Cricket Force Fundraiser initiative was introduced to keep NatWest Cricket Force alive throughout the season and help clubs raise the necessary funds to undertake projects to improve facilities or for short term need.

Last year’s event was a big success with more than double the number of clubs taking part compared to 2010. 2011 saw 335 clubs take part raising an estimated £324,000 between them, a fantastic achievement by all!

Here are some examples of the events held by clubs to raise funds:

• Chippingdale Cricket Club, Sussex held a Junior Cricket tournament over 3 days and raised an incredible £5,000.
• Langleybury CC in Hertforshire marched their way to raising £3,000 by holding a club Walk-a-thon.
• New Brighton CC in Cheshire took advantage of their location by having a cricket tournament… on the beach! With help from the weather they raised over £2,500.
• Kimberley Institute CC, Nottinghamshire went international for their fundraising event by holding a Mexican themed evening including fancy dress, Mexican cuisine and a disco to finish it off. Their efforts brought in £400 for the club.
• Selby CC in Yorkshire had the inventive idea of holding a Dung Drop competition. They sold squares in a field, had a cow from a local farm wander round it and then measured where the dung was deposited. A large number of squares were sold and the club benefited to the amount of £830