CRICKET DEVELOPMENT TRUST SCOTLAND REACHES FUNDRAISING MILESTONE

The Cricket Development Trust (Scotland) Ltd (CDTS) has officially hit a major milestone, surpassing £250,000 in total grant funding to grassroots clubs after approving its 100th project.

 

The landmark 100th award directly funded a new all-weather net bay facility at Falkland Cricket Club in Fife. Since its inception, the Trust has delivered more than 100 grants to clubs of all sizes across the length and breadth of Scotland, ensuring young players of all abilities have access to quality coaching and facilities.

 

 

"Sustainability in Scottish cricket relies entirely on giving more young people access to the game," said Keith Oliver OBE, Chairman of the Trust. "Providing high-quality facilities is essential if young cricketers are to maximise their enjoyment and reach their full potential in the sport."

 

The announcement comes following a very successful fundraising event in Edinburgh with legendary cricket commentator Henry Blofeld as guest speaker. All funds raised from the event will be directly reinvested into youth cricket initiatives across the country.

 

Originally formed in 2009 as a joint initiative between Cricket Scotland and former Sussex and Scotland batsman Terry Racionzer, the Trust, which is a registered charity, was renamed to its current title in June 2013. The Trust relies entirely on the generosity of supporters to continue its mission of promoting youth education, development, and wellbeing through sport.

 

The current Board of Trustees are: Keith Oliver OBE (Chairman), Keith Young (Finance Director), Chris Warner (Secretary), Alasdair Robinson, Ewan Gilchrist, Colin Mair, Shazad Gul, Richard Rutnagur, and Robbie Nellies BEM. Its patrons are Liz Smith CBE, Jonathan Agnew MBE, Mike Gatting OBE, Peter Baxter, Vic Marks, Derek Pringle, Alison Mitchell and Henry Blofeld.

 

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