Financial boost for cricket foundation
The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation have received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Yorkshire’s Cricket Heritage: A Lasting Legacy project. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to protect and celebrate Yorkshire’s cricketing heritage.
Development funding of £32,100 has been awarded to help Yorkshire Cricket Foundation progress its plans to make a second round appli- cation to unlock further funding of £235,800 to deliver the project.
This volunteer-focussed project will preserve and celebrate the heritage of cricket in Yorkshire as a unifying force in this socially diverse county.
It will partner amateur clubs and leagues in four areas – starting with Leeds, then Bradford, Scarborough and Sheffield - training participants in heritage preservation and access techniques, while raising the profile of League, women’s and Black, Asian and minority ethnic cricket.
Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Heritage manager Paul Goodman said: “We’re absolutely delighted that that Yorkshire Cricket Foundation has received this support, and we thank all those who have played, and continue to play, the National Lottery.
“The Foundation is committed to protecting, preserving and promoting Yorkshire’s rich cricketing heritage and this award will enable us to engage with the community and maximise the opportunities for involvement and participation, giving us a leading sporting heritage offer.”
Will Saville, Head of the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, added: “This is absolutely fantastic news for Yorkshire Cricket heritage and the Foundation’s community work as a charity.”