The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (registered charity number 1130878) is the official charity and community arm of YCCC. Using the power of cricket, the Foundation aims to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those living in Yorkshire.

Using our four key themes; Education, Health & Wellbeing, Heritage and Participation, we use the brand of Yorkshire Cricket to affect communities all over the county, regardless of age, religion or ability.

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13,840

Volunteer Hours

Across all our programmes in 2022, the wonderful people of Yorkshire collectively donated over 13,000 hours of their time supporting our programmes.

19,961

Meals for hungry children

Since 2021, our Crick-EAT programme has provided nearly 20,000 meals to children who would have otherwise gone without.

Our Core Themes

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Education

To provide high quality learning and teaching opportunities as a means for providing a better future for our communities.

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Health and Wellbeing

Supporting people in Yorkshire’s communities to lead healthier, happier lives.

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Heritage

To care for, manage, develop and promote Yorkshire CCC’s rich history and heritage, and to use this to support the Foundation’s and Yorkshire CCC’s objectives.

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Participation

Our vision is to connect, influence and provide opportunities for all, using the power of sport and physical activity to changes people’s lives.

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Play taking place in the Yorkshire Hundred at Scarborough

Leeds crowned champions of Yorkshire Hundred competition

The Yorkshire Hundred Finals, celebrating the third edition of The Hundred, came alive on September 17th at the iconic Scarborough Cricket Ground.

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YCF Wicketz Beach Cricket participants

YCF's Wicketz programme continues to empower young people

In the heart of Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is making strides in empowering young individuals through the Wicketz programme.

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The teams competing in the Grey Fox Trophy final 2023

The Over-50s Showdown: YCF's Grey Fox Trophy 2023

Welcome to The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation's annual Grey Fox Trophy Competition, a cricketing celebration that transcends age and taps into the timeless love for the sport. Administered and delivered with passion by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, this competition embodies the essence of cricket in Yorkshire.

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Support us

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation rely on your generous donations to make our work a reality.

There are lots of exciting ways you can donate/fundraise for us, from taking part in a sponsored run, listing us as your charity of the year to organising your own event!

Whatever you do, we would like to say a big thank you. The work of the Foundation would not be possible without your support.

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