Create opportunities. Nurture talent. Enhance lives.
HELLO. WE’RE THE STEELBACKS FOUNDATION.
We utilise the power of cricket to help people and communities to live happier, healthier lives.
We find new ways to increase participation in cricket, removing barriers and creating opportunities so that more people and communities can get involved.
2025 was an exciting year that saw Foundation status and the benefits of being registered charity embed within the organisation. It helped us to deliver more activity, reach more people and continue to use cricket for good.
Charity Registration Number: 1206394
WE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN 2025
- £63,755 given out as part of the County Grants Fund and the Grass Pitch Improvement Fund.
- Widened participation for 76 talented state school players at MCC coaching hubs.
- Delivered walking cricket to almost 100 people.
- 355 sessions and 638 participants in our disability cricket programme.
- 1785 children took part in All Stars and Dynamos programmes.
- 61 Female volunteers trained.
- 11,945 children received at least an hour of cricket as part of the Chance to Shine programme.
- 404 girls-only fixtures.
Take a look at our latest Impact Report to find out more.
don't take our word for it
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So was walking cricket for me?
Thought I’d just pop along to look-see.
It was so much fun
You don’t have to run
And after you chat and drink tea.
Keep up the great work Steelbacks !
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Well done TEAM, it was a pleasure to work with you all!
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Team Mates is brilliant , he’s a great coach – I’m definitely going again.
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I absolutely love the walking cricket sessions run by Nick (and sometimes Louise) and I look forward to them as real highlights of my week.
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Walking Cricket is good for my mental and physical health and my wellbeing.
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We found the walking cricket to be great fun and the staff were excellent at adapting to needs of participants, we would love to run some more sessions next year as the physical and social benefits were excellent.
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It was lovely to see you last week at the Walking Cricket match. A special thank you to you as well Nick, for organising and for your ongoing commitment to the group. Everyone I spoke to said how much they enjoy the sessions and your coaching and it was very clear to see why last week!
Foundation News
Read all the latest news from the Steelbacks Foundation here
5th May 2026
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Brixworth Cricket Club secures long-term future with support from the Steelbacks Foundation
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