Developing and improving Warton CC

Funded on
01 Sep 2023

With increasing usage, many of Warton CCs facilities require a much needed refurbishment. This will enable Senior, Women's & Junior cricket to continue to grow to the benefit of the community.

£5,035 Raised of £4,984

32 Backers

101%

Updates

Developing and improving Warton CC published their Delivery Report!2 years ago

Target achieved - now the hard work starts!3 years ago

With just about a week to go of our campaign, we've passed the £5k figure in funds raised and in doing so, exceeded our campaign target. On behalf of the club's committee, I just wanted to thank all of the many family and friends who have supported our Crowdfunding efforts this year. Works to improve our facilities have already begun and we've got some major projects to complete over the winter months now we have the funding in place. Hopefully you'll be able to experience the changes firsthand when the next cricket season begins.

Developing and improving Warton CC hit its fundraising target!3 years ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

Dennis Barnfield Ltd pledged £1,0003 years ago

3 years ago We've hit our target

Developing and improving Warton CC has reached 80% of its target!3 years ago

Greenlands Farm Village pledged £5003 years ago

And just like that... we are at 70%!!3 years ago

We had some fantastic news yesterday afternoon to help brighten what was otherwise a miserable day! We found out that our pitch to the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund was successful and that we would receive a 50% pledge to help us towards our target. This amounted to over £2,500 and it really has turbo-charged our project. There is still work to do and another £1,500 to raise but we've got some fundraising plans in place for August that hopefully gets us to our target. Thank you so much for your support to date and we look forward to sharing our progress with you in coming weeks. Alex

Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund pledged £2,5333 years ago

30 backers!

30 people have backed Developing and improving Warton CC!3 years ago

Whoop, 30 people have pledged since fundraising began!

https://warton.play-cricket.com/home

Warton Cricket Club is a vibrant community sports organization located in the village of Warton, within the Borough of Lancaster, Lancashire. Established many decades ago, the club has a proud history of promoting cricket at all levels, from grassroots participation to competitive league matches. It serves as a central hub for local residents, fostering a strong sense of community spirit and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles through sport.

The club caters to players of all ages and abilities, with dedicated teams for juniors, seniors, and veterans. This inclusive approach ensures that cricket is accessible to everyone, regardless of experience or background. Warton Cricket Club places particular emphasis on youth development, running coaching sessions, training programs, and summer camps aimed at nurturing young talent and instilling a lifelong love of the game.

Facilities at the club currently include a well-maintained cricket pitch, practice nets, a clubhouse, and a manual scoreboard. However, as the club continues to grow, these facilities require upgrading to meet modern standards and support increased participation. The grounds equipment, essential for preparing safe and high-quality playing surfaces, is aging and in need of replacement. Similarly, the manual scoreboard limits the match-day experience for players, officials, and spectators alike.

Warton Cricket Club is deeply embedded in the local community and works closely with schools, other sports clubs, and community groups to promote cricket as a vehicle for social inclusion, physical health, and mental wellbeing. The club regularly hosts matches, training sessions, and community events that bring people together, strengthen social bonds, and encourage volunteering and teamwork.

The club also plays an important role in supporting underrepresented groups, including young people from low-income families and individuals seeking social connection and mental health support through sport. By providing a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment, Warton Cricket Club helps improve quality of life and builds resilience within the community.

Looking ahead, the club is committed to continuous improvement and sustainability. Plans to replace grounds equipment and install a new electronic scoreboard are part of a wider vision to enhance facilities, increase participation, and provide a first-class experience for all members and visitors.

Project Owner: Warton Cricket Club The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.