Kent Cricket is delighted to announce that the Kent Cricket Foundation is the Club’s official Charity Partner for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Kent Cricket Foundation formed on 1 November 2025 and is the result of the merger of the Kent Cricket Community Trust with the ‘Community Cricket Team’ of Kent Cricket.
The new structure combines grassroots cricket development with community outreach under a bespoke charitable framework, with KCF retaining the status of regional governing body for recreational cricket across Kent and South East London.
The Kent Cricket Foundation harnesses the incredible power of cricket to spark meaningful change in our local communities. By reaching out to those who may feel isolated or disconnected, the Foundation strives to create spaces where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Wellbeing, belonging, and the spirit of togetherness sit at the heart of every programme the Foundation delivers.
The Foundation’s vision is to create a thriving recreational game, that is open to all, and for cricket to be a force for good across Kent.
Kent Cricket’s Chief Commercial Officer, Andy Griffiths, said: “We’re delighted to help amplify all of the great work done by the Kent Cricket Foundation by giving the Foundation Charity Partner status for the next two seasons.
“The Foundation is funded completely separately to the Club and relies on grants and funding from national and regional level, as well as from donations from our Members and supporters.
“We hope that by partnering closely with the Kent Cricket Foundation, we can help protect the thriving grassroots cricket culture in our county, and help produce the next generation of Kent male and female cricketers for years to come.”
Managing Director of the Kent Cricket Foundation, James Reid, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that the Kent Cricket Foundation will be the official charity partner of Kent Cricket for both 2026 and 2027 — last year the Foundation came into being after the merger of the Community Cricket Team with the Kent Cricket Community Trust.
“This merger strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful impact across Kent and ensures we can support even more people through the power of cricket. In the Foundation’s inaugural Summer, being the Charity Partner of Kent Cricket will help us inspire more communities, grow the game faster, and build a brighter future for cricket in our county.”
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