Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and is aligned to Utilita Bowl

About The Foundation

Hampshire Cricket Foundation was created to support local people and, in particular, worthwhile projects in our local community.

Over the last decade Hampshire Cricket Foundation has raised over £1.2 million for local good causes. Supporting thousands of young people through sport, education and community projects in some of the region's most disadvantaged areas.

We have a proud record of delivering a diverse range of projects that make a real difference to peoples' lives.

The funds raised by Hampshire Cricket Foundation have helped to expand and support the following projects:

Hawks Academy

The work of the Hampshire Cricket Foundation and its Inner-City Cricket Academies in Southampton, Basingstoke, and Portsmouth has been transformative. These academies are more than just a pathway to cricket; they serve as a vital lifeline for young people from disadvantaged communities, bridging the gap between recreational and elite cricket.

Through Hampshire Cricket Foundation’s funding of Hawks Cricket Academies, countless boys have discovered not only their love for the game but also their potential for greatness. Many have progressed into the Hampshire Pathways programme, setting the stage for promising careers in cricket. Yet, the impact of our academies extends far beyond the sport itself.

By bringing together children from diverse backgrounds, we foster empathy, understanding, and connection within our communities. Our participants grow in confidence and self-esteem, developing aspirations that positively influence their academic and social lives. Many have even taken on coaching roles within the club, becoming mentors and role models for others.

As the Hampshire Cricket Foundation looks to the future, we are excited to announce the expansion of the Hawks Academy programme into more contextually challenging areas of Hampshire. This growth is an essential step in our commitment to making cricket accessible to all, and we are actively exploring the creation of a girls Hawks Academy programme as part of our legacy to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer.

Cricket is just the beginning. Together, we are building stronger communities, one child at a time.

Light The South

Partnering with an inspirational education and community engagement project, which is raising much needed funds for the Children's Unit at University Hospital Southampton. 

Holiday Activity Free Meals

Providing food for young people participating in our free school holiday coaching courses in Southampton and Portsmouth, ensuring every child participating eats well every day.

2025 Fundraising Events

The Lashes Ladies Charity Lunch - Thursday 8th May 2025

Charity Golf Day, Boundary Lakes - Monday 2nd June 2025

Utilita Bowl 5k - Sunday 5th October 2025

Other Previous Hampshire Cricket Foundation work has included:

£10,000 donation to South Downs Equine Therapy Centre in 2024

Based in Clanfield, South Downs Equine Therapy Centre uses therapeutic riding and equine facilitated learning to support a wide range of individuals, including children in care, as well as disabled children, non-school attenders, and autistic children. They also have a dementia group who visit monthly.

The Hampshire Cricket Foundation’s donation allowed the therapy centre to source the new horse, who was named Gloria, in order to provide the much-needed support to their clients. Read the full story here.

£5,000 donation to local food bank in 2023

Food Centre is an initiative, run by Kings Community Church, that provides free food to families struggling during the cost-of-living crisis.

The Hampshire Cricket Foundation provided the grant to the centre, based in Hedge End, allowing them to purchase an industrial fridge and crucial supplies to help maintain and improve their service. Read the full story here.

£41,000 raised for the Foundation at Lashes Ladies Lunch in 2024

The annual Ladies luncheon saw an incredible £41,000 raised this year, the highest amount raised for the foundation yet. The event will return 8th May 2025.

Get In Touch

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is a registered charity (Charity No. 1152024)

For more details please contact foundation@utilitabowl.com or call 023 8047 2002 and ask for Hampshire Cricket Foundation.