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.

This year, Hampshire Cricket Foundation are raising funds to expand and support the following projects;

Hawks Academy

Funding facility improvements in inner-city schools, to give disadvantaged young people the opportunity to receive elite level coaching as part of the Hampshire Cricket Pathway.

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. 

South Downs Equine Therapy

Supporting an incredible local charity, which uses horse riding and other therapies to help children with severe disabilities or conditions such as autism.

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.

Upcoming Fundraising Events - 2024

The Foundation aims to put on a number of events, throughout the year to raise money. Save the date for the upcoming events below.

Utilita Bowl 10k - Sunday 29th September - more details to follow

Previous Hampshire Cricket Foundation work has included:

£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.