Metro Bank and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are strengthening their partnership with the launch of Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund. This builds on Metrobank's success as the inaugural Champion Partner for Women's and Girls Cricket.
The Fund is co-designed and jointly financed by Metrobank and the ECB. We focus on recruiting, educating, supporting and celebrating the people who make women's cricket possible at our clubs. The goal is to triple the number of women's teams at the club by the end of 2026.
To help realize this mission, this fund provides support to current and prospective new coaches and volunteers, both women and men, for both clubs with women's sections and those starting new women's sections.
Joint commitment between Metrobank and the ECB runs until 2028
Commitment to both funds extends through 2028. At least her first three years will be dedicated to coaching and volunteering according to insights from Women in Sport. The study confirmed that barriers to participation still exist. The biggest barrier is the clear lack of female coaches in the women's game.
Lesia Hawkins, MD of Recreational Cricket at the ECB, said: “We are delighted to be working with Metrobank to launch the Girls in Cricket Fund, which will support the growth of grassroots cricket for women and girls. The aim is to accelerate, creating more coaches and volunteers to support the next generation of girls playing the game.
Daniel Lee, brand and marketing director at Metrobank, added: “We are excited to work with the ECB to increase the participation of women and girls by funding this grassroots initiative.” This will encourage thousands of girls to take an interest in cricket. We believe we can have it. Our research shows that when girls participate in sports regularly, it helps them excel and develop in all aspects of life. Together, we will help girls reach their potential. ”
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