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Bat For A Chance

We provide cricket kit and cricket related services for the benefit of those who would not otherwise have access to the game. We operate within the UK and in multiple destinations internationally.

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Activities & Mission

We provide cricket kit and cricket related services for the benefit of those who would not otherwise have access to the game. We operate within the UK and in multiple destinations internationally.

Grants

Bat For A Chance makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£277,195
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability and amateur sport

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£375,831
Latest Expenditure
£277,195

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 73.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£375,831
£277,1950 / 2
2024
£67,719
£41,5700 / 1
2023
£66,511
£44,0130 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bat For A Chance

What does Bat For A Chance do?

We provide cricket kit and cricket related services for the benefit of those who would not otherwise have access to the game. We operate within the UK and in multiple destinations internationally.

How much income did Bat For A Chance report in 2025?

Bat For A Chance reported total income of £376k and reported expenditure of £277k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bat For A Chance registered as a charity?

Bat For A Chance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2022 as charity number 1200484. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Bat For A Chance?

Bat For A Chance is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MELVYN STANLEY JAMES SIMS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bat For A Chance operate?

Bat For A Chance operates across 5 areas, including Barbados, Pakistan, South Africa and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Bat For A Chance a registered charity?

Yes — Bat For A Chance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200484.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 September 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5199015
Charity Number
1200484

Trustees

MELVYN STANLEY JAMES SIMS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniel Imison
David John Hale
Ebba Qureshi
Gordon Lee
Jamieson Lowe
Leigh Burns
Michael Webb
Nicola Claire Gaffney
Omar Khan

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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