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Sussex Cricket Foundation

As Sussex Crickets charitable arm, our aim is to actively change lives through cricket across the communities of Sussex. We use the game and the Sussex Cricket brand to deliver accessible and enjoyable opportunities that grow the sport, tackle inequalities, improve health and wellbeing and enable people to fulfil their potential. Through our activities we look to make cricket accessible to all.

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Activities & Mission

As Sussex Crickets charitable arm, our aim is to actively change lives through cricket across the communities of Sussex. We use the game and the Sussex Cricket brand to deliver accessible and enjoyable opportunities that grow the sport, tackle inequalities, improve health and wellbeing and enable people to fulfil their potential. Through our activities we look to make cricket accessible to all.

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
£1,204,318
Latest Expenditure
£1,289,770

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 75% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £233,939
Charitable Activities £298,506
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,840
Other Income £655,033

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,289,770
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,000
Grants to Institutions £172,131
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,204,318
£1,289,770£1,289,770£375,050£375,05025 / 100
2023
£1,140,236
£1,082,941£1,082,941£460,502£460,50224 / 100
2022
£1,092,216
£974,055£974,055£403,117£403,11730 / 100
2021
£853,488
£723,517£723,517£284,956£284,95620 / 20
2020
£810,534
£803,247£803,247£154,985£154,98520 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sussex Cricket Foundation

What does Sussex Cricket Foundation do?

As Sussex Crickets charitable arm, our aim is to actively change lives through cricket across the communities of Sussex. We use the game and the Sussex Cricket brand to deliver accessible and enjoyable opportunities that grow the sport, tackle inequalities, improve health and wellbeing and enable people to fulfil their potential. Through our activities we look to make cricket accessible to all.

How much income did Sussex Cricket Foundation report in 2024?

Sussex Cricket Foundation reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sussex Cricket Foundation?

Sussex Cricket Foundation has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sussex Cricket Foundation registered as a charity?

Sussex Cricket Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2015 as charity number 1162649. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Sussex Cricket Foundation?

Sussex Cricket Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shelagh Legrave CBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sussex Cricket Foundation operate?

Sussex Cricket Foundation operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Sussex Cricket Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sussex Cricket Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162649.

Details

Address
Sussex County Cricket Club
Eaton Road
HOVE
East Sussex
BN3 3AN
Registration Date
13 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5063554
Charity Number
1162649

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Trustees

Shelagh Legrave CBE DL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anju Chauhan
Annali-Joy Thornicroft
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Morris
Also governs 1 other charity
John RT Barclay
Katy Cooper
Kevin Ives
Kirsty Batchelor
Phil Smith

Sectors & Classifications

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