News

9 July 2026

Building a Coaching Community: How Glossop Cricket Club is Investing in Volunteers for the Future

When Glossop Cricket Club identified junior cricket as the key to its long-term future, they knew success wouldn't just depend on attracting more young players - it would depend on building a strong, confident team of volunteers to support them.

26 June 2026

The DCF is excited to recruit a passionate Cricket Development Officer - Clubs & Volunteers

The DCF is excited to recruit a passionate Cricket Development Officer - Clubs & Volunteers who truly cares about helping communities grow and thrive through cricket.

25 June 2026

Heatons Planning Ltd Becomes the First Friend of the Foundation at Derbyshire Cricket Foundation

The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to announce that Heatons Planning Ltd has become the first official Friend of the Foundation, marking an important milestone in the Foundation's continued efforts to grow and support cricket across Derbyshire's communities.

23 June 2026

Chevin Homes Continues Support for Derbyshire Disability County Teams

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with Chevin Homes, whose ongoing support will help strengthen and develop disability cricket opportunities across the county.

18 June 2026

Derbyshire Cricket Foundations Golf Day returns for 2026

The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to invite businesses, supporters, cricket clubs and golfers from across the county to join us for our annual Golf Day at the stunning Morley Hayes Golf Complex on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

10 June 2026

New offer for defibrillators for Cricket Clubs

The Club Cricket Charity and ECB are delighted to announce a major update of its Defibrillator Supply projects, offering a further discount, which is now available to cricket clubs and organisations throughout England and Wales.

10 June 2026

Over £7800 raised through the DCF High Peak Edges circular challenge

On Monday, 8th June, a team of 16 walkers from Derbyshire Cricket Foundation took on the High Peak Edges Hiking challenge - a 22-mile route through the heart of the Peak District, with over 1,300 metres of ascent.

9 June 2026

Derby selected for local cricket facilities funding

Derby has been selected as one of five locations to receive government funding to improve cricket facilities across the city and make cricket more accessible than ever before.

3 June 2026

Grassroots Cricket Collective Awards Launches!

This year, there are 19 award categories that will allow us to recognise and reward those in your clubs or community who have made an outstanding contribution to cricket this year, be it a young volunteer who has gone above and beyond or a volunteer who has given a lifetime of service to the club.

25 May 2026

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation launches Falcons Leadership Academy with ECB Game Changer Fund Investment

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is proud to announce the launch of the Falcons Leadership Academy, a transformative new programme designed to develop the next generation of young leaders through cricket.

18 May 2026

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Launches "A Game For Everyone" Strategy

On Friday, 15th May, Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) proudly welcomed partners, stakeholders, and friends to the Central Co-op County Ground to mark a significant milestone in our journey, the launch of our new strategy, "A Game For Everyone" (2026-2030).

13 May 2026

Walker & Talkers Event: Tuesday 26th May

The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation will host their first Walkers and Talkers event at The Central Co-op County Ground on Tuesday, 26th May (10 am start).