Norfolk Cricket Foundation

Name

Norfolk Cricket Foundation

Legal name

Norfolk Cricket Board Limited

Website

https://norfolkcricket.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Development

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Cricket development programs
• Youth cricket coaching
• Grassroots sports participation
• Disability cricket programs
• Women's cricket leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Affiliation and Membership Fees: Clubs and individuals pay affiliation fees to be part of the Norfolk cricket network. Revenue supports the foundation's operations and program delivery.
2. Course and Event Fees: Revenue generated from coaching courses, coach education, umpire/scorer training, and other educational programs. Some courses are free while others have nominal fees.
3. Friends of Norfolk Cricket (FoNYC) Grants: Charitable donations and grant funding from Friends of Norfolk Youth Cricket to support youth cricket development, equipment purchases, and coaching courses.
4. Partnership Funding: Funding from ECB, Chance to Shine, Lord's Taverners, and other national bodies to deliver specific cricket participation programs across Norfolk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Norfolk Cricket Foundation (formerly Norfolk Cricket Board) is the official County Cricket Board for Norfolk, England, delivering cricket participation programs across the county. Its offerings include All Stars Cricket (ages 5-8), Dynamos Cricket (ages 8-11), youth talent pathways, women's and girls' leagues, disability cricket including Lord's Taverners Super 1s, walking cricket, coach education courses, safeguarding services, and county-level competitions. Programs are delivered through a network of 100+ affiliated cricket clubs, schools, and community venues across Norfolk.

Product overview

Norfolk Cricket Foundation (formerly Norfolk Cricket Board) is a charitable foundation that serves as the county cricket organization for Norfolk, England. The organization operates as a unified platform of cricket programs and support services rather than a single product with modules. The core offerings span youth development programs (All Stars Cricket for ages 5-8, Dynamos Cricket for ages 8-11, and Youth Cricket pathways), inclusive programs (Disability Cricket and Walking Cricket), women and girls cricket initiatives, and competitive leagues. Supporting infrastructure includes ECB-certified coach education courses, safeguarding services, club development support, and county-level competitions. The foundation connects recreational players of all ages and abilities to organized cricket opportunities across Norfolk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Stars Cricket Entry-level cricket program for children aged 5-8, designed to introduce young people to the sport in a fun and engaging environment. Delivered through affiliated clubs across Norfolk.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth participation through All Stars and Dynamos Cricket across Norfolk clubs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the County Cricket Board for Norfolk, NCF operates under ECB governance and delivers national programs including All Stars Cricket, Dynamos Cricket, and coach education. ECB provides funding, program frameworks, and strategic direction.
• Chance to ShinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational charity delivering cricket programs in schools. NCF coaches deliver Chance to Shine sessions in Norfolk schools, providing entry-point cricket for thousands of children annually.
• Lord's TavernerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCricket charity supporting young people through Super 1s disability cricket hubs and kit recycling programs. NCF hosts Super 1s hubs in Norfolk for disabled young people.
• MR Cricket HockeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorfolk-based cricket equipment supplier and league organizer for women's softball cricket. Partners with NCF for Norfolk Softball Cricket League and Cup competitions.
• Kettle ChipsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand sponsor supporting Norfolk cricket. Listed as a key partner on the NCF website.
• Norfolk County Cricket ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe professional cricket ground and club based in Norwich. NCF works with NCCC on pathway programs, volunteer events, and showcasing cricket to the Norfolk community.
• Norfolk Cricket Alliance (NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for Alliance league cricket in Norfolk. NCF collaborates on Saturday league structure, competition entries, and club support.
• Norfolk Cricket League (NCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for league cricket in Norfolk. NCF works with NCL on softball league, junior competitions, and club development.
• Mid Norfolk CricketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cricket website and league platform supporting mid-Norfolk cricket. Listed as key partner on NCF website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kent Cricket Foundation: Charitable foundation of Kent Cricket delivering youth, women's, disability, and schools cricket across Kent. Direct analogue for NCF's program portfolio and community delivery model.
• Devon Cricket Board: Devon's county cricket board and grassroots delivery organisation running schools, women's, and inclusive cricket across Devon. Comparable scale and county-level remit to NCF.
• Sussex Cricket Foundation: Sussex's county cricket charitable foundation for All Stars, Dynamos, Chance to Shine, and disability cricket. Strong comparability on programs, partnership reliance, and county-level scope.
• Warwickshire Cricket Foundation: Warwickshire's county cricket foundation delivering grassroots participation, schools, and inclusive cricket across the West Midlands. Comparable scope and program mix.
• Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation: Gloucestershire's county cricket foundation providing participation, education, and pathway programs. Comparable scale, structure, and ECB-aligned delivery model.
• Essex Cricket Foundation: Essex's ECB-affiliated county cricket foundation delivering schools, club, and inclusive cricket programs across Essex. Comparable participant base, inclusive programming, and county-level remit.
• Surrey Cricket Foundation: Surrey's county cricket charitable foundation, delivering participation, education, and pathway programs across Surrey under ECB affiliation. Closely comparable structure, mission, and product mix to Norfolk Cricket Foundation.
• Lancashire Cricket Foundation: Lancashire's county cricket foundation running grassroots participation, schools, and pathway programs across Lancashire. Strong structural and operational analogue to Norfolk Cricket Foundation.
• Yorkshire Cricket Foundation: Charitable arm of Yorkshire Cricket delivering All Stars, Dynamos, Chance to Shine, and disability cricket across Yorkshire. Directly comparable county-level delivery model and ECB affiliation.
• Middlesex Cricket Board: Middlesex's county cricket body managing recreational cricket, club affiliation, and safeguarding across Middlesex. Similar operational structure and ECB-aligned delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NorfolkCricket
• Facebookfacebook.com/norfolkcricket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norfolk-cricket-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/norfolkcricketfoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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