121,503 participants in schools, clubs and communities in 2024 — another record year; 82,565 primary school children engaged through Chance to Shine (up from 74,319 in 2023)
Key Metric 1
19,383 players benefited from junior and senior leagues; female participation grew from 1,215 (23%) in 2022 to 1,966 (31%) in 2024; first-ever female-only Walking Cricket session launched for South Asian women (27 participants, 36 sessions)
Key Metric 2
29 Leagues and three Cups for Women and Girls across the county; 91 Inter League games involving 683 players; Youth Board and Inclusion Advisory Board established; facilities strategy (ten-year 'Places to Play' vision) launched
Key Metric 3
121,503 participants — record levels of engagement; female participation percentage increased from 23% to 31% of total 2022-2024; Walking Cricket participant: 'It enables elderly people to stay connected to the sport — it has had a tremendously positive impact on me, increasing my confidence and supporting a genuine improvement in my physical and mental wellbeing'