Together, Howden and Worcester Cricket Foundation have set up a Kit Exchange to recycle and reuse cricket equipment and help young players in Worcester keep playing the sport they love or try out a new sport, without the pressure of buying expensive new kit.
Located at the Howden branch on Foregate Street, people are welcome to donate, exchange or pick up second-hand kit, helping even more children play cricket, keep active and develop new skills. As a team, we’re really passionate about supporting our local community — and cricket plays a huge role in Worcester life.
We’re delighted to do our part to support by way of our donation scheme, and the Kit Exchange. It’s a simple idea, but one that can make a big difference to young players who might not otherwise have the chance to get involved. We hope it will inspire more children to pick up a bat, join a club, and build confidence through sport.
Billy Clark, Executive Director, Worcestershire Cricket Foundation, said: “At Worcestershire Cricket Foundation, we’re committed to making cricket more accessible for all. So we’re delighted to be partnering with Howden to establish our kit recycling scheme, helping us remove barriers to participation by putting quality equipment into the hands of those who need it.” The Worcestershire Cricket Foundation exists to lead, support and influence the growth, quality and accessibility of recreational cricket within Worcestershire. Together our team of professional officers and volunteers strive to lead cricket locally, inspiring a lifelong passion for cricket. Howden Worcester are encouraging donations of all cricket kit, including bats, balls, pads, stumps, bails, and more.
Anyone wishing to collect such items are welcome into branch to select what they need, completely free of charge.
As the official insurance broker partner to the England and Wales Cricket Board, Howden is passionate about supporting cricket grow within communities, through local clubs, leagues and associations.