If we are successful in everything else we do, we will have the funds to invest in youth cricket across the county. During 2018-19, the Trust paid out grants totalling almost £24,000. To make successful investments, we need to know about your project. Please apply using the form on this page.
Recent projects and investments
- GRANTS – We support any member of David Shepherd Cricket Trust who applies to participate in coach training or officials training this winter:
- Level Two coaching award – we will pay £100 of the £305 fee
- Umpire and scorer education. Funds are available to attend DACO education courses. We want to help young people enjoy our great game in all respects. Are there any young ground-keepers out there?
- You have to be a member of the Trust to benefit
- For the Disability Junior Cricket Festival at Bovey Tracey CC we paid for medals, certificates and equipment
- We have just invested £3,000 in the new Devon Academy programme and make grants to county age-group sides
- And we supported six clubs with their winter training programme for their colts in 2018-19 in the grand total of £3,600. Money is available NOW for new or previous applicants to fund winter coaching
We are always looking for other projects to fund that help us to achieve our objectives, so please apply here.