Guidance on CBH Grants

CBH gives small-medium size grants to organisations who support the development of cricket and its wider benefits, in Rwanda. Grants are open to registered not-for-profit organisations, community organisations, schools, cricket associations and other organisations operating in Rwanda whose work aligns with CBH's charitable purposes. Applications from individuals and for-profit businesses will not normally be considered.

We prioritise grants that support the development of cricket infrastructure, such as nets and playing strips, but will also consider applications for programmes and activities that improve access and / or create wider social benefit through cricket.

While there are no set rules on size of grants CBH will make, we expect to make one or two grants of up to £15,000 per year subject to available funding and quality of applications. In general, these will be ‘restricted’ grants, which must be spent on the specific project or programme they are awared for. The trustees meet twice a year to consider grant applications. Applications must be sent to info@cricketbuildshope.org. The deadline for receipt of applications for ‘Round 1’ is 28th February and for ‘Round 2’ is 31st August. Applications that are received late may not be considered until the following round. If there is a time sensitive or urgent proposal, applicants may contact CBH to discuss whether an exception can be made.

All applications should:

  • Identify a clear need, gap or opportunity that is not currently being met or realised.

  • Show evidence of local buy-in from key stakeholders like local authorities or schools.

  • Set out the track record of the organisation applying, including alignment with local regulations (e.g. registration with the relevant authorities).

  • Be realistic and deliverable, with clear timescales for completion, and necessary resources identified.

  • Demonstrate sustainability. Infrastructure projects should demonstrate how facilities will be maintained, insured (where appropriate), secured, and remain accessible after construction. Applications for programmes should explain how benefits are expected to continue after CBH funding ends, whether through local ownership, additional funding, volunteer capacity or integration into existing systems.

  • Set out the likely impact in terms of numbers accessing cricket, player development and / or wider social benefit, and how this will be measured. Measurement can be kept relatively simple; complex monitoring frameworks are not expected.

  • Set out exactly how the funding will be used, ensuring that the majority of funding is directed towards project delivery. Administrative and management costs should be proportionate and clearly explained.

  • Avoid excessive spending on ‘overheads’, i.e. costs which are not directly allocated to infrastructure building or programme delivery. Where the total cost of the project exceeds the grant amount, the total project cost should be included along with the sources of the additional funds.

  • Identify the key risks to effective delivery and how these will be mitigated (where possible).

  • Explain the safeguarding and/or health and safety arrangements. Where funding is requested for activities involving young people or adults with vulnerabilities, the organisation must provide their Safeguarding Policy, and be clear on how the programme will protect beneficiaries from harm, abuse or exploitation.

  • Set out how projects will be reported on. CBH does not expect long or complex reports, but does expect: progress updates for longer projects and a brief (1-2 pages) end of project / programme report with evidence of delivery / impact, any project learning and a financial statement showing how funds were spent.

CBH welcomes applications where other sources of funding have also been identified (‘matched funding’). While there is no minimum / maximum length of application, we would expect these to be between 1 and 3 pages of A4. Applications will be considered by the CBH Trustees based on the information provided in the application and the expectations set out in this guidance. In reaching a decision, the Trustees will consider factors including the project's potential impact, sustainability, feasibility, value for money, organisational capacity, and alignment with CBH's charitable purposes. The Trustees' decision is final. Applicants will normally be notified of the outcome by email within four weeks of the relevant Trustee meeting. Successful applicants will receive details of any grant conditions and reporting requirements before funding is released. While CBH will endeavour to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants where practicable, this may not always be possible.