About
The Dumfries Cricket Trust has been established to increase participation in the sport of Cricket within the Dumfries Burgh and wider Dumfries and Galloway region.
Cricket has been part of the local community since 1853. The Dumfries Cricket Trust has been established to ensure that the Sport of Cricket continues to deliver benefits to the physical and social wellbeing of the communities in the Dumfries Burgh.
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There are a number of community development programmes involving cricket operating across the UK, the charity aims to access these programmes to grow community cohesion, improve social and personal skills, develop leadership, communication and self esteem of both young and old who participate.
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The Trust was formed on the 1 September 2022, and has registered with OSCR the Scottish Charity Regulator as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation [SCIO].
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We believe in the power of sports to unite communities, build character, and create opportunities for growth and empowerment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to engage, inspire and improve individuals through cricket.
Our Strategic Aims
The Dumfries Cricket Trust aims to:
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Increase opportunities to play cricket in Dumfries
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Support individuals to achieve their personal goals
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Develop facilities which increase participation and / or performance
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Improve community participation in Dumfries