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There is a place
here for everyone

Play, coach, partner, or support — find the right way to be part of Equal Edge CIC.

Volunteer

Help us build
something that matters

Coaches, helpers, photographers, board members — we need people who care about community sport in East London and Essex.

Schools & Partners

Bring cricket to
your school or venue

Partner with us to bring cricket coaching, equipment, and youth workshops directly to your community at a heavily discounted rate.

Take part

Find your way in

Four ways to get involved with Equal Edge — choose the one that fits you.

Join a session

Equal Edge sessions are free for those who need them most, and heavily discounted for state schools and partner organisations. No experience needed, no kit required — just turn up. We provide equipment and a warm welcome.

What's on

  • Weekly cricket coaching (ages 8–18)
  • State school cricket programme (KS2–4)
  • Women-only cricket & fitness
  • Indoor fitness sessions (all ages)
  • Community match days (monthly)
  • Disability-inclusive sessions

How to join

  • Fill in the contact form with your details
  • We'll send session times and locations
  • Complete a short registration form on first visit
  • Show up — equipment provided
Register your interest

Volunteer with us

We're a young organisation building something meaningful. We rely on dedicated volunteers. No formal qualifications needed for most roles — just enthusiasm and reliability.

Roles available

  • Cricket coaching assistant (ECB L1 preferred)
  • Session helpers and activity leaders
  • Schools programme volunteer
  • Community outreach and events
  • Photography and social media
  • Board / director roles (governance, finance, safeguarding)

What to expect

  • Friendly induction and onboarding
  • Enhanced DBS check for children's roles (we guide you)
  • Flexible commitment — one-off to regular
  • Real impact in your local community
Volunteer enquiry

Partner with us

Our impact grows through partnerships with schools, local authorities, venues, cricket clubs, and community organisations across East London and Essex.

Partner types

  • State schools — bring our discounted cricket programme to your pupils
  • Community venues — become a delivery partner
  • Cricket clubs — build progression pathways
  • Faith and community groups — reach your networks
  • Local authorities — align with community priorities

What we bring

  • Qualified, DBS-checked coaches
  • Full cricket equipment (yours to keep)
  • Safeguarding and insurance in place
  • Heavily discounted delivery for partner schools and organisations
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Support our work

As a CIC, we rely on grants, donations, and in-kind support. Any surplus is reinvested directly into community programmes — never extracted as profit.

Ways to give

  • Donate cricket or fitness equipment
  • Corporate sponsorship of a programme
  • One-off or regular financial donation
  • Offer free or discounted venue space

Help us go further

  • Refer us to grant funders you know
  • Share our work in your community networks
  • Connect us with potential partners
  • Follow and share on social media
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What happens next

A simple process

Whichever way you get involved, here's what to expect after you reach out.

1

Send us a message

Use the contact form — tell us how you'd like to get involved and a little about yourself.

2

We get back to you

We aim to reply within 2 working days with next steps, session details, or to arrange a quick call.

3

Any checks completed

For volunteers working with children, this includes an Enhanced DBS check and a short safeguarding induction. We guide you through the whole process.

4

Get started

Join your first session, start volunteering, or launch your partnership — and become part of the Equal Edge community.

Ready to take the first step?

Send us a message and we'll be back in touch within 2 working days.

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