Fast a day for Wicketz

Wicketz is a cricket programme initially aimed at young people aged 8-19, living in areas with high levels of poverty. It provides year-round weekly cricket sessions as well as workshops that teach vital life skills. It breaks down barriers. With the support of partners such as the Home Office and police forces, it tackles some of the most challenging social issues faced by young people in the UK.

The Lord's Taverners currently delivers 17 Wicketz projects across the UK. In many of these locations the majority of our participants are Muslims and currently celebrating Ramadan. With Eid fast approaching, a number of our non-muslim delivery team for Wicketz are also going to be fasting for one day in the final days of Ramadan, and donating the cost of food for one day to the Wicketz programme. This is also a show of solidarity to experience a day in the lives of participants and colleagues who are fasting.

With Eid approaching and many of our staff and participants currently fasting we are encouraging supporters to donate £10 towards our Wicketz programme, the cost of food for 1 day. If you would also like to fast as well as donate, we would love to hear about your experiences.

To find out more about this fundraising initiative and how it will positively benefit our Wicketz Programmes please take a look at our video: youtube.com/watch?v=U0CXFunpH4M