The Lord’s Taverners (Charity No. 306054)

The Lord’s Taverners was founded in and based upon cricket, and helps young people, particularly those with social, environmental, physical or learning disadvantages, to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities. It was founded in 1950 by a group of actors in the Tavern at Lord's Cricket Ground. They wished to give something back to the game they loved, their aim being to help and encourage young people to participate in the game of cricket, especially those who perhaps would not otherwise have the opportunity.

Over the years, their charitable mission has developed and broadened and they have raised money through the tireless work of members and volunteers across the country, often capitalising on the celebrity network that has been a key strength since its foundation. Fifty per cent of funds go to cricket projects - equipment and competitions for those young people playing the game at grass roots level in schools and clubs. The other half is awarded to special needs schools or organisations, supporting their work to encourage youngsters to participate in recreational activities and a wide range of disabled sports. They are passionate about providing mobility and they supply specially adapted minibuses at a rate of almost one a week. They are also one of the leading funders of sports wheelchairs.

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