Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club

Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club - The Keith Cracknell Foundation

The Keith Cracknell Foundation

Introduction
The Keith Cracknell Foundation has been set up in conjunction with Copdock and Old Ipswichian Cricket Club and Keith Cracknell’s family. The Foundation will have three trustees, Hazel Cracknell and Tracey Cracknell representing the Cracknell family and Martin Taylor representing the Club.

The aim of the Foundation is to provide "bursary type support" to any member in need of  financial assistance by means of a  grant. The Foundation aims to help members  in ‘need’ of assistance with requests for members’ fees, training fees, equipment and clothing all being considered.

About Keith

Keith had an incredible passion for cricket throughout his lifetime. He also loved to support youngsters playing cricket and watching their development in the game. In recent years he became Chairman of Copdock and Old Ipswichian Cricket Club, a position he was very proud to hold. Keith was always available to support, encourage and give advice. Most importantly Keith gave his time freely where he could to support the teams and the club.
    
When the family were first approached about setting the up the Keith Cracknell Foundation they felt that this was something which represented Keith’s values and principles. It also provides a lasting legacy in Keith’s memory while supporting the club and its members. This is something the family believe Keith would have been very proud of. The Cracknell family are keen to support the Foundation and will actively participate in fundraising activities.

The Keith Cracknell Foundation Objective
To provide grants to support  people in "need" that would benefit from financial assistance. The Foundation defines "need" as "without this support the individual would not be able to take part, or that the cost to do so would present significant hardship to the family".

The Keith Cracknell Foundation Values
To provide a lasting legacy for a man who made such a significant contribution to community sport.
To reflect the values by which he lived his life.
To make a difference to the lives of  people
through cricket. 

Trustees and Governance
There will be no less than three trustees of the Foundation including two from the Cracknell family and one from the Club Executive Committee.
There will be no less than three application windows per year. The trustees will meet at the close of each window to review and respond to all applications.

Funding
Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club will be responsible for the financial administration of the Foundation.
The Trustees of the Foundation will commit to raising funds each year.
 
Details of the main 2022 fundraising event will be sent shortly

Qualifying Criteria
The Foundation is open to all current and future Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club members regardless of age or gender.
The Foundation will consider application requesting support to cover the costs of membership fees, match fees, training fees, equipment and clothing.

Applications
All applications to the Foundation should be submitted using CRACKNELL Foundation Application Form 2022.pdf

Please return completed forms to Martin Taylor - martin_w_taylor_@hotmail.com.


If you have any queries or require any further information please contact Martin Taylor, 07985 308305.