Newport Cricket Club was delighted to hear the news that the Club had been awarded a 
‘Magic Little Grant’ The Grant Award will be used to run a Cricket programme which will
help young Afghan refugees who have recently moved to the UK to settle in Newport. 

The grant will be used to :-

i.   Allow young Afghan Refugees to take part in a Cricket coaching programme – Afghan’s love Cricket!

ii.  Gain membership to Newport Cricket Club

iii. Attend a weekly coaching session

iv. Provide the young Afghan boys with equipment (Bats, Pads, Gloves, Helmet etc)

v.  Provide the young Afghan boys with (Club Shirt and Trousers)

The Cricket Programme won't only develop Cricket skills, but it will also be a huge support 
mechanism. who can't speak English and who are without family support can find themselves 
isolated, depressed and very vulnerable. Using Cricket as a vehicle for engagement, it is hoped 
that social inclusion and mental health issues can be overcome. Importantly, the Afghan boys 
will be made to feel welcome and part of a well respected sporting club.

Newport Cricket Club Chairman, Mike Knight commented, 'the Afghan boys who have benefitted are 
passionate about cricket. They have travelled from the other side of the world and come to the Club 
and have shown so much enthusiasm towards the game. Cricket is a universal language and 
Newport Cricket Club will do its best to integrate them with our existing members and make their 
stay as enjoyable as possible.'