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SCCC Announce a New Trust to support state school cricketers
“THE BRIAN & JULIE FOXWELL TRUST”
Somerset County Cricket Club are very pleased to announce the formation of a new trust. “The Brian & Julie Foxwell Trust” is designed to support the Club in identifying, developing and inspiring high potential young cricketers across the County via the highly successful Player Pathway.
Building on the success of the existing State School Programme, this vital contribution will allow for the development of an enhanced Regional State School Programme which will provide opportunities for an additional 100 Somerset young cricketers at state schools. Focused on boys and girls in years 5, 6, and 7, it aims to unearth and develop cricketing talent, providing them with transferable skills through a comprehensive programme which emphasised potential over performance.
Brian Foxwell and his wife Julie, life-long supporters of cricket in Somerset at various levels, were longstanding Members of Somerset County Cricket Club and wished to leave a legacy to assist those in state schools by providing a holistic pathway from grassroots through to the professional arena.
Caroline Herbert, SCCC Commercial Director, believes that the introduction of the trust will have a genuinely beneficial impact in the County. “Brian and Julie’s generosity will make a huge difference for young cricketers and supports our ambition of making cricket the most accessible sport in the region,” she said. “Everyone at the Club is incredibly grateful for their donation which will create a long-lasting legacy.”
Somerset CCC CEO, Jamie Cox said: “Somerset is the wonderful club that it is due to the quality of its people. Brian and Julie’s generosity and foresight in developing this initiative is truly wonderful and will ensure that so many more young players get to experience cricket.”
The Trust will be utilised via the Regional State School Programme and will initiate winter training, summer matches, and a summer festival, all of which will be tailored to help develop the core skills of young players in a supportive environment. This investment in quality coaching, facility use, and match organisation is designed to elevate cricket standards and inspire participants by demonstrating success routes through state education. Ultimately, the programme seeks to diversify cricket talent sources and make the sport even more accessible.
Matt Drakeley, SCCC Director of Talent & Development added: “This Bursary will provide further opportunities for those in state schools to fulfil their potential. We have seen the immense value that the State School Programme can bring. And we sincerely thank Brian for his generous contribution which will ensure that we can extend this offer for years to come.”
