Club Culture

We recognise the impact a positive culture has on women and girls’ cricket – and we’re here to support your club to build strong, inclusive foundations.

A good cricket club is welcoming and inclusive, offering opportunities to play, volunteer and socialise, supported by leadership and governance that reflect its membership. It provides safe, accessible and well-maintained facilities, has strong safeguarding and welfare in place, and actively listens to its members. Above all, it is built on a positive culture that promotes respect, equality and a sense of belonging.

For Women & Girls’ cricket to thrive, clubs must go further than simply offering teams. A good club actively removes barriers to participation by ensuring women and girls feel welcome, visible and valued.

This includes equitable access to pitches and facilities, female representation in leadership and decision-making, inclusive changing and social spaces, and a culture that challenges assumptions and outdated hierarchies.

When these foundations are in place, women and girls sections thrive as fully integrated sections of the club and Women and girls are far more likely to stay, progress and lead within the game.

The starting point is understanding where your club is now. Your Club Support Officer will work with you to complete a simple audit and develop a clear Women & Girls Development Plan to guide next steps.

We provide tailored support to help turn plans into action, supporting participation growth, governance and female representation, volunteer development, safeguarding, welcoming facilities and, where appropriate, access to funding.

The Surrey Women in Cricket Network supports both women and male Champions of Women & Girls’ cricket, connecting volunteers and leaders through learning, development and shared practice to drive positive cultural change.

We recognise every club is different and work alongside you at a pace that supports sustainable progress and a stronger future for Women & Girls’ cricket in Surrey.