The four South East London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley represent 
a critical focus for the county’s future. As Kent’s most urban and diverse area, they are home 
to nearly half of the county’s total population, 36% of whom herald from ethnically diverse 
communities. While some areas already benefit from strong foundations and active engagement, 
others face challenges that call for fresh thinking and community-driven solutions.
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DISABILITY CRICKET
GROW THE GAME     
OPEN TO ALL
FORCE FOR GOOD
THE SUPER 1S BEXLEY HUB
Every Monday evening in Bexley, something special happens. The sound 
of bat on ball, laughter, and encouragement fills the air as young people 
with limiting disabilities come together.  Not just to play cricket, but 
to belong.
This is the Lord’s Taverners Super 1s Bexley Hub, a weekly session that’s 
part of the national Super 1s programme, designed to give young people 
with disabilities the chance to play regular, competitive cricket, make 
friends, and develop life skills.
For Tom, one of the newest participants who started in June this year, the 
journey began with quiet observation. “First week I watched to see how to 
play,” he recalls. “Other members came over to me and asked me to join 
in, which I did the next week.” That simple act of inclusion sparked 
something powerful.
From the moment he picked up a bat, Tom felt the warmth of the group. 
“Straight away I felt part of the team as they were all very friendly” he says. 
“Took a couple of weeks to learn the roles.” Now, he’s not just playing—he’s 
thriving.  Tom lists his favourite things about Super 1s as chatting to his 
team-mates and taking part in the indoor pairs match that wraps up each 
session.  He describes Super 1s as “Fun, friendly, cool.”
“Straight away I felt part of the team as they were all very friendly,”
Whether it’s mastering bowling techniques, celebrating a well-timed shot, 
or simply sharing a laugh between drills, the Super 1s Bexley Hub is a 
testament to the transformative power of sport. It’s where cricket becomes 
a catalyst for connection—and where every player, like Tom, finds their 
place in the team.
Disability Cricket creates accessible opportunities for children 
and young people with disabilities to play, compete and belong. 
Through our schools delivery programme, our four Super 1s hubs, 
Table Cricket competitions and inclusive events, the programme 
uses cricket to build confidence, friendships and life skills.
GROW THE GAME     
OPEN TO ALL
FORCE FOR GOOD
CRICKET IN THE CAPITAL
SportAbility brought more than 
70 participants to The St Lawrence 
Ground, Canterbury for a day 
of inclusive sport, activity and 
celebration. Cricket sat alongside 
football, boccia, festival games, 
inflatables and drones, creating 
a fully accessible event where 
young people could try something 
new, families could connect, and 
participants could take centre 
stage at the home of Kent Cricket.
CHILDREN ATTENDED 
TABLE CRICKET 
COMPETITIONS
90
PARTICIPANTS 
ATTENDED 
SPORTABILITY
70
SEND 
PARTICIPANTS
567 
SCHOOLS 
DELIVERING TABLE 
CRICKET
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THE LONDON LOOP
After a highly successful first year at the Olympic Park, 
the London Loop returned for 2025 around North West 
London. This year’s edition was unique, in that the 
three-day holiday camp saw a range of host locations 
such as Regent’s Park, St Marylebone School, London 
Zoo and the Home of Cricket, Lord’s.
As in 2024 the four London cricket counties, Surrey, 
Essex, Kent, Middlesex with the addition of the MCC 
Community team, came together to provide a sports 
and activities camp for over 100 under-served young 
people from across the capital.
Over 20 young people from each county aged 
between 9 to 11 years old were given the opportunity to 
take part in arts, music, sport and drama delivered by 
some big names in sport, with a provision of breakfast 
and lunch to supplement the absence of free school 
meals during the holiday period. The summer holiday 
event aims at providing life-changing opportunities 
through cricket, breaking down barriers to physical 
activity, and uniting young people from all corners 
of London.
Day one saw children come together and perform the 
iconic celebration song ‘waving flag’ during their music 
hour delivered by east London based music charity 
Progression Sessions. This was followed by an arts 
workshop, drama and basketball sessions delivered by 
Haringey Basketball for All.
Day two of the Loop featured a full cricket experience 
at Lord’s, with cricket sessions led by the community 
cricket coaches of the four London cricket counties, a 
tour of Lord’s including the iconic Long Room and the 
home and away dressing rooms, and finally a tour of 
the Media Centre complete with a sports journalism 
workshop based on the 2019 World Cup Final, as seen 
from the journalist’s viewpoint.
Day three of London Loop 2025 gave the young 
people, volunteers and staff members the chance to 
experience 
Regent’s Park and 
London Zoo at its 
best – with Premiership 
Rugby side Saracens delivering fun Rugby sessions 
for the boys and girls to get stuck into. Rugby was 
followed by equally engaging football sessions 
delivered by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. For the 
grand finale of the London Loop, all participants were 
then taken for a visit to London Zoo next door on what 
became a captivating afternoon of seeing animals, 
birds and a range of species from around the world in 
the heart of London.
CRICKET FACILITIES 
INSTALLED IN 
LONDON PARKS
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