“May cricket continue to flourish and spread its wings. The world can only be richer for it.” So said the greatest of them all, Sir Don Bradman. The Don was sadly not a Middlesex man but we feel sure that he would not mind us stealing his words to sum up why the work of the Centenary Youth Trust is so vital to the future of our much loved game.

The Don left a legacy of achievement and records to the game that few, if any, can equal. To achieve our ambitions, we need you to consider making a legacy of a different kind.

Just as a will gives security to your family’s future, a legacy to the CYT will help to secure the future of our vital work of enabling youngsters throughout the county to learn and enjoy cricket.

The CYT makes grants that help to fund much-needed facilities in schools, clubs and inner-city areas that have little or no cricket provision. We also fund coach development and make other important contributions that support the encouragement of young people to participate in cricket and become the players and supporters of the future.

YOUR WILL

Making a will is the only way that you can ensure that the people you love most will benefit immediately. If you die without one, they could face months of legal wrangling to establish what’s rightfully theirs.

A will also allows you to make a donation to a charity (or charities) of your choice. In the case of the CYT, you could ensure that your love of the game lasts forever through a gift that makes a genuine impact on the development of cricket in Middlesex.

YOUR LEGACY AT WORK

Your lasting legacy can make a huge difference.

Cricket facilities around the county are in desperate need of improvement. Junior participation is on the increase (eight new junior clubs have been formed in inner London boroughs in the last ten years, with a 17% increase in entrants to both the boys U13s and U15s competitions in the last two years) and in many parts of Middlesex, there are insufficient facilities. We also need more coaches to teach and inspire young people to play the game. The CYT does not want a lack of resources to be the barrier to any child having the opportunity of being the best that he or she can be.

HOW TO LEAVE A LEGACY TO THE CYT

There are various ways in which you can help the CYT when making a will:

A Residual Legacy is either the residue or part of your estate after all other legacies, taxes, debts and expenses have been paid.
A Pecuniary Legacy is a fixed sum of money. If you are making a will for the first time, we advise you to seek professional assistance, usually from a solicitor.

If you have already made a will, you can add to or change its provisions at any time.

TAX EFFECTIVE GIVING

A legacy to a registered charity reduces the amount of inheritance tax that your loved ones will have to pay on your estate. So, rather than letting the Inland Revenue get their hands on your wealth, why not put it to the best possible use by supporting the CYT to help cricket flourish in the County.

LEGACY OR GIFT AID? Answer: Both please!

Q. What is CYT?
A. The Centenary Youth Trust was set up to provide opportunities for children to pick up a bat or ball and play our great game.

Q. How is it run?
A. Through a group of Trustees who distribute the money to worthy cricketing causes.

Q. What is Gift Aid?
A. Simply sign a gift aid form for us, write a cheque or fill out a standing order form, and if you are a UK taxpayer, the government will increase the value of your gift by 25%. if you are a higher rate tax payer, you can reduce your personal tax liability as well.

Q. What about legacy?
A. Your legacy will reduce your overall value of your estate and so reduce the amount of inheritance tax that the government will take.

What they said:

"For a cricket lover there can be no better sight than that of kids enjoying our great game. The CYT gives kids in Middlesex the chance to learn how to play cricket in our county with the best coaches and the best facilities. Support the CYT and ensure a bright future for Middlesex cricket." Andrew Strauss, Middlesex & England

"Without such grants I may not have been able to play the game. We needed the equipment to get started." Owais Shah, Middlesex & England

"Without the help of the CYT, we would not have been able to purchase the cricket equipment needed for our junior coaching." Ewa Gorska, Bethnal Green Technology College

CONTACT US

If you would like further details on the CYT or to make a donation please contact Richard Goatley, Honorary Treasurer by telephone: 020 7289 1300 or by email: richard.goatley@middlesexccc.com and we will be please to send you an information pack.

The Centenary Youth Trust
c/o Middlesex CCC
Lord’s Cricket Ground
London NW8 8QN

Registered Charity No. 312536

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