ECB Clubmark

A National accreditation scheme which recognises clubs who can demonstrate excellent operating standards.
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Clubmark is the ECB’s national accreditation and is used to create a benchmark for high quality community club cricket.

ECB Clubmark is an accreditation scheme for cricket clubs shows that a club is sustainable, well run and provides the right environment for its members.

Clubmark accreditation also means your club is recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for participants of all ages, as well as assuring parents and carers that they are choosing the right option for their young people.

By registering to work towards the accreditation, your club will join a growing number of cricket clubs across Gloucestershire and England and Wales that are prioritising junior development.

In order to gain Clubmark accreditation, clubs will need to provide evidence in relation to:

  • Club development plan
  • Club constitution
  • Committee structure and meetings
  • Accounts and finances
  • Adoption of ECB Safe Hands Policy and Anti-Discrimination Code
  • Club insurance
  • Compliance on the Safe Hands Management System

The Foundation support clubs that enrol by allocating a Club Support Officer who will be on hand to help and support them through the accreditation.

To obtain accreditation, clubs are asked to provide evidence that they meet a series of criteria. This is done by loading evidence onto an online portal and by demonstrating good practice at a site visit conducted by the allocated Club Support Officer.

If your club is currently not Clubmark accredited but you are interested in applying, want to register your interest or just have a general question, please contact Harry Watts quoting your name and club details.

Cityscape (SVG)

“ECB Clubmark is an accreditation scheme for cricket clubs that has raised the standards of delivery, safeguarding and programmes.

These higher standards of safeguarding, equity, coaching and management ensures cricket clubs are safer, stronger and more successful. Here in Gloucestershire, we have a growing number of clubs who are Clubmark accredited. This demonstrates how they provide the right environment for their members, which encourages everyone to enjoy our wonderful game and stay involved throughout their lives.”

Harry Watts, Club Development Manager Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation

Clubmark Accredited Clubs

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Clubmark Accredited Clubs retained

New Clubmark Accredited Clubs

Clubmark Accredited Clubs

Adlestrop, Daylesford & Oddington CC

Almondsbury CC

Apperley CC

Ashton Keynes CC

Aston Ingham CC

Birdlip & Brimpsfield CC

Bishopston CC

Bourton Vale CC

Bradley Stoke CC

Brislington CC

Bristol CC

Bristol Pakistanis CC

Bristol United Banks CC

Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC

Cam CC

Carsons & Mangotsfield CC

Charlton Kings CC

Cheltenham CC

Cheltenham Civil Service CC

Chipping Campden CC

Chipping Sodbury CC

Cirencester CC

Coalpit Heath CC

Corse & Staunton CC

Down Hatherley CC

Downend CC

Dumbleton CC

Dymock CC

Fairford CC

Frampton Cotterell CC

Frampton-on-Severn CC

Frenchay CC

Frocester CC

Gloucester CC

Golden Hill CC

Great Rissington CC

Hambrook CC

Hanham CC

Hatherley & Reddings CC

Hawkesbury Upton CC

Highnam Court CC

Huntley CC

Kingsholm CC

Langford CC

Lydney CC

Moreton-in-Marsh CC

Newent CC

Old Down CC

Painswick CC

Pak Bristolians CC

Poulton CC

Quedgeley & Hardwicke CC

Redmarley CC

Rockhampton CC

Ruardean Hill CC

Sherston Magna CC

Stapleton CC

Stoke Bishop CC

Stroud CC

Tetbury CC

Tewkesbury CC

Thornbury CC

Twyford House CC

Ullenwood Bharat CC

Westbury-on-Severn CC

Whitminster CC

Winchcombe CC

Winterbourne CC

Woodmancote CC

Portal access for Existing Clubs

Harry Watts / Club Development Manager

Harry Watts / Club Development Manager

Harry joined the team in August 2022 as our Urban Development Officer and was initially responsible for growing the game of cricket in the urban areas of Bristol and Gloucester. In April 2024, Harry was promoted to Club Development Manager where he now delivers on a number of ECB priority areas including Facility Development, Clubmark, as well as working with Local Authorities on their Playing Pitch Strategies.

In 2018, Harry graduated from Swansea University with a degree in Media & Communications and later gained a PGCE in Primary Education from UWE, having spent multiple years working in primary schools. At his local club, Thornbury CC, Harry supports in different areas, including being an emergency player when required!

Now in his exciting role as Club Development Manager, he is responsible for leading the team of club development staff and working closely with cricket clubs across the county to provide direct support with the aim of creating sustainable clubs for the future.  Furthermore, Harry leads youth competitions and the ECB Clubmark Accreditation and sits on a number of GCF Development Groups and Committees.

As a local Bristolian, Harry is a Bristol Rovers supporter and is a big all-round sports fan.