By friendly cricket, we mean cricket that is not being played in a league, and where the main aim of playing is as much social as competitive (though there's nothing wrong with a bit of friendly rivalry). This might be cricket that is played by Sunday teams of established clubs, or more ad hoc cricket played by work or 'pub' teams on a mid-week evening.

We particularly like to support teams playing 'declaration' or 'timed' cricket, because this form of cricket allows for the widest range of involvement in a single team, from eccentric spin bowlers to long-retired old lags and keen teenagers still learning their trade. We believe that social cricket can help to build links across all groups in a community, and also creates an opportunity for children and adults to enjoy sport together.

We typically make grants of between £100 and £300 to clubs, teams or individuals. A larger donation might be considered in exceptional circumstances. Any donation should have a significant impact in its own right, and should not be part of a club's wider fund-raising activities. The following are examples of what the fund can be used to support:

• a contribution to ground hire for a team wanting to play its inaugural match
• equipment for a team or player who may otherwise be unable to take part
• initiatives that will directly help to widen social access to adult friendly cricket
• training courses for aspiring ground-staff in how to prepare a cricket pitch
• an honorarium to recognise the contributions that a particular individual has made in running their cricket club at financial cost to themselves. This could include umpires and tea-makers.

For more information on the fund, please visit - Googly Fund, supporting friendly cricket