HomeWorld Helper Grants

November 2, 2021

HomeWorld Helper Grants awarded to grassroots cricket clubs across the Thunder Nation.

Ten lucky NSW grassroots cricket clubs are set to improve the growth and development of young players, after being awarded a HomeWorld Helpers Grant.

The community cricket clubs from across the Thunder Nation will receive a $1000 grant to help develop the next generation of Sydney Thunder stars in the shape of improved diversity and inclusion opportunities, equipment, uniforms, coaching and local promotion of the game.

Kelly Baird from Pendle Hill Colts Cricket Club said the club’s determination to grow participation amongst young girls would be greatly helped by the injection of funds.

“Thank you so much for awarding our club, Pendle Hill Colts, a HomeWorld Helpers Grant – we’re super excited to put these funds towards some great new gear for our kits and training equipment for our Juniors and Thunder Girls,” Baird said.

Andrew Sheehy, the Vice President of St Christopher’s Panania Cricket Club echoed Baird’s comments, hoping his club could help produce a future Thunder star.

“Thank you for the financial assistance for this upcoming season,” Sheehy said. 

“The grant is very much appreciated by our club and will hopefully help a couple of our up-and-coming future Thunder players.”

HomeWorld Group of Companies’ Director of Marketing, Sponsorship & Community, Trudi Busch, said HomeWorld was excited to continue with their Helpers Grant initiative.

“It has been great to see the grants being used by Thunder Nation cricket clubs over the past few years,” Busch said.

“We think it is important to support cricketing communities and hope that these new grants will help local clubs develop their younger players. Cricket should be accessible to anyone who wants to give it a go.”