Hornsey CC × Togo Union UK

Cricket For Change
Sport. Education. Community.

A 150-year-old cricket club and a West African education charity — united by a belief that sport has the power to change lives far beyond the boundary.

Together we're raising £110 a month — enough to fully educate two children in rural Togo. Just £1.25/month from each of us gets us there.

More Than a Cricket Club

Modern sports clubs have a responsibility to their whole community — on the pitch and far beyond it. Here's what Cricket For Change is built on.

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Safe Spaces

A cricket ground is more than turf and wickets. It's a place where people of every background find common ground — a safe, welcoming community hub in the heart of Crouch End.

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Education

We believe every child deserves to read, to learn, to dream. Through Togo Union UK, donations from Hornsey members fund schooling for children in rural Togo who would otherwise go without.

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Wellbeing

Sport builds mental and physical health, social connection, and resilience. We want these benefits to flow both ways — enriching our community in London and the communities we support in Togo.

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Employment

Education opens doors to employment. By funding schooling today, we're investing in the economic futures of Togolese children — breaking intergenerational poverty one classroom at a time.

The Crisis in Togo's Classrooms

These aren't abstract statistics. They represent children growing up without the education they deserve.

82%
of children cannot read by age 10
69%
of rural households live below the poverty line
10%
fewer girls enrolled at every level of school
£55
per month fully educates one child
Learn More About Education in Togo

News & Updates

Keep up with the partnership, the cricket club, and news from Togo.

Partnership

Cricket For Change: Partnership Goes Live

Hornsey CC officially launched its partnership with Togo Union UK at the start of May — making history as one of the first cricket clubs in England to formally link with an African education charity.

4 May 2026 · Jim Chapman
Club News

Shivani Mehta Makes MCCL History

Hornsey CC's Shivani Mehta became the first female player to appear in a Premier League match in both Hornsey and Middlesex County Cricket League history — a landmark moment for the club and the sport.

24 May 2026 · The Hornsey Club
Fundraising

Hornsey Reach the Middlesex T20 Final Day

On and off the pitch, it's been a brilliant week. Harry led the side to two consecutive victories — and every match is another chance to share our fundraising story with the crowd.

26 May 2026 · Jim Chapman
All News

£1.25 a Month.
A Child's Future.

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Togo Union UK · Charity No. 11135050