Framlingham College Cricket Appeal

Cricket was the first sport ever played at Framlingham College. Our pupils have had the privilege of playing cricket in the shadow of the castle since the opening of the College in 1865, when a team of Masters and Boys took on a Town and Neighbourhood XI. From those humble beginnings, the College never looked back and has pursued a progressive and ambitious cricket programme ever since.

Today, the College are inviting you to help preserve and enhance that proud tradition by supporting the Framlingham College Cricket Appeal.

Future Proofing Cricket

Maintaining our position at the forefront of schools’ cricket in the region will only happen if the College are able to attract high class coaches, recruit pupils with an ambition in the sport and crucially maintain a high standard of cricketing facilities.

Phase 1 of the campaign in October 2025, saw six cyclists ride 100 miles from Lords cricket ground back to Framlingham College, whilst the prep school headmaster ran the 100 miles non-stop back to the prep school.

Continuing the Centurian theme, the College now look ahead to Phase 2; a 25-hour endurance cricket net challenge, aimed at raising funds for new outdoor nets at the Senior School Taking place from 11:00 on Friday 13 March to midday on Saturday 14 March, our pupils, staff and Old Framlinghamians will come together to complete a combined 100 hours of batting across four nets.

Our goal for this phase is to raise a minimum of £60,000. The College have already secured a very generous £25,000 grant from the Society of Old Framlinghamians Charitable Trust and are now seeking support from OFs and Senior School parents to help us reach this target.

How You Can Support

There are a number of ways in which you can support, either by setting up a small regular gift, making a one off donation or by making a significant donation in exchange for recognition through naming rights of various facilities.

In a similar manner to the prep school pavilion fundraiser in October, and by way of recognition of their support, anyone who raises or donates £500 or more will be acknowledged on a donor honours board in the Fowler pavilion.

For further information about the campaign and how to support, please visit the College cricket appeal page.

Thank you for helping us ensure that cricket at Framlingham College remains as strong and inspiring in the future as it has been since 1865.