New President Stewart launches Report

The Cricketers’ Trust has revealed a landmark five-year Impact Report, alongside announcing Alec Stewart OBE as the charity’s new President.

Introduced by a welcome from the newly appointed Stewart, the report showcases the scale and impact the charity has had on professional players and their immediate family members from 2021-2025.

More than £1million of support has been delivered over the period, encompassing life-changing and life-saving Cricketers’ Trust provision.

Standout statistics from five-year Impact Report:

• 239 players received mental health support
• 46 benevolent cases supported
• £1,050,000 total spent on services
• £489,000 spent on mental health
• All 18 Professional Counties supported
• Over 350 academy and professional players every year received proactive workshops

Read the full Cricketers’ Trust Impact Report below:

A 33% increase in therapy sessions from 667 in 2024 to 889 in 2025 shows that the Trust is funding more individuals than ever before, creating a need for increased fundraising.

Continuing work with preventative education through funding workshops in professional and academy squads will help towards players being less likely to need the services of the Trust in the future.

The report emphasises some of the high profile and powerful examples of support for players and their families in recent years including David Lawrence and the Thorpe family.

Stewart addressed the media today, having accepted the role of Cricketers’ Trust President, taking over from David Graveney OBE who stepped down in December last year.

The former England and Surrey captain is currently the Director of Men’s Cricket at his former county and played 303 matches for his country, scoring 19 hundreds.

With 45 years in the professional game across various roles in domestic and international cricket, the former wicketkeeper-batter is widely recognised as one of England’s greatest ever players, ending his career as the most capped Test player for England at the time with 133 appearances.

Looking towards the future, finding creative ways to improve mental health will continue to be a focus for the Trust, with innovative campaigns such as placing coffee machines in county changing rooms, encouraging conversations and normalising the stresses of being an elite athlete.

Continued funding of the 24/7 Confidential Helpline and implementation of skin cancer screenings are planned as the Trust supports the lifelong health and wellbeing of professional players past and present.

Cricketers’ Trust President, Alec Stewart OBE, said: “It’s an honour to become President because the Cricketers’ Trust does so much great work. If I can help in any way to spread awareness and get everyone to understand what it’s about, then the Trust can continue to grow and offer its key provision to those who need it most.

“The important thing is that as many current and former players and their families know that the Trust is there to offer support and advice.

“Seeking help from the Trust for your mental wellbeing should be seen a sign of strength, because you’re recognising you can’t sort it on your own, never see that as a weakness.

“More and more players will need this support, so everyone in the game is duty-bound to play a part in helping fundraise for the Trust.”

Cricketers’ Trust Chair, David Ford, said: “It’s important to reflect on the past five years and understand both the value of the Trust and the growing need for assistance. The charity’s requirements are evolving, and as a cricketing community we must nurture this support more than ever.

“Looking ahead, we’re delighted to welcome Alec on board, his status and the respect he commands in the game will be a key asset for the future of the Trust, as we aim to expand preventative education, introduce new wellbeing initiatives and grow partnerships to ensure our long-term sustainability. Our vision remains clear: to provide the best proactive and responsive wrap-around support to those who need it most.”