{"id":16922,"date":"2025-04-02T12:13:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T16:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-eu\/?post_type=rbcwm_community&p=16922"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:04:32","slug":"batting-for-success-how-chance-to-shine-and-rbc-wealth-management-are-shaping-future-leaders-through-cricket","status":"publish","type":"rbcwm_community","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-eu\/community\/insights\/batting-for-success-how-chance-to-shine-and-rbc-wealth-management-are-shaping-future-leaders-through-cricket","title":{"rendered":"Batting for success: How Chance to Shine and RBC Wealth Management are shaping future leaders through cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cSport, especially cricket, teaches young people so much more than just the game itself,\u201d says Joe Root, England cricketer and RBC Wealth Management Europe (RBC WM) ambassador. \u201cIt teaches teamwork, resilience, and social awareness, all of which are invaluable later in life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root\u2019s perspective sets the tone for a dynamic new community leadership partnership between Chance to Shine <\/a> and RBC WM, dedicated to equipping Britain’s youth with key life skills through a cricket-centric leadership programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chance to Shine is a national charity that works in state schools and communities across Britain to give all children the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeadership isn\u2019t one size fits all; it\u2019s about understanding your strengths and using them to bring out the best in those around you,\u201d says Root. \u201cI\u2019m excited to see how this partnership will inspire young people to develop these skills and take them forward into their futures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership aligns with RBC\u2019s purpose of helping the communities in which it operates prosper, while supporting Chance to Shine\u2019s ambition to reach one million children annually by 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe believe in the power of cricket to help young people fulfil their potential and connect with opportunities beyond their day-to-day lives,\u201d says Kate Stephens, CEO of Chance to Shine. \u201cOur collaboration with RBC will help us equip young people with the skills they need and we\u2019re incredibly grateful for their support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering tomorrow\u2019s leaders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To launch the partnership, RBC WM volunteers were given a first-hand experience of leadership in action at Durham\u2019s picturesque cricket ground, The Seat Unique Riverside. Year 10 students from Durham Johnston Comprehensive School – participants in the Chance to Shine girls leadership programme – stepped into coaching roles, leading the RBC team through a series of cricket activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning session, the students led warm-ups and coached the volunteers in batting, bowling and fielding drills, showcasing their leadership skills and confidence in the game. The afternoon session shifted focus to a leadership development task, where the students worked with the volunteers in a Dragon\u2019s Den<\/em>-style activity. This included pitching their ideas to a panel of experts and putting their newly honed skills into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the words of Florence, a Year 10 pupil: \u201cAt first, I was a bit nervous because I was meeting people I\u2019d never met before. But my leadership skills have really improved – I was able to instruct people and demonstrate techniques, which was a first for me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience was equally impactful for the RBC WM volunteers. \u201cThe Year 10 students took on a real leadership role during the activities. They were mature, confident and really took charge,\u201d added Niamh, one of the volunteers. \u201cIt was amazing to see how they grew in confidence throughout the day – from being a little reserved during introductions to leading us through the activities with real authority.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch highlights from Chance to Shine’s collaborative session with Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and RBC WM volunteers, and explore the purpose behind the partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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