“Thank you for supporting Cricket. You’re doing a great job” Sir Viv Richards, KNH, OBE, Cricketing Legend

“Start them young! My nephew loves Little Wickets” Jenny Gunn, MBE Ex-England International Cricketer

What Little Wickets does is a great stimulus for cricket in our community” Barry Baker, President Keyworth Cricket Club

“My kids love it” Graeme Swann, Little Wickets Dad, Cricket Commentator, Ex- Nottinghamshire & England Spin Bowler

Why choose a Little Wickets franchise?

Why choose a Little Wickets franchise?

Why choose a Little Wickets franchise?

Why choose a Little Wickets franchise?

Why choose a Little Wickets franchise?

At Little Wickets, we believe in building team players for life and that includes our franchisees.

You won’t just be joining a brand, you’ll be stepping into a proven, supportive business model that gives you the freedom to work in a way that fits your life, while making a real difference in your community

Here's why so many people choose Little Wickets:

Built with Integrity, Best Practice and Child-Centred Excellence 

When you join Little Wickets, you step into a franchise model independently reviewed and aligned with the ethical standards of The British Franchise Association (The BFA). Our Emerging membership reflects a commitment to transparent, responsible franchising — giving you confidence that the systems, structure and support behind the brand are credible and built for sustainable growth. You’ll also receive complimentary BFA franchisee membership, with access to expert advice, commercial guidance, events and practical business tools.

Our membership of the Children’s Activities Association further demonstrates that our governance, safeguarding, insurance, training and operations have undergone independent expert assessment — so you can be confident of operating within a framework recognised for quality, safety and professionalism, trusted by parents and communities alike.

Supporting Flexibility

Run your business around your life. Whether you choose school hours, term-time only, part-time or full-time, Little Wickets gives you the freedom to work at your own pace with our support behind you.

A Proven Business Model

With low overheads, minimal admin, and systems that work, you can launch quickly and start learning in your first term. Multiple income streams from weekly classes to holiday clubs and parties to let you grow in a way that suits you.

Support Every Step of the Way – From Day One & Beyond

You’re never on your own. From initial training to ongoing advice, marketing tools, and a friendly franchisee network, you’ll be part of a trusted brand with over a decade of experience. From day one you’ll have access to a whole range of tools, resources and real people, based in the UK,  to help you grow your business with confidence.

A Business With Real Purpose

This is about more than cricket. You’ll be helping children grow in confidence, build friendships, and learn valuable life skills through sport, teamwork, and fun.                                                                                 

 

Children wearing Little Wickets T-shirts run in a circle on the grass with two coaches guiding them during an outdoor cricket session
Children wearing Little Wickets T-shirts run in a circle on the grass with two coaches guiding them during an outdoor cricket session

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We can share our passion for Little Wickets and find out more about you

If what you’ve seen so far feels like a good fit, we’d love to find out more about you

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