Proud of our history, excited for our future

75 years of the Lord's Taverners

Find out more about our history, the events we have coming up and stories of now and then

Our Events

HAC 300 Cricket and Dinner

Join the Lord’s Taverners and Army Benevolent Fund as we celebrate the 300th anniversary of the HAC Cricket Club and the 75th anniversary of the Lord’s Taverners at the Honourable Artillery Company, with a game of cricket and black tie dinner.

An Afternoon with Stephen Fry

Join us for a memorable afternoon at Lord’s Cricket Ground, as we celebrate the incomparable Stephen Fry at a special event in our 75th anniversary year.

Lord's Taverners v Bishop's Stortford CC

Celebrating 200 years of Bishop's Stortford Cricket Club and 75 years of the Lord’s Taverners.

Charity Gala Dinner

Celebrating 200 years of Bishop's Stortford Cricket Club and 75 years of the Lord’s Taverners.

75th Anniversary Golf Day

Join us at the stunning Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club as we celebrate 75 years of the Lord’s Taverners.

Three Peak Alpine Challenge

Join us for a unique and memorable adventure in September 2025, for the ultimate fundraising challenge to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Lord’s Taverners, as we take on the Alpine three Peak Challenge.

Long Room Concert

Long Room Concert

Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Long Room Concert with music from Alexander Armstrong.

donate

Donate £75 for our 75th anniversary

Give today and help us continue our work empowering young people facing the challenges of inequality for the next 75 years.

Shaping the Future

Michael's Story

As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we continue to highlight the incredible journeys of young people who started as participants and are now shaping the future of our programmes—building a lasting legacy in cricket.

Latest News

Looking back…. The Lord’s Taverners Celebrity Cricket XI

Looking back…. The Lord’s Taverners Celebrity Cricket XI

With thanks to Sir Richard Stilgoe’s entry in ’40 Years on, the story of the Lord’s Taverners’.

Support Connor's London Marathon dream

Support Connor's London Marathon dream

Somerset Super 1s' Connor Hyde will become our first ever cricket programme participant to take on the challenge of running the London Marathon for us.

A history of Taverners events in March

A history of Taverners events in March

A look back at a selection of events staged in March in years gone by from 1950-2025.

Buy your 75th anniversary merchandise

We've teamed up with Otway & Orford to create two high-quality 75th anniversary themed silk pocket squares, with net proceeds from sales going to our cricket programmes.

The Duke of Edinburgh named patron of Lord’s Taverners

The Duke of Edinburgh named patron of Lord’s Taverners

We are honoured to announce His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as our new patron.

The Hottest Ticket in Town

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The Hottest Ticket in Town

We look back on the Taverners infamous President’s Balls.

A history of Taverners events in January and February

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A history of Taverners events in January and February

A look back at a selection of events staged in January and February in years gone by from 1950-2025.

75th anniversary celebrations

An update from the Chair of our anniversary year events committee, David Robinson.

Our History

In 1950, a group of cricket enthusiasts from the world of sport and entertainment gathered at the famous Tavern at Lord's Cricket Ground and decided they would form a club to give something back to those less fortunate than themselves. That ethos remains true to this day with our free inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering thousands of young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential.

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Proud of our history, excited for our future

This year, we want to celebrate our heritage and the impact that has made for where we are today. Through our fundraising this year and beyond, we can ensure we continue having an impact for the next 75 years.

Where show business and cricket collide

Lord's Taverners Pathe Video

The eclectic blend of members from the world of show business and cricket continued to grow, with the likes of John Arlott, Brian Johnston and Sir Pelham Warner all joining the ‘Tavs’, providing the basis for regular fundraising events.

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