OUR AIM IS THE EDUCATION OF DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS FROM CRICKET PLAYING COUNTRIES. OUR HOPE IS THAT ONCE EDUCATED THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WILL PLAY A PART IN THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRIES.

The LBW Trust which was established in June 2006 had its origins in the chance meeting of cricketer, writer and broadcaster Peter Roebuck with a group of orphans beating out the rhythms of life in a Marimba band in Harare.

Launched by a group of like-minded cricket folk gathered for a barbecue at Bondi the stated purpose of the Trust is the provision of education and training to impoverished and underprivileged young people overseas and within Australia. Candidates for assistance by the Trust are chosen from cricket playing nations amongst developing countries.

Although we began on a small scale in Africa we are, in conjunction with CIDA College in Johannesburg, starting to broaden our horizons. We are also supporting April and Amanda, two Aboriginal girls raised in adversity, who are studying for the High School Certificate in Sydney. Click here to read the article.

Recently, in partnership with Aid India, we are giving assistance to young people in Orissa in South–east India. The Trust is keen to link with other charitable organisations intent on educating students, and so their families and communities. 

PATRONS

The Honourable Sir William Deane AC, KBE, Governor-General of Australia 1996-2001, Justice of the High Court 1982-1995
The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser AC, CH, Prime Minister of Australia
1975 to 1983  
General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC, Chief of the Australian Defence Force 2002-05, Australian of the Year 2001
Adam Gilchrist, Cricketer, Australia’s 41st Cricket Captain, Community Leader and Mentor
Greg Chappell OBE, Cricketer, Australia’s 35th Cricket Captain, International Cricket Coach, Businessman
Ian Macfarlane AC, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia 1996-2006, Banker of Year 2002, Company Director
Rodney Cavalier AO, Chairman Sydney Cricket Ground Trust, NSW Minister for Education in Wran and Unsworth Governments
Basil Sellers AM, Australian Businessman, Philanthropist, Arts Patron
Senator The Honourable John Faulkner, Special Minister of State, Australian Government

BOARD MEMBERS

Gina Boon, Journalist, Television Presenter, Board Member The Bestest Foundation, Board Member Mission Australia Foundation 1992-2002
Mike Coward, Journalist, Author, Interviewer             
Harley Medcalf, Theatrical Producer, Entertainment and Sports Manager, Member of the Board of Management Steve Waugh Foundation
Darshak Mehta, Chairman, LBW Trust, Businessman, former President Bombay Industries Association
Lyn O’Brien, Training Consultant
Peter Roebuck, Founder of the LBW Trust, Cricketer, Author, Columnist
Peter Strain, Barrister

Honorary Secretary- Treasurer
Brian Hughes, JP, Chief Executive, Cricket NSW 1995-2001

South African Ambassador
Antony Lovell

Honorary Solicitors
Gilbert & Tobin   
Honorary Auditor
KPMG