MORE than £2,000 has been raised at a charity cricket tournament supporting a foundation set up in memory of much-loved Bromsgrove teenager Harry Bennett.
The Harry Bennett Foundation, also known as HB9, was established in memory of Harry Bennett, who died from sepsis in 2020 at the age of 16.
It supports people through sport by helping individuals and teams access equipment, training and opportunities.
Around 200 people attended the HB9 T10 Cricket Tournament at Avoncroft Cricket Club in Stoke Heath on Sunday, May 24.
The event brought together four teams — Friends and Family, Staff and Invitational, Harry’s Friends, and Bromsgrove Cricket Club — for an afternoon of short-format matches.
Supporters gathered in the warm weather to watch the games while enjoying food, ice cream and refreshments, with money raised through entry donations, merchandise sales and a raffle supported by local businesses.
The final saw Bromsgrove Cricket Club score 171 to beat Friends and Family, who finished on 158.
Paul Hutchins was named player of the tournament after helping his side reach the final.
The event was organised by 21-year-old Henry Smith, a friend of Harry Bennett, alongside Josh and Alfie Bullivant.
The group previously helped launch the Bennetts Boots initiative.
Henry said: “I cannot thank everyone involved in the event enough.
"It was a wonderful day of cricket, community and support for The Harry Bennett Foundation.”
Organisers say the success of the first tournament means it will now become an annual event.
A spokesperson said: "The Harry Bennett Foundation, also known as HB9, was created in memory of Harry Bennett and aims to help people through the power of sport.
"Whether supporting individuals or teams, taking part or watching, the foundation works to ensure more people can experience the life-changing physical and mental benefits of sport."
Donations to support the foundation can be made online at: https://www.justgiving.com/charity/hb9
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