About The LBW Trust’s Events

Cricket is the unifying thread at The LBW Trust, bringing together individuals, communities and corporations to support education for a better world.

From cricket carnivals and multicultural events to charity dinners, our events are at the heart of our vision of learning for a better world.

Each year The LBW Trust’s events expand our community, fostering connection and inspiration, while raising crucial funds for educational opportunities in developing countries and underfunded Australian country libraries.

Mark Your Calendar: 2025–2026 Events

The 19th Annual LBW Trust Gala Dinner

Education Lights up the World

Friday, October 24th 2025
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Sydney Cricket Ground

Join Australian Test cricket great Nathan Lyon and other guests on Friday, 24th October in the Noble Room at the Sydney Cricket Ground for an unforgettable evening. You will be supporting education opportunities for disadvantaged young people in Australia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nepal, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Inspired by Diwali, the Festival of Lights, this year’s dinner celebrates the joy of sharing and the spirit of generosity. Enjoy vibrant cultural performances, inspiring stories, and a three-course dinner among friends of the LBW Trust.

Hear first hand how the LBW Trust is helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds become change makers through tertiary education.

Team Building, Business Networking, and LBW Trust Backyard Cricket

PLUS, your company is supporting the work of international education charity, The LBW Trust

The LBW Trust provides post secondary education opportunities for young people living below the poverty line in cricket playing developing nations, and enhancing learning for kids in Australian country libraries.

– Where: North Sydney Oval #2 (Bon Andrews Oval)

– Match Day 1. Friday afternoon, 28th November

– Match Day 2. Friday afternoon, 5th December

– Match Day 3. Friday afternoon, 20th February, 2026

On the Day

12:30pm Player arrival
12:45pm Team briefing (Backyard Cricket Rules; tennis ball, no protective equipment, small fields)
1:00pm Matches commence
4:00pm Final placing matches
4:45pm Awards and after-match

Team entry: $10,000 tax deductible donation, per match day

Teams of 8-10 players ideal (no cricket experience required!)
Attendance includes BBQ, snacks, and beverages
8 team limit per Match Day

RSVP to secure your place, or for more information, contact The LBW Trust CEO, Simon Gerathy: simon@lbwtrust.com.au

Trek. Discover. Transform. Nepal 2026 Awaits

Join The LBW Trust in April 2026 for an unforgettable trek through Nepal and help raise vital funds to expand access to education.

Trek the breathtaking Annapurna trail with Inspired Adventures, connect with passionate change-makers, and raise vital funds to support access to education.

1. Raise Funds. Change Lives.

Every step you take helps fund access to education for students in developing communities through The LBW Trust. Not sure where to start? The Inspired Adventures team will guide your fundraising journey from start to finish.

2. Challenge Yourself.

Push your limits, explore breathtaking landscapes, and accomplish something unforgettable. This is your chance to create meaningful memories and prove what you’re capable of, together.

3. Connect with Purpose.

Join a team of passionate, like-minded change-makers committed to impact. Share the journey, the effort, and the inspiration while supporting education, step by step.

The Difference You’ll Make

As part of the trek, you’ll spend a day at Heartland Academy Nepal, an internationally supported, democratic school dedicated to non-violent, child-centred education. Heartland provides a safe and nurturing environment tailored to each student’s learning and developmental needs.

During your visit, you’ll witness firsthand how the funds you’ve helped raise are creating meaningful change. You’ll meet the students whose futures are being rewritten thanks to your support.

The funds raised go directly towards helping Heartland students complete their Plus 2 College qualifications. Many of these young people come from disadvantaged backgrounds, including Dalit communities, and have overcome significant obstacles such as years of disrupted education. For most, this will be their first experience of higher education, an achievement that can redefine what’s possible, not only for them but for their families.

Your contribution doesn’t just change one life, it has the power to shift the trajectory of entire communities for generations to come.