Last updated: 10/6/26
These are the terms and conditions (“Rules”) that apply to the Pears x Gift of Kit Competition (“Competition”). By entering the Competition, each entrant agrees to these Rules and confirms they have read and understood the Gift of Kit Privacy Notice at www.giftofkit.com/privacy-policy
This Competition is run by Kit For Sport Ltd (“Gift of Kit”), Unit 7, Gate Farm, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN11 8FR registered in England and Wales (10425917), on behalf of Cert Brands Limited, Eastlays, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9PP registered in England and Wales (06696459)[VA1] UK distributor of Pears’ (a Unilever brand) in the UK and EU.
The Competition is free to enter and no purchase is necessary.
Entry period: The Competition opens for entry at 00:01 am (UK time) on 30th May 2026 and closes at 23.59 pm (UK time) on 5th July 2026 (“Entry Period”). Entries received outside of the Entry Period will not be considered.
How to enter: Competition entrants must complete the following steps during the Entry Period:
(i) visit www.giftofkit.com/pears (“Competition Website”);
(ii) complete the required entry information and eligibility criteria specified on the Competition Website; and
(iii) optionally submit video content in accordance with the instructions provided on the Competition Website.
Video content may be submitted either:
(a) directly via the Competition Website; or
(b) via TikTok, subject to any submission requirements specified on the Competition Website.
Each eligible Competition entry submitted via the Competition Website will receive one (1) entry into the relevant Competition draw.
Entrants who also submit video content that complies with the Competition requirements and is accepted by Gift of Kit as a valid submission will receive an additional five (5) entries into the relevant Competition draw, giving a maximum of six (6) entries per Team.
Gift of Kit reserves the right to determine, acting reasonably, whether any submitted video content satisfies the Competition requirements and qualifies for the additional entries. Video submissions that do not comply with the Competition requirements may be rejected and will not qualify for additional entries.
Only one (1) eligible video submission per Team may qualify for additional entries.
Entrants must also provide their email address and phone number to Gift of Kit in order to participate.
Entrants may also optionally indicate within the entry form whether they wish to be considered for the Ticket Opportunity and/or Flag Bearer Opportunity.
Neither Gift of Kit nor Pears accept responsibility for competition entries that are corrupted, not successfully completed or transmitted, lost, damaged or delayed, regardless of cause, including, for example, as a result of any technical malfunction, systems, network, server, website, computer hardware or software failure of any kind.
Eligibility: To participate in the Competition, submissions must be made by an adult (18+). Submissions must be on behalf of an amateur grassroots cricket Team (“Team”), which must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:
a. The Team must be registered, or in the process of registering with their relevant governing body (e.g. ECB-affiliated clubs or leagues). Teams not yet formed will be expected to provide evidence of their registration application.
b. Only one (1) entry to this Competition per Team is permitted.
c. Members of the Team (and / or anyone who makes a submission on a Team’s behalf) must have internet access to enter the Competition.
d. Members of the Team must be residents in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.
Not eligible: The following persons are not eligible to enter the Competition:
a. any employee or other individual engaged by either Gift of Kit or Pears or any of its associated companies;
b. members of the immediate family and/or household (whether related or not) of any of those individuals;
c. anyone else professionally involved with the operation or administration of the Competition; or
d. Teams who have an existing contractual relationship with a kit manufacturer, kit distributor or sponsor that prohibits them from wearing the kit provided by Gift of Kit.
In entering the Competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim any prize you may win.
Gift of Kit reserves the right at any time to require proof of eligibility in such form as Gift of Kit reasonably considers necessary.
The Prize: The winning Team will win a “Competition Support Package” consisting of:
a. A cricket kit package including playing kit and/or training equipment. Items will feature Pears branding.
There is a minimum of fifty (50) packages to be distributed through this Competition (“Support Package”) across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Competition Support Package is non-transferable, non-refundable, non-exchangeable and no cash alternative is available. Gift of Kit has the discretion to vary or swap a Competition Support Package for an alternative prize of equal or higher value if necessary for reasons beyond Gift of Kit’s control.
Selection of winners: Gift of Kit shall select winning Teams at random using a random selection tool following each Competition draw period. The Competition will include multiple selection draws taking place during June 2026 and July 2026. The anticipated timing of each draw and the applicable entry deadlines will be communicated via the Competition Website and associated campaign communications in advance of each draw. The number of winning Teams selected in each draw may vary depending on the volume of eligible entries received.
Content Requests from Winning Teams
Winning Teams may be asked by Gift of Kit and/or Pears to provide reasonable photo, video and testimonial content showing their Team receiving, wearing or using the Programme Support Package.
Winning Teams are expected to cooperate with reasonable requests for such content, provided doing so does not create unreasonable cost or inconvenience for the Team.
Any content provided may be used by Gift of Kit, Pears and their associated agencies for promotional, marketing, public relations and reporting purposes in connection with the Programme.
Teams containing players under the age of 18 years will not be required to provide photography or video content as part of the Programme.
Such Teams may choose to provide content voluntarily where they have obtained all necessary permissions and consents from parents, legal guardians and any other relevant parties.
Pears, Unilever and their associated agencies will not publish, use or distribute photography or video content featuring individuals under the age of 18 years as part of the Programme.
Notification of winners: The winning Teams will be notified using any of the contact details provided in the entry form at the time of entry. Winning Teams will be notified within one (1) week following the selection. Gift of Kit will make reasonable efforts to contact the winning Teams, but it is the winning Teams’ responsibility to monitor their voicemail and email account, including any junk mail folder, for receipt of the notification.
Claiming the prize: The winning Teams must accept their preferred Competition Support Package by placing their order within five (5) working days. Failure to order by the deadline will result in the Team’s participation being forfeited and the selection of an alternative winning Team. Alternative winning Teams will be selected and notified as set out above and must claim the Competition Support Package within three (3) working days.
Ordering the prize: To order the Competition Support Package, an email will be sent to the winning Teams’ email address (as submitted via the entry form) asking them to complete their order via a secure ordering platform. The winning Teams will be required to select from a specified range, and to specify the sizes required. All kits and equipment are subject to availability and Gift of Kit reserves the right to substitute items within the order for items of equal or equivalent value.
Delivery: Following successful completion of the order, the Competition Support Package will be distributed within twelve (12) weeks of the order window closure date and will be delivered to the address provided at the point of order.
Kit distribution may be delayed due to circumstances outside the Gift of Kit or Pears’ control. Gift of Kit will notify the recipient of any delays.
Announcement of winners: Gift of Kit must either publish or make available information that indicates that a valid award took place. To comply with this obligation Gift of Kit will publish the Team name and county of major prize winners within one (1) month from expiry of the Entry Period.
If you object to any or all of your club name, county and winning entry being published or made available, please contact the Gift of Kit at helpdesk@giftofkit.com. Please note that Gift of Kit must still provide the information and winning entry to the Advertising Standards Authority on request.
Additional Experiences:
In addition to the Competition Support Package, Teams may also register their interest in the following optional opportunities in connection with the England vs New Zealand women’s cricket fixture taking place on 27 June 2026 at The Oval, London:
Teams may register their interest in the Ticket Opportunity and/or Flag Bearer Opportunity by selecting the relevant option(s) within the Glow Beyond Boundaries application form on the Competition Website.
Registration of interest does not guarantee selection.
Gift of Kit is not responsible for administering, selecting recipients for, or fulfilling the Ticket Opportunity or Flag Bearer Opportunity. Gift of Kit’s role is limited to collecting expressions of interest from Teams as part of the Competition application process.
Unilever and or Cert Brands will administer the Ticket Opportunity and Flag Bearer Opportunity and may shortlist and contact selected Teams directly to make further arrangements.
Teams shortlisted or selected for the Ticket Opportunity and/or Flag Bearer Opportunity may be required to accept additional terms and conditions imposed by Unilever, the England and Wales Cricket Board (“ECB”), the venue operator and/or other relevant event partners before participation is confirmed.
Registration of interest for the Ticket Opportunity and Flag Bearer Opportunity closes at 11:59pm (UK time) on 11 June 2026. Any registrations of interest received after this time will not be considered for these opportunities.
Publicity: By participating in this Competition, each entrant agrees for their Team to take part in reasonable publicity connected with the Competition if requested and that Gift of Kit and Pears are entitled (but not obliged) to use the winning Teams’ name and image in connection with such publicity.
Each entrant agrees that Gift of Kit and Pears may share, publish or promote any image, text or other content submitted or uploaded to any website in connection with this Competition on its corporate website, blogs or its Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or other social media accounts.
Each participant grants Gift of Kit and Pears a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable licence in perpetuity, for the full period of the intellectual property rights in the competition entry, to use, display, publish, transmit, copy, edit, alter, store, re-format and sub-licence the intellectual property rights in the Competition entry for such purposes.
Gift of Kit will seek permission to share any image or other content that includes players under the age of 18 years.
If you do not wish for Gift of Kit to share your content, please contact them at helpdesk@giftofkit.com and be sure to include your name and contact information.
Liability: Gift of Kit and Pears will not be liable for: (i) any loss that is not caused by Gift of Kit and Pears (or any person acting on their behalf); (ii) any loss caused by any event or circumstance beyond Gift of Kit and Pears ’ reasonable control; (iii) any loss of profits or revenue, loss of anticipated savings or loss of goodwill.
However, nothing in these Rules limits or excludes any person’s liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or for any matter for which it would be illegal to limit or exclude liability.
In particular, consumers have legal rights in relation to products that are faulty or not as described and services which are not performed with reasonable care and skill and these legal rights are in addition to and are not affected in any way by anything contained in these Rules.
Further advice about consumer rights is available from any local Citizens’ Advice Bureau or local Trading Standards office.
Interference with the Competition: Any attempt to deliberately damage or undermine the content or legitimate operation of this Competition is prohibited and may be a violation of criminal and/or civil laws and in these circumstances Gift of Kit and Pears reserves all its rights and remedies.
Cancellation and variation: Gift of Kit reserves the right to vary, suspend or cancel the Competition and/or these Rules if it considers it necessary or appropriate to do so, including if there is any actual or anticipated breach of applicable law or if variation, suspension or cancellation is necessary due to an event outside Gift of Kit and Pears’ reasonable control.
In the event of cancellation, the Competition Support Package may be awarded to an alternative Team randomly drawn from entries received prior to cancellation.
Disqualification: Gift of Kit reserves the right at any time to disqualify entries or entrants (including the winning Teams) that Gift of Kit and Pears regards as being in breach of these Rules, any applicable laws, any terms and conditions referred to in these Rules or the spirit of the Competition.
Disputes: If there is a dispute about the Competition or these Rules, Gift of Kit’s decisions are final. If there is a dispute between these Rules and any other document referred to in these Rules, these Rules take precedence to the extent necessary to resolve the conflict.
Law and jurisdiction: The Competition and these Rules are governed by the laws of England and Wales and any disputes arising in connection with them shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except that residents of Scotland may also bring proceedings in the Scottish courts and residents of Northern Ireland may also bring proceedings in the courts of Northern Ireland.
Personal data:
Where a Team registers interest in the Ticket Opportunity and/or Flag Bearer Opportunity, Gift of Kit may share limited contact information with Unilever solely for the purpose of administering those opportunities.
Personal information relating to Teams who are not shortlisted for the Ticket Opportunity or Flag Bearer Opportunity will not be shared with Unilever for those purposes.
Teams shortlisted or selected for the Ticket Opportunity and/or Flag Bearer Opportunity may subsequently be required to provide additional information directly to Unilever and/or accept additional privacy notices or terms and conditions issued by Unilever, the ECB or associated event partners.
Entrants acknowledge that any personal data processed in connection with this Competition will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Notice at www.giftofkit.com/privacy-policy
Contact: Enquiries about this Competition can be sent to Gift of Kit at: helpdesk@giftofkit.com