A Team on a Mission

We are a mental health and wellbeing service that exists to empower young people to become happy, healthy and community-transformers!

There are thousands of young people who can be magnetised by Basketball then led to greater wellbeing and to have a powerful impact on their own community.

Our Team and Mission

We empower young people (aged 10-25) through our programmes to:

  • BALL | Enabling engagement, progression and enjoyment in the Sport of Basketball.
  • BE | Educating about mental and emotional well-being, exploring the value of character and identity, as a foundation for impacting current and future life circumstances.
  • BETTER | Facilitating practical experiences with local charities and community organisations, to discover how to make the world better.

WE ARE GUARDIAN BALLERS

We are Coventry Alternative Provision provider!

We offer a program designed to support young people in 1-1 to overcome challenges, such as isolation, grief, anxiety, school avoidance, criminal justice involvement and more! We are based near Coventry City Center but we can also travel to relevant locations upon request.

REFER A YOUNG PERSON

Power | Our Impact

1607
Young People and Adults, aged 8-25, attended a 4+ week or 4+ hour GB journey (average over three years)
85%
Reported that our GB journey positively impacted their wellbeing and physical activity levels (average over three years)
62%
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (average over three years)
34%+
Receiving support through Free School Meals, Additional Needs Provision and H.A.F. eligible (average over three years)
53%
Girls and Young Women are a valued proportion of the Guardian Ballers Community (average over three years)
Our Impact
“It is brilliant in every way... The importance of the issue, the concept, the passion, the positivity, the people engaged and their stories, the volunteers, the response from the schools, how it uses and portrays basketball and most importantly, the impact it’s having on young people. We need more Guardian Ballers.”
Stewart Kellett, CEO of Basketball England
Quoted after the Release of "Guardian Ballers Life Stories" film

Our Supporters and Partners

Our work is supercharged through partnerships and funding!
We acknowledge, honour and thank all of our supporters for enabling us to empower a generation of ‘Guardian Ballers’!

Programmes | Our Services

In Crisis? Click here for links to urgent support

School Programmes and Whole-School Enrichment Delivery

Learn More

Referrals, Targeted Intervention & Mentoring

Learn More Make a Referral

BETTER Experiences

Practical volunteering experience shaped in collaboration with local charities and organisations for our Guardian Ballers to enact the “BETTER” part of their #BallBeBetter journey.

Learn More

Adult Wellbeing Training and Coaching

Learn More
See all Programmes

Upcoming Events | Book Now

Sign up to EASTER CAMP

Girls & Boys 11-25 years
Mon 30th March | Tues 31st March | Weds 1st April
FREE | You can sign up for 1 or 2 days
Multiple locations across Coventry
Expect Fun basketball games and coaching and Food. A chance to connect with peers and share your voice!
Book Now

HerSpace

Girls Only; ages 11-18yo [Year 7 - Year 13] - Limited Spaces
Every Friday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
FREE
Blue Coat School, Terry Rd, Coventry CV1 2BA
"Where Girls grow, Move, and Belong." Combination of Basketball and Wellbeing, Identity and Bespoke young-lady-relevant content. Only Female participants and leaders!
Book Now

Gym Bros. YBM Project

Afro-Caribbean and Mixed Heritage Men ages 16-25
November, 27 2025, Thursdays and Fridays from 5–9 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM–8 PM
FREE
Coventry, David Lloyds Club
4 week programme: Gym Workout and EmbRACE Wellbeing Conversation on 1:1 or 1:2 Mentoring to Participant ratio. Submit 'Referral' form to register or Email hello@guardianballers.org to find out more.
Book Now
See all Events

How you can help

Volunteering with us

Donate your Time, Skills or Funds

Strategic Partnerships

Connect us to your network

See more details