2025/26 Impact Report

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.

We are Coventry Alternative Provision provider!

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)
"I just wanted to thank you. (young person's name) mentioned how much her confidence and self belief has grown because of your organisation. She’s been the top scorer in her school basketball and netball matches and has led in winning her netball matches. The latest game score was a win 11-1. She credited the work you all have done in developing her self esteem and she has improved her mental health too. Many Thanks"
Young Person's Mum
After they attended our Mixed Gender Community Hub

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

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.

Upcoming Events | Book Now

BHM Wales Event

Girls & boys 8-18 years old
Saturday 24th October 2:00pm–5:30pm
FREE
LC Swansea, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3ST
Free basketball activities, wellbeing session, food and BHM celebrations for young people.

GymBros

Afro-Caribbean and Mixed Heritage Men ages 15-25
Thursdays and Fridays from 5–9pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am–8pm
FREE
Coventry, David Lloyds Club
4-week mentoring programme, including FREE gym sessions in partnership with cww Mind for young Black men in Coventry

Workplace Wellbeing Training and Coaching with Kieran Joseph

Workplace Employees
Book a chat with us to find out more
Bethel Church, Spon End, Coventry, UK, CV1 3HB - OR - your location!