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 now taking on Referrals, providing Targeted Intervention and Mentoring Sessions!

Based at our new venue near Coventry City Centre! We can also travel to relevant locations upon request. Click below to make your referral:

REFER or Book Coventry Alternative Provision

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

Referrals, Targeted Intervention & Mentoring

Specialised programs that are designed to support young people through personalised referrals, targeted interventions, and dynamic mentoring. Make a referral to get started.

Book on via the Coventry Alternative Provision CLICK THIS LINK

National Lottery funded “ACTIVATE” project accessible here too.

Learn More Make a Referral

Adult Wellbeing Training and Coaching

EXPLORE the brochure or BOOK NOW by clicking here.

Workplace Wellbeing and Coaching for Entry Employees (Healthy Habits), Managers (People and Culture Management) and Organisational and Executive Leaders (Process and Structure Management).

Training sessions can vary from Workshops and Keynote talks through to Full Days.
Coaching Sessions are best booked in a series of sessions.

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School Programmes and Whole-School Enrichment Delivery

Wellbeing Health-Checks of a Whole School, PE lessons, PSHE lessons, Extra-curricular, Themed days, School teams, Interventions and Referrals, Staff CPD and more!

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The Pursuit of Peace Podcast

Listen, Watch, Follow, Collab or Support | @thepursuitofpeace101

Contact us for opportunities to collaborate or sponsor.

Produced by Twentytwo Productions; Powered by Guardian Ballers.

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Upcoming Events | Book Now

Guardian Ballers Experience Days

Boys/Girls age 8-16
Multiple Day or Two-Days in July and August
FREE for those with a HAF Code or on those on FREE School Meals
Coventry, Tamworth or Wales | Click 'Book Now' for specific days
Book Now

GO Parks- Summer Wednesdays at Broomfield Park

Girls and Boys, aged 10+
Every Wednesday from 2nd July to 27th August (4-6pm in July; 2-4pm in August)
FREE
Broomfield Park (CV5 6GY) next to the Butts Rugby Stadium in Spon End, Coventry, with Basketball at Guardian Ballers HQ (Bethel Church, CV1 3HB) after.
A variety of Summer Sporting Activities (Frisbee, Spikeball, Volleyball and more) and Basketball. Open for keen sports players and beginners! Funded and supported by GO Parks, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Positive Youth Foundation

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!
With experience leading both local and international work, Kieran has engaged with many—from young people to CEOs and top professionals. Kieran Joseph delivers 🎤 keynote talks, 🗣 dynamic workshops, 🤝 group facilitation, and interactive sessions designed to empower you and your organisation to cultivate peace, balance, and wellbeing. The approach combines 🧠 health and academic insights with a "starts with us" mentality, focusing on strengthening our own wellbeing—the foundation from which we and others thrive. 📅 Let’s connect—book a session today!
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Partner | How you can help

Volunteering with us

Donate your Time, Skills or Funds

Strategic Partnerships

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