Our launch in Wales

We now deliver in Wales through our partnership with Basketball Wales - The Genesis Project -

Kieran Joseph with Huw Irranca-Davie; Wales deputy First Minister and Gavin Williams

”We’re thrilled to partner with Guardian Ballers to explore the powerful connection between basketball and mental health. As a sport rooted in teamwork, communication and resilience, basketball offers a unique platform to support young people’s wellbeingboth on and off the court.

This partnership will help us embed positive mental health support into our culture and create safe spaces for young players to thrive.”

Gavin Williams, COO at Basketball Wales

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Session in Butetown pavilion - October 2025
Session in Butetown pavilion - October 2025
Vaping prevention session with Cardiff & Vale UHB Public Health Team - Feb 2026
Vaping prevention session with Cardiff & Vale UHB Public Health Team - Feb 2026
Wales delivery team - Feb 2026
Wales delivery team - Feb 2026
Session in Glenwood Church - Feb 2026
Session in Glenwood Church - Feb 2026
Session in Butetown Pavilion - Feb 2026
Session in Butetown Pavilion - Feb 2026
Session in Glenwood Church - Feb 2026
Session in Glenwood Church - Feb 2026
19TH FEB GUARDIAN BALLERS CARDIFF LAU IN FOCUS (86)
Session in Glenwood Church - Feb 2026
Session in Glenwood Church - Feb 2026

Our Impact in Wales

Participants from Global Majority Ethnicities
71%
Data from completed starter, evaluation and WEMWBS forms
Participants received Mental Health Services for the first time
76%
Participants received Free School Meals or SEND provision
27%
Participants reported improvement in their Mental Health
88%
Participants began to “understand themselves better”
92%
Participants wanted more Sessions in the future
94%