Impact

We are proud to be reaching communities that are diverse and to be tackling the disproportions in mental health, sporting, and socio-economic statistics by focusing (not exclusively, but intentionally) delivery on certain communities: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities, those from Lower Socio-Economic backgrounds, and Females.

You can’t capture comprehension stories of life transformation in numbers, but statistics are helpful to show the trend and trajectory of our work so far (numbers reflect April 2021-22 annual impact data).

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)

“The elite players found the sessions relatable to their every day lives.. they came and told me that they now had tools to take back to their local settings… I wish I had this sort of support when I was a young professional player!”

Danny Williams (Basketball England Talent Manager)

After a Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Workshop at England Central SuperHub