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)

“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