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)

If you prefer to embrace stories, make yourself a drink and watch our professionally produced “Guardian Ballers Life Stories” mini documentary.

Through 2021-22 evaluations (co-created and monitored with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind), our Guardian Ballers participants also reported that:

45% Did not attend/access any physical or mental health activity before engaging with Guardian Ballers.
82% said their mental health improved
84% felt more secure in their community
76% reflected that they improved their vocation and volunteer engagement
89% felt more able to socialise with others
87% said their physical health improved
82% wanted to do more Guardian Ballers sessions

I felt overwhelmed that I could have such an impact on the lives of so many young people. My confidence to communicate has grown exponentially since I started. Initially I was so anxious to speak to young people but now I feel more comfortable to speak up and help young people engage in the Guardian Ballers Sessions!

Chris George (Coventry University Sandwich-Placement Intern)

Impact

45% Did not attend/access any physical or mental health activity before engaging with Guardian Ballers.

82% said their mental health improved

84% felt more secure in their community

76% reflected that they improved their vocation and volunteer engagement

89% felt more able to socialise with others

87% said their physical health improved

82% wanted to do more Guardian Ballers sessions

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