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).

1472

Young People and Adults, aged 10-25, attended a 4+ week or 4+ hour GB journey (average over two years)

87%

Reported that our GB journey positively impacted their wellbeing and physical activity levels (average over two years)

63%

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (average over two years)

30% +

Receiving support through Free School Meals, Additional Needs Provision and H.A.F. eligible (average over two years)

58%

Girls and Young Women are a valued proportion of the Guardian Ballers Community (average over two 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

“After being in a dark place during the pandemic, Guardian Ballers came at a great time and seriously impacted my life.”

Mason (Young Person)

Shared via a microphone to 200+ attendees at the ‘Guardian Ballers Life Stories’ Film Premiere

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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