The trust reached a record 12,589 participants across 49 programmes in 2021-22. That included 4,633 children across East Staffordshire supported through the Premier League Primary Stars programme delivered by BACT. The participants represented a diverse age, gender, physical ability/disability and ethnicity. A total of 30 per cent of BACT participants were from an ethnic minority background. More than 7.3 per cent disclosed a physical or mental health condition.

A massive 85 per cent of participants felt that their activity at BACT was positive or very positive for their personal development.

The charity also made a substantial difference to the local economy. The direct economic impact was calculated at £5.5 million – a massive increase on the £2.6m on the last report. BACT attracted £1.16m of investment through funding, sponsorship, donations and grants. The charity employs 40 full-time, 13 part-time and two casual staff members.