Our impact
evidence that builds confidence
Little Sticks was independently evaluated by Sheffield Hallam University in 2025, through interviews with teachers and mentors, school surveys, case studies and participant data. Here’s what the evaluation found:
What children gained:
+20%
confidence to achieve goals
+15%
persistence
+12%
resilience
+12%
teamwork
who took part:
28%
Eligible for free school meals
24%
with special educational needs and disabilities
22%
ethnically diverse communities
48%
of attendees are female
what teachers and pupils told us:
97%
of teachers said the equipment and lesson plans are essential
91%
of teachers felt supported by their mentor
85%
Of pupils see golf as inclusive
“It’s been a brilliant programme to roll out... you see children gaining successes in different ways.”
How much social value the programme brings:
£22.5 million
estimated lifetime social value
An estimate of the long-term benefit to society, not money received by the charity. Source: SportFin Social Value Report, 2025.
“The Little Sticks programme is now a well-established, inclusive and high impact component of school PE. It engages a wide range of pupils, develops valuable life skills, and supports schools in achieving curriculum and wellbeing priorities.”