Fans urged to back AITC’s boot appeal
Brighton & Hove Albion and Albion in the Community are calling for supporters to donate unwanted football boots to those who need them most at the upcoming Aston Villa game. Albion in the Community have identified an increasing number of children attending its sessions who can’t afford appropriate or safe footwear to take part in
Another incredible year: 2021
It’s been another incredible year for us, supporting more than 17,500 local people and winning various national awards for our valuable work. At the start of 2021 as the country entered another lockdown we once again adapted to the fast changing situation by moving many of our activities, workshops, and further education courses online. But
BBC Match of the Day visits Soccer STEM initiative
Last week the BBC visited Albion in the Community to film our new Soccer STEM initiative in Brighton. Broadcast on Sunday morning’s Match of the Day, the BBC came to Fairlight Primary School to learn how we are using football themed robots to teach science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) skills. The film crew were
AITC win Best Football Community Scheme award
Albion in the Community (AITC) has been recognised once again as the best football community scheme at the national Football Business Awards event in London and was awarded the prize at a ceremony in London hosted by BBC Match of Day presenter Mark Chapman. AITC was one of half a dozen finalists in the Best
Festive Fun Run raises money for Albion in the Community
The Amex stadium was taken over by a crowd of blue and white Santas as over 300 people took part in a charity fun run for Albion in the Community (AITC). AITC’s popular annual Seagulls Festive Fun Run was attended by 320 people and 17 dogs – the highest number of participants since the event