Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. There are more than 40,000 new cases every year, mostly in the over 50s. In Brighton and Hove more than 130 people are diagnosed with the condition each year. Derek was born and bred in Brighton and has a family history of prostate … Continue reading “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Derek’s story”

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. There are more than 40,000 new cases every year, mostly in the over 50s. In Brighton and Hove more than 130 people are diagnosed with the condition each year. If detected early, over 90% of prostate cancers can be successfully treated, as Bill … Continue reading “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Bill’s story”

Albion in the Community (AITC) is supporting World Down Syndrome Day today (21 March). AITC is now one of the largest providers of football opportunities for people with a disability in the area and runs around 25 regular sessions across Sussex. The charity is now looking to establish a regular session for people with Down’s … Continue reading “Albion in the Community supports World Down Syndrome Day”

Albion in the Community (AITC) has been recognised in Parliament after its work saw Brighton & Hove Albion named South East Checkatrade Community Club of the Year. A delegation from AITC was invited to the House of Commons to celebrate alongside other regional winners of the English Football League (EFL) Awards category. Martin Perry, chair … Continue reading “Albion in the Community invited to Parliament to celebrate season of success”

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Albion in the Community (AITC) website is focusing each day on one of the apprentices currently working with the charity. Kelly Radley-Martin joined the charity in March 2015 after searching for a business administration qualification online and coming across the opportunity at AITC. What does your role include? “I … Continue reading “Meet the apprentices: Kelly”

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Albion in the Community (AITC) website is focusing each day on one of the apprentices currently working with the charity. Next up is Ashley Elmer – the newest apprentice at AITC, having started in September last year. Ashley works in the health department. What does your role include? “The … Continue reading “Meet the apprentices: Ashley”

The three finalists for the inaugural Albion in the Community Award have been decided. Callum Budd, Callum Ronald and Keith and Darren Gallis and Seagull Travel (listed in alphabetical order) received the highest numbers of votes of the 11 nominees. Albion in the Community (AITC) received more than 1,000 votes for the new award and … Continue reading “Albion in the Community Award top three announced”

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Albion in the Community (AITC) website is focusing each day on one of the apprentices currently working with the charity. Today’s apprentice is Katherine Dennis who is currently working in the charity’s fundraising department having previously worked with AITC’s schools team. What does your job include? “I have a … Continue reading “Meet the apprentices: Katherine”

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Albion in the Community (AITC) website is focusing each day on one of the apprentices currently working with the charity. First up is Kenny Moor, who is currently studying towards a business administration advanced apprenticeship, working within the disability department at AITC. He joined the charity in 2015, having … Continue reading “Meet the apprentices: Kenny”

A Brighton & Hove Albion fan is taking part in one of the most-gruelling races in the world to raise money for the club’s official charity – inspired by the memory of his late father-in-law. Iain McCallum is taking on the six-day, 156-mile Marathon de Sables this April and has been preparing for the challenge … Continue reading “Albion fan going to extreme lengths for club’s charity”