Albion in the Community (AITC) has teamed up with the local NHS to encourage people to check themselves for changes to moles that could point towards skin cancer. More than 2,300 a year die from skin cancer in the UK, with around 15,400 new cases identified nationwide every 12 months. As with the majority of … Continue reading “Albion in the Community working with NHS to ensure local people stay safe in the sun”

A bike ride between Brussels and Cologne has raised more than £35,000 for Albion in the Community (AITC). More than 30 cyclists took part in AITC’s 146-mile ride between the Belgian and German cities and money raised by the event will now help fund the charity’s football sessions for people with a disability. AITC, which … Continue reading “Brussels to Cologne bike ride raises £35,000 for Albion in the Community”

The health team at Albion in the Community (AITC) is using disco and pop classics from the 1970s and 1980s to inspire people with a recent experience of cancer to stay physically active. AITC, which is the official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion, has been running its Brighter Outlook programme for three years, providing … Continue reading “Disco and pop classics to soundtrack exercise sessions”

Albion in the Community (AITC) is looking for businesses to take part in a popular annual wheelchair football tournament. Each year AITC teams up with local businessman Steve Darby to hold the Julie Hodder Cup, named in memory of Steve’s sister who passed away in 2010. The tournament raises money for AITC and the Chailey … Continue reading “Businesses invited to take part in wheelchair football tournament”

Albion in the Community (AITC) teamed up with American Express to hold a free football day for people with Down’s syndrome. More than 40 participants attended the AITC event, which was held at the club’s American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing. The event was broken into two parts – with a range of … Continue reading “Albion in the Community and American Express team up for free football event”

Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools are taking place across Sussex this summer and online bookings are now open for the July and August dates. More than 250 children aged between four and 13 took part in one of the soccer schools during the recent May half-term. That included 72 children at the soccer school … Continue reading “Book now for this summer’s Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools”

Volunteers’ Week has been taking place this week, with volunteers across the country thanked for the fantastic support they provide to charities and their local communities. At Albion in the Community (AITC), volunteers play an important part in ensuring a number of the charity’s programmes and sessions have a positive impact on the people of … Continue reading “Albion in the Community thanks volunteers for contributing to charity’s success”

Albion in the Community’s (AITC) fifth European cycle challenge takes place this weekend, with cyclists raising money to help fund AITC’s football sessions for people with a disability. A total of 33 cyclists are taking part in the two-day ride between Brussels in Belgium and the German city of Cologne, with the group leaving the … Continue reading “AITC’s European cycle challenge takes place this weekend”

Albion in the Community (AITC) has been selected as the official charity of this year’s South Downs Beer and Cider Festival. Tickets are already on sale for the event, which will take place on 22 and 23 June at Lewes Town Hall, and organisers have confirmed that AITC will be the charity benefiting from this … Continue reading “Festival picks Albion in the Community as charity for 2018 event”

Albion in the Community (AITC) teamed up with Lewes Castle Rotary Club to hold a half-term football tournament for local young people with a disability. AITC is the largest provider of football opportunities to people with a disability in the area and its 30 regular sessions are attended by around 300 people a fortnight. The … Continue reading “Young footballers with a disability enjoy half-term football tournament”