Generous Brighton & Hove Albion fans donated £27,000 to Albion in the Community before and after Saturday’s win over Everton. Supporters were asked to bring a £1 donation to the Premier League match and despite some torrential rain immediately before and after the game, nothing could dampen the spirits of the charity’s volunteer bucket collectors … Continue reading “Fans donate £27,000 to Albion in the Community”

Brighton & Hove Albion stars Leon Balogun and Victoria Williams have encouraged local school children taking part in an anti-racism event to have the confidence to tackle discrimination and to support any friends who may be experiencing racism. Balogun and Williams spoke to 100 pupils at the education event organised by Albion in the Community … Continue reading “Albion stars challenge pupils to show racism the red card”

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Maty Ryan has spoken of his pride at the work being done by Albion in the Community after confirming he would remain as one of the charity’s official ambassadors. The Australian international was named as one of three charity ambassadors last season and will continue in the role alongside Barclays … Continue reading “Ryan’s pride for ‘unbelievable’ Albion in the Community”

Brighton & Hove Albion fans are being asked to take £1 with them to the Premier League game with Everton on Saturday to donate to Albion in the Community (AITC). Each year the football club designates one home league fixture to showcase the impact AITC is having across Sussex and to give fans the chance … Continue reading “Seagulls fans asked to bring £1 to next match to support club’s charity”

Brighton & Hove Albion deputy chairman Paul Barber gave students at Longhill High School a fascinating insight into the football industry during a visit organised by Albion in the Community. Barber recently spent the morning at Longhill as part of Albion in the Community’s on-going partnership with the school; the charity delivers the Premier League … Continue reading “Deputy chairman provides students with insight into the football industry”

Dozens of women attended a free health event run by Albion in the Community (AITC). AITC invited local women to visit the American Express Community Stadium on Saturday to find out more about a range of subjects, including reducing stress, eating healthily on a budget, and weight management. There were stands providing details of free … Continue reading “Successful free women’s health event at The Amex”

Albion in the Community (AITC) is supporting World Mental Health Day. Much of the charity’s work throughout the year helps people of all ages build resilience and improve their emotional wellbeing – including important work with students at dozens of local schools. AITC has also recently launched a leadership course for young participants at its … Continue reading “Working hard to build resilience and promote positive mental health”

Brighton & Hove Albion star Fern Whelan is encouraging local women to attend a free women’s health event at the American Express Community Stadium. Whelan, who plays for the Albion in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, is helping promote the event, which has been organised by Albion in the Community (AITC), the football club’s … Continue reading “Albion star supports free women’s health event at the Amex Stadium”