Albion in the Community (AITC) is the official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.
Through the power of football and the brand of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible opportunities that improve the health and wellbeing, education and aspirations of our community.
Underpinning everything we do are four key values
We’re committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people throughout Sussex
We respect local communities and the people within them – celebrating diversity, understanding the needs of individuals, and encouraging personal development.
By using professional staff to provide premium quality training, we’re able to offer services that enrich and transform communities.
We work with many local agencies, forging long and fruitful partnerships, benefitting businesses and improving the lives of local people.
Our experienced staff are passionate about helping to improve the lives of people of all ages across Sussex. Our core group of employees is well-supported by a team of community coaches who deliver first-class sessions throughout the county.
Chief executive officer – Matt Dorn
matt.dorn@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Head of finance and operations – Phil Baldwin
phil.baldwin@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Head of community programmes- Paul Williams
paul.williams@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Inclusion manager- Martin Schooley
martin.schooley@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Fundraising, communications and PR manager – Mark Barkaway
mark.barkaway@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Schools manager – Rob Josephs
rob.josephs@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Football development manager – Mark Pedrick
mark.pedrick@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Disability manager – Paul Brackley
paul.brackley@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Funding and policy manager- Sarah Byrne
sarah.byrne@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Further education manager – Sarah McAdam
sarah.mcadam@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Health manager – Sue Brown
sue.brown@albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Jadey first became involved with Albion in the Community at the age of six after joining our Seagulls Specials club. In April 2014, Jadey, who has cerebral palsy, launched Jadey’s Dream, a fundraising initiative to help expand our delivery and give more people with a disability the chance to take part in sport. That campaign raised more than £200,000 and Jadey now works for the charity delivering disability awareness lectures.
We’re delighted to have the support of Brighton & Hove Albion players, including our official ambassadors Maty Ryan and Laura Rafferty.
We have an experienced board of trustees, led by chair of trustees Martin Perry. The board of trustees includes: Paul Mullen, David Jones, Sarah Sheehan, Alan McCarthy, Marc Sugarman and Phil Frier.
