“These people really do care” – How Brighter Outlook helped Mike through cancer treatment
“These people really do actually care. They’re not just going through the motions, they’re genuine people who care about us.” That’s what Mike, 63, had to say about the coaches who run our Brighter Outlook programme for people with a cancer diagnosis. Mike (known as ‘Cappuccino Mike’ in his local Starbucks) grew up in Manchester
From AITC to future Albion stars: How Olivia and Ella found their feet
Today, more than 1000 aspiring young footballers are part of AITC’s talent pathway. Through the talent pathway we support young players with a serious interest in the game, developing their skills and giving them the best opportunity to forge a career in football. Our talent pathway system sits directly underneath the club’s academy programme, meaning
Joel and Katie hit the road to deliver books for World Book Day
Albion stars Joel Veltman and Katie Startup went on the road in the AITC van to deliver hundreds of books to school children in Portslade. Thursday 2 March is World Book Day – a day for children all over the country to dress up, celebrate reading, and crack open a good book. As part of
Guy Butters helps Sussex men on weight loss programme
Albion legend Guy Butters has been supporting local men on their weight loss journey with AITC. Guy has been attending Kick Off The Weight sessions – a programme to promote healthy eating and good exercise habits to help men lose weight. The programme has proved very popular, with 36 men signing up to join groups
Hayley’s story: why gay role models in football are so important
As part of LGBTQ History Month, we’re focusing on one of our amazing staff members who has been an LGBTQ+ role model at Albion in the Community for over ten years: Hayley. Hayley has worked at Albion in the Community for more than a decade, joining the charity back in 2012. A disability development officer