£20,000 raised at Community Matchday
Our men’s game against Brentford on 1 April was our official Community Matchday. Albion fans once again showed their support for AITC by donating, visiting us at the Albion bus, and taking part in AITC activities all over the stadium. Fans who visited the AITC bus were greeted by special guests Guy Butters and Norman
How free football has been a lifeline for Susan’s family
No one understands the life-changing power of football quite like Susan, a mum-of-four from Moulsecoomb. Susan’s three sons – Brady, Aidan, and Oscar – are completely football-mad Albion fans and all three of them attend our Moulsecoomb Premier League Kicks football sessions, which are free to attend for any child in the local area Mum
AITC launches Cost of Living Appeal fundraising campaign
Albion in the Community has launched a fundraising campaign to help support people in Sussex through the cost of living crisis. Times are tough and families are having to cut back more than ever, which means that there are children all over Sussex whose parents can’t afford to pay for their football sessions. We don’t
Andrew: “I don’t have to hide my dyslexia anymore”
Andrew Cox had spent three years unemployed before he stumbled across the perfect opportunity for him. Andrew has dyslexia, and he was never very confident at reading or writing – something which he has felt the need to hide all his life. “I’ve had to hide my dyslexia all my life until I came here,”
AITC supports mental health for hundreds of men in last 12 months
In March 2022, Albion in the Community started delivering the More Than Football programme to men across Sussex. More Than Football was created in order to bring men together, and help support their mental health through the power of football. Men aged 30-50 meet up every week to have a friendly kick-about and a group