Supporting mental health through football
Albion in the Community’s wellbeing football sessions have helped David overcome many difficulties and now he is giving back as a community coach. David has always had a huge passion for football, but with autism and a history of anxiety and depression, his life has not been easy. David’s love for the sport attracted him
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 resources for schools
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is coming to Brighton & Hove this summer and is set to be the biggest European women’s sport event ever. With 16 nations competing across 10 venues, in nine cities it will have the next generation at the heart of its celebrations. Schools don’t have to wait until the summer to feel
Another incredible year: 2021
It’s been another incredible year for us, supporting more than 17,500 local people and winning various national awards for our valuable work. At the start of 2021 as the country entered another lockdown we once again adapted to the fast changing situation by moving many of our activities, workshops, and further education courses online. But
Albion in the Community transforms Marshall’s life
From attending Albion in the Community’s pan-disability sessions to playing at St. George’s Park, Marshall Funnell-Western has experienced a dramatic footballing rise. Six years ago, an 11-year-old footballer with autism nervously turned up for his first session with Brighton & Hove Albion’s official charity. This is what AITC’s disability co-ordinator Kenny Moor recalled. In hindsight,
BBC Match of the Day visits Soccer STEM initiative
Last week the BBC visited Albion in the Community to film our new Soccer STEM initiative in Brighton. Broadcast on Sunday morning’s Match of the Day, the BBC came to Fairlight Primary School to learn how we are using football themed robots to teach science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) skills. The film crew were