Foundation named Best Football Community Scheme
The BHAFC Foundation has been honoured at the Football Business Awards (FBAs) once again. We were awarded the prize of Best Football Community Scheme (Premier League and Championship) at the awards ceremony last Friday. The Foundation was also a nominee for the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion award alongside the Albion. This year’s ceremony marked the
Matt O’Riley helps children learn sign language
Albion midfielder Matt O’Riley visited a Brighton primary school to join in with a lesson teaching Year 5 pupils about sign language. Matt surprised children at Fairlight Primary School in Brighton by helping them to learn some common words and phrases in British Sign Language (BSL). The lesson was delivered by BHAFC Foundation tutors Will
Local author Will Mabbitt meets pupils for Author Day
Dozens of pupils from local primary schools met children’s author Will Mabbitt for a special workshop to celebrate Club Author Day, in partnership with the National Literacy Fund. Will Mabbitt delivered a series of fun workshops and activities designed to inspire a love of reading, including talking to the pupils about his process for designing his
Losada and O’Riley named PFA Community Champions
Midfield stars Vicky Losada and Matt O’Riley have been named as official PFA Community Champions for the 2024/25 season. Each season the PFA awards two players from every club who have gone above and beyond to support their local community. Both official ambassadors of the BHAFC Foundation, Vicky and Matt have have had a big
Over £1k raised at memorial quiz night
More than £1,000 was raised for charity at a very special quiz night in memory of dedicated Albion supporter Sarah Watts. The Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters Club recently hosted a quiz night in memory of Sarah, who was their secretary. The event in Lancing brought together Sarah’s family, friends, supporters club members, and members