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,”
“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
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
Faye’s journey from life at AITC to glory as a Lioness
Faye Williams is one of many success stories in our disability football programme. After first joining our inclusive sessions at the age of 12, Faye has gone on to make history with the England Deaf Futsal team. She was part of the squad who won the European Deaf Futsal Championships in Italy last October –