How we changed lives in 2024
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back on how we supported local people over the last 12 months. Since January, we’ve reached more than 32,000 people across Sussex through one of our programmes. Our work stretches across the full length and breadth of Sussex, with BHAFC Foundation coaches and tutors
England tournament action for Albion disability players
A trio of BHAFC Foundation disability footballers have recently been called upon to represent England in international tournaments. Tate Willis and Rebecca Legon, who are both currently part of the BHAFC Foundation disability football programme, were called up to represent England Women at the inaugural Women’s Amputee World Cup. Rebecca and Tate travelled with England
Disability teams in tournament action
Some of Albion’s disability football teams have taken part in exhibition tournaments this October. The Albion Down’s syndrome team travelled to Ballerz in Kent to compete in a tournament hosted by the Charlton Athletic Community Trust. The Seagulls faced off against teams including Charlton, Everton, Fulham, and Norwich in the Down’s Syndrome Football Festival. Alongside
Alison taking the plunge into blind football
Alison, from Worthing, is a relative newcomer to the world of blind football. Alison is visually impaired and plays in the Foundation’s blind football sessions. Before joining the Foundation, she’d never managed to find a sport where she fit in. “I’ve always been visually impaired, and previously I’d only ever played in mainstream sport,” she
Thousands of kids enjoy summer holiday football
The BHAFC Foundation has provided opportunities for thousands of young people to play football during the summer holiday. While the football season ends in May, Foundation coaches carry on delivering sessions all year round, and summer is one of the busiest periods for the charity. One of our largest programmes is BHAFC Soccer Schools, which