How AITC is supporting people through the cost of living crisis
With inflation on the rise and energy costs soaring, millions of people across the UK are feeling the bite during this cost of living crisis. At Albion in the Community we’re acutely aware that many of the people we work with will be struggling financially this winter. Football is the people’s game, and we want
Brand new chairs for Powerchair team after £12k appeal
A fundraising appeal has enabled us to buy brand new powerchairs to help local people with a disability play football. The appeal, which ended earlier this year, raised a fantastic sum of £12,600 – enough for us to buy three new powerchairs. Fans and local businesses clubbed together to raise the target amount, which was
Young disability footballers treated to Q&A with Pascal Gross
Pascal Gross joined two dozen participants in our disability football programme for a question and answer session. The German joined a Zoom call with a group of young Sussex-based participants to answer their questions and help inspire them. Pascal has been in red-hot form this season – he’s bagged five goals and two assists in
Unbeatable Albion blind team make history
Brighton & Hove Albion Blind FC have made quite the splash so far this season. The Seagulls are currently sitting pretty at the top of the National Blind Football League, having won all eight of their first eight league fixtures this season. Last weekend was a historic occasion for the side – it marked the
Albion blind team top of the league as disability football season gets underway
The 2022/23 season is beginning to pick up pace across our different national teams. Brighton & Hove Albion Blind FC had a particularly impressive start to the season, and they currently sit at the top pf the National Blind Football League. The Seagulls are building on their success in the FA Blind Cup in the