
Hundreds of Sussex kids play on the Amex pitch
Over 700 local children had the chance to play on the pitch at the American Express Stadium. Following the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season, participants in the Foundation’s Football Pathway programme were given a rare chance to play on the Amex pitch. 730 youngsters – including hundreds of girls – took advantage of

How we got Sussex playing in 2023/24
A look back on how the BHAFC Foundation has been changing lives across Sussex this season. Over ten thousand children and young people have laced up their boots and joined in a BHAFC Foundation football session since the Premier League season started last August. We have been helping people get active, learn new skills, and

200 kids enjoy Easter PL Kicks tournaments
More than 200 local children took part in Easter holiday tournaments as part of the Premier League Kicks programme. Premier League Kicks provides free football sessions every week for children who live in high-need neighbourhoods. Our coaches organised five holiday tournaments across Sussex, giving kids the chance to play in a fun, competitive environment during

Dream Pascal interview for Foundation youngsters
Three young people were given the chance to interview Albion star Pascal Gross at the club’s training ground. Esther and Pebbles from the BHAFC Foundation’s Football Pathway programme, and Harvey from the charity’s disability football programme, were invited to meet Pascal last week. They took part in a special televised interview as part of Pascal’s

Albion academy stars help to run youth football tournament
Children from primary schools across Sussex came together for a football tournament at the Triangle in Burgess Hill. BHAFC Foundation tutors hosted an Albion Cup tournament for youngsters from schools for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and SEND pupils in mainstream schools. Dozens of children joined us for the tournament, which encouraged