Joel Veltman and Matt O’Riley surprise disability football camp
Two Albion players made a surprise visit to a group of players at a disability football camp in Lancing on Wednesday. Joel Veltman and Matt O’Riley both met the group in the middle of a holiday football session being run by the club’s charity, the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation. The pair surprised players at
Celebrating the Premier League’s impact on grassroots football
The BHAFC Foundation is celebrating the More Than A Game campaign, which highlights the tremendous impact the Premier League has been able to have at all levels of football in England and Wales. ‘More Than A Game’ showcases the Premier League’s long-standing commitment to supporting the community activity of clubs at all levels of the
‘Spirit of Kicks’ Helen given Community Captain award
A young player in the BHAFC Foundation’s Premier League Kicks programme has been awarded for her dedication to the way she supports other players in her group. Helen, who plays at the Foundation’s PL Kicks girls’ group in Worthing, was given a Premier League Community Captain award for her efforts. Helen has been coming to
Foundation tutor Will named Community Icon of the Month
Will Brickell, the BHAFC Foundation’s Education & Employability Development Officer, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the Sussex community. Will has been named as the latest Barclays Community Icon of the Month, an award which shines a light on individuals who have made a meaningful impact in their community. It’s a new initiative
Premier League and PFA renew support for disability football
The Foundation’s disability football programme has received renewed support from the Premier League and PFA for the next three years. The charity’s disability programme, which supports around 500 people in Sussex, is one of the largest in the country and has been running for almost 30 years. It has been supported by the Premier League