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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 22h

Today on World Mental Health Day, a reminder that you are never alone. 💙 We run 'Heads Up', a weekly programme that aims to improve mental wellbeing through sport, learn more: bhafcfoundation.org.uk/heads-up

A close-up of a Nike football on 3G, with a football team and their coaches blurred in the background

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

To support the FA's PlaySafe campaign we ran workshops with #PLPrimaryStars participants, encouraging children and coaches to 'Keep Up The Convo' about safeguarding. 🗣️🛡️

Boys in black football kits work together to complete a worksheet in a changing room

Two girls in green and black kits smile while filling in a sheet on a bench

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Worthing, we're bringing Soccer Schools to Palatine Park this half-term! 😄 Book here: ow.ly/oL8f50ZWfp8

The Worthing Town clubhouse at Palatine Park, photographed from the 3G pitch

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Celebrate, just three weeks until our half-term Soccer Schools start! 😃 From Chichester to Eastbourne and up to Uckfield, we have mixed and girls-only camps across Sussex: ow.ly/iE2h50ZVsrG

Girls in green bibs run towards the camera celebrating a goal on a 3G pitch

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Four icons with 1,050 Albion games between them. 👏 Gordon Greer, Kerry Mayo, Andy Rollings and Guy Butters are amongst the guests for December's Legends Lunch. 🎄 Secure your table here: ow.ly/NpGK50ZTc9H

Captain Gordon Greer wearing blue and white, reels off in celebration, after scoring in 2011 against Barnsley

Kerry Mayo in blue and white runs with the ball during a 1997 match at the Priestfield against Lincoln City

Andy Rollins towers above the goalkeeper to win a header at the Goldstone Ground in 1977 against Tranmere

Guy representing the Navy Palookaville kit, raises his fist and gets mobbed by Leon Knight and Richard Carpenter after scoring away at Leeds in 2005

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just three weeks to go until our 1901 Pub Quiz! 🍺 Our quizzes are always a hit, packed with laughs, prizes and special guests, don't miss out: ow.ly/wvs550ZTcU2

Steven Edwards laughs with friends while sat at their table at the quiz

A table of colourfully dressed people in floral shirts laugh and drink during the quiz

Guy presents a framed signed shirt to two lucky fans

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This Sunday's game against Charlton is Foundation Community Matchday! 💙 Find our volunteers at The Terrace for fun activities and a raffle with signed women's first team shirts up for grabs.

A BHAFC Foundation banner waves underneath the terrace at the Amex Stadium

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thank you to Seagulls Travel and their passengers, who've raised £1,000 for the Foundation! 🚌 🤝 Event Travel Hub - home to Seagull Travel #bhafc

The team from event travel hub hold a BHAFC Foundation scarf in front of a mural at the Foundation's Community Hub

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Half-term Soccer Schools are now live! You can book for five locations, with more to be added soon: ow.ly/M2Co50ZQBW8

Yellow Nike ball in the back of a net gets fished out by a player with yellow nike boots

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our first-ever quiz night in the new 1901 pub is one month away! 🍻 Book your table here: ow.ly/rsBi50ZQ4c5

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Programme star Abi and her family watched Saturday's historic win from the best seats in the house! Thanks to our friends at SnickersUK who donated the tickets. 💙

Abi sat in her seat at the Amex, holding the matchday programme open to show the feature about her

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

20 signed match-worn and match-issued shirts from the 125th anniversary game are on auction, with all proceeds going to the Foundation. 💙 Own a piece of Albion history: ow.ly/HIS850ZPMoW

Albion players celebrate together at the Amex after Pascal Gross' goal against Arsenal

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"Some people may forget what you said, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.” 🫶 The moment Guy received his well-deserved Jeff Astle Award. 🥲

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Guy Butters wins PFA Jeff Astle Award for the Albion Memories dementia group 👏

YouTube video by Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're proud to announce that Guy Butters has been presented with the 2026 Jeff Astle Award, recognising his contribution to dementia care in football. 💙 A huge congratulations to Guy and the team that make our Albion Memories group what it is. @thepfa.bsky.social | #WorldAlzheimersDay

Guy is presented with the trophy, with Dawn Astle to his right, shaking hands with PFA director of brain health Adam White on his left

Guy holds the Jeff Astle award next to a blue BHAFC Foundation banner

Guy smiles and has Dawn and Adam laughing after receiving his award

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“It’s just nice to see her enjoying football again, that smile, she hasn’t had it for over a year. She just loves it.” 💙 Tilly's story will brighten up your Sunday: ow.ly/JGg750ZP5gk

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

To celebrate the club's 125th anniversary match, anyone who becomes a community champion this weekend will be entered into a draw to win a 125 anniversary shirt. 👕 Sign up here: ow.ly/bzWz50ZPgYE

Pascal Gross and Lewis Dunk model the special edition 125 shirt

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Men Walking and Talking have organised a mental health walk for tomorrow's match against Arsenal. 👟🗣️ Starting at the Royal Pavilion at 11:30, the route will stop at Saunders and Wild Park on route to the Amex. Learn more or register here: ow.ly/n4aw50ZP5xt

The split screen image of the Royal Pavilion dome and the centre of the East Stand at the Amex Stadium

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today is #YouthMentalHealthDay, a time to remember that kindness and communication can go a big way in building a better future. 🫶 We run Heads Up sessions in Brighton, a place to talk and engage in sport to support mental wellbeing: ow.ly/qOxY50ZP4Fh

Silhouettes of young people and a coach on a football pitch, with the sun shining brightly in the background

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Two Albion disability teams kicked off their league campaigns last weekend. 🏆 The goalscoring exploits of the men's team were mirrored, with four different players on the scoresheet for the CP team, and a debut goal for Matt in our Powerchair side! 🎯

A team photo of the Brighton and Hove Albion Cerebral Palsy team in the white kit. With the scores from the weekend above them. "Chelsea (L) 1-5. Chelsea Development (W) 6-1"

A team photo of the powerchair team lined up on the court in Albion home kit. Their results were: Crystal Palace (D) 3-3, Greenwich (L) 0-1.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Children aged 5-13 can make friends and develop their football skills at our new weekly clubs in Hove and Patcham. ⚽️ Hove clubs: ow.ly/6Eqg50ZOcLM Patcham club: ow.ly/H7fs50ZOcLJ

Three young girls in green Foundation bibs running joyfully on a football pitch during a summer camp.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We've launched three more completely free #PLKicks sessions in Worthing! 📍Indoor Football (Mini and Girls) Worthing Boys Club: ow.ly/1O4Z50ZNTJ9 📍Glynn Owen Centre, Baller Series (14-18yrs): ow.ly/S9wW50ZNTJb 📍Durrington High Sessions: ow.ly/7Iiv50ZNTJc

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the London to Brighton bike ride yesterday! 🚴 Guy and Maisie completed the cycle in memory of Maisie's Father, John Doherty. 🤍 Help the team celebrate by donating: ow.ly/ckfN50ZNofT

Five cyclists, including Guy Butters, wearing Foundation blue and white cycling tops ahead of the race

The team along with other cyclists pose roadside for a photo during the race

Guy and Maisie show off the 'in memory of John Doherty' message on the back of their shirts

Some of the team show off their medals at the end of the race, along Madeira drive in Brighton

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Guy is doing the 55-mile cycle in memory of John Doherty, a well-missed Albion fan who raised thousands of pounds doing cycling challenges for the charity. 🤍 Support Guy here: ow.ly/hVFS50ZMEwQ

John Doherty in a blue and white cycling top smiles while riding his bike along quiet European road

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Good luck to Guy and his team, tackling the London to Brighton Cycle Ride today for the Foundation! 🚴‍♂️💙 Support Guy's fundraiser here: ow.ly/raMX50ZME0n

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Advanced Centre players Abi and Florence had an unforgettable day, hanging out with the women’s first team at media day! 📸💙

Lia Walti laughs while controlling a race robot on an iPad, the girls are smiling in the background

Fran Kirby leans over the table to high five the girls after a quiz

A smiley Olivia Garcia shakes hands with the girls

Manuela Vanegas laughs while controlling the girls iPad during Stem racing

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's time to quiz again! Team up at the 1901 pub, have fun, win prizes and raise funds for your Foundation. Teams of 6 cost £125, which includes a round of drinks. 🍻 To book, email: fundraising@bhafcfoundation.org.uk

Blue graphic with an image of the 1901 pub which reads: Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation pub quiz, hosted by Rich Reynolds on Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 10:30 PM at the 1901 Pub.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Support Guy, support us! 🚴‍♂️ The Albion legend is tackling the London to Brighton bike ride this weekend along with nine other brave cyclists. Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/guy-butters…

Guy Butters raises the hand of a fellow cyclist in a yellow Albion top, while riding on a country road with hills behind them

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We currently have three vacancies across a wide range of roles within the Foundation. ➡️ Find out more here: ow.ly/wPem50ZKEug

A graphic advertising vacancies at the BHAFC Foundation reading: Work for us! Fundraising executive, Lead PE Coach, PE Inspires Community Champions

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Having impressed with his hardworking attitude at sessions, inclusive participant George was gifted tickets to attend his first-ever Albion game on Saturday! 🏟️ Thank you to SnickersUK for donating the tickets. 👏

George in a navy blue Brighton hoodie stands in front of the Amex pitch

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We're proud to support the Premier League's Together Against Suicide campaign. Samaritans will continue to be on hand to talk at all of our home fixtures this season, having the first conversation can make all the difference. 🤍 Find out more: ow.ly/RHwy50ZJzKI

A graphic of Brighton flags and text about mental health support.

"You support us. Let us support you. Speak to someone in confidence today.

Call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or contact the NHS on 111 and select the mental health option."

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Congratulations on your first Premier League goal, Malick! 👏

Malik Yalcouye in full blue Brighton home kit holds a BHAFC Foundation scarf while placing one foot on a Premier League boot

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Six participants completed their FA Playmaker course, having planned, delivered and reviewed their own drills at a Soccer School. 👏 The qualification is helping to train the next generation of coaches, and is supported by the Premier League and PFA Player's Fund.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

From Withdean to… Worthing. 🌊 Our #PLKicks Baller Series sessions are expanding to the Glynn Owen Centre from September onwards. Sign up for free here: ow.ly/BXcA50ZG8U9

A player in Brighton kit shoots as a boy in a bib attempts a block

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Roman, a player in our Elite Centre, had his inspiring story featured in yesterday's matchday programme. 🫶 He and his family also got to watch the game in hospitality with tickets kindly donated by SnickersUK. 👏

A family photo of Roman and his family, with the Amex pitch in the background

Roman, with his blue and white dyed hair, holds up a matchday programme, showing the age pages that feature his story

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Deian from our Cerebral Palsy team, along with friends and family were gifted free hospitality tickets in HB's restaurant for yesterday's 4-0 win against Aston Villa! Thank you to Adenstar Construction Group for donating the tickets. 🙏

Deian and his friend smile while seated at the Amex stadium. The game is taking place in the background

Deian is amongst family and friends, smiling at a table in HB's Restaurant with the Amex Stadium pitch in the background

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The Men's first team gave participants Cassius, Teddy and Henry a day they'll next forget at media access day. 💙📸

Georgi takes a group photo with the three Foundation participants in blue and yellow kits

Pascal Gross and Bart Verbruggen celebrate a win in front of the kids during a quiz game

Michael Svoboda high fives one of the participants

Lewis Dunk and Jack Hinshelwood shake hands and high five two of the boys after a quiz game

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Sign up for our new season of Premier League Kicks, Baller Series! 💥 Fun, free and fast-moving football for teenagers, sign up here: ow.ly/IxKo50ZCun2

A boy in Brighton kit attempts to tackle another player in a yellow bib

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our under-11 and under-16 pan-disability teams had a blast competing in the Premier League Disability Festival at Fulham last month. 🏅

Two players share a double low-five after scoring a goal

The Foundation under-11 team celebrates winning the fair play award behind an orange Premier League banner

The under-16s team have a photo with their coaches behind a purple and blue premier league disability football festival banner

A child in Albion kit smiles amongst his teammates

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tomorrow we’re running free #PLKicks tournaments for young people aged 8-18 in Brighton. ⚽️ Sign up below. 👇 Girls: ow.ly/pyjc50ZC3JY Boys groups: ow.ly/zEXx50ZC3Kx

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sending all our luck to the Albion in the Arctic. 🫡💙

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Shots and smiles this summer. 😄☀️ There's still time to book our girls football camps in Brighton, Crawley and Lancing, sign up here: ow.ly/fXyc50ZBnAG

A girl in a green bib smiles while kicking a football, as a coach and fellow participants look on in the background

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Happy birthday to our goalkeeper union, Bart and Jason! 🥳🧤

A collage of two pictures, Bart Verbruggen celebrating with kids during a session, and Jason Steele taking a selfie with a participant

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Come and join us at Brighton Museum’s Stand or Fall gallery launch! We’ll be running free football fun from 2-4pm at Pavillion Gardens. 😁

A group of boys in football kits battle for the ball with the Royal Pavilion in the background

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our Community Champions were given an exclusive early look at the new Albion gallery this morning, all thanks to our friends at Brighton Museum. 🤩

A fan in a colourful shirt looks up and smiles at an exhibit in the museum.

A young fan and a women interact with a touch screen display at the Albion's new gallery.

Former players Julie Hemsley and Eileen Bourne smile and look at features in the stadium centrepiece with a Foundation staff member.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

First season of Baller Series, wrapped up. 🔥 A free, weekly #PLKicks tournament for teenagers, teams can be registered now ready for next season: ow.ly/QIZ050Zxn1K

A boy in a navy t-shirt celebrates and pumps his fists, while two in yellow bibs smile

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

1️⃣ week down, 4️⃣ to go! There's still time to get your child involved in a summer of football fun at our Soccer Schools: ow.ly/EqZ150ZvOEv

A child in an orange BHAFC Foundation bib raises his left arm with a single finger pointed in the sky

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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation @bhafcfoundation.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

There are still a few places available for our Next Level soccer camps this summer... Book quickly for the best technical coaching sessions in Sussex: ow.ly/YP0R50Zv6Sv

A player in blue BHAFC Foundation kit practices ball control during a floodlit drill

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