Foundation in Focus | #8 | March 2026 YouTube video by Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

Carla and Bex visit Kicks 🙌
World Book Day 📚
Disability Sessions ⚽️

An uncut look at a magnificent March, in this Foundation in Focus.

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A wide shot behind the right goalpost at Nyewood Lane stadium, showing an empty pitch and the stands surrounding it

We're launching brand new pathway centres at Nyewood Lane, home of Bognor Regis Town! 🏟️

Boys / Mixed: https://ow.ly/QBP650YJVYL
Girls: https://ow.ly/vPfl50YJVYz

A Premier League Football with "Baller League" written on it sits on the turf at the withdean pitch

A group of boys in yellow and pink BHAFC Foundation bibs laugh at the side of the pitch

A player in a yellow bib shields the ball from a player in pink

A player in a yellow bib walks back into position laughing after scoring a goal

We launched our new #PLKicks Baller Series at Withdean last night, a completely free, fun and fast-paced weekly session. ⚡️

We're looking for more teams to get involved, find out more and sign up here: https://ow.ly/w60J50YJY1o

Two boys in blue BHAFC Foundation kits are arm in arm, celebrating with the Amex Stadium's east stand behind them

Your child could play on the Amex pitch next month! 🏟️

📆 Saturday 30th May
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to boys and girls aged up to 14
⚽ 90 minutes on the pitch

Book here: https://ow.ly/lEZN50YIizC

A runner poses with his medal and a thumbs up in front of a stripey Brighton 10k finisher mural

Three runners wear matching blue BHAFC Foundation vests ahead of the Brighton 10K

A runner smiles and waves as she runs along the road, the sea is in the background

The Foundation 'Cheer squad' in full force! A group of people wave flags and foam fingers in front of the seafront

A massive thank you to all of our runners at this year's Brighton Marathon and 10K! 👏🏃

Your efforts have already raised over £7,700, an incredible amount. 💙

A group of Foundation staff and volunteers wave flags and foam fingers in support of runners at a previous Brighton marathon

A runner representing the Foundation smiles and puts his thumbs up while on the move during a previous Brighton Marathon

Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Brighton Marathon and 10K today, we'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🏃‍♀️

Jack Hinshelwood in full Albion kit holds up a scarf that reads Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation

Jack Hinshelwood smiles after presenting a box full of books to a pupil on World Book Day at a school

Jack, in his training kit and wearing a small Santa hat headband points to his signed Christmas bauble

A very happy birthday to one of our own, Jack Hinshelwood! 🥳

There's lots of Albion shirts on show as a big group of the participants, their coaches, Matt O'Reilly and Joel Veltman shout, "Seagulls!" and wave their arms in the air

Matt O'Riley, in a purple training top, presents a player, also in purple kit with a gold trophy

Matt, Joel Veltman, and Foundation staff stand and give a Q&A to the participants sat on the floor in the foreground

Joel Veltman smiles and signs a boot for a boy, who stands next to him holding his medal

Joel and Matt surprised a disability football camp this week! 💙 The boys presented awards, signed autographs and took questions from the group.

Our disability programmes are supported by the Premier League and PFA Players' Fund. 🫶

Norman Cook in one of his trademark shirts, gives a devilish smile and adjusts his glasses whilst hosting a round at a BHAFC Foundation quiz

Joel Veltman's table are all in hysterics, whilst Joel smiles and face plants, after getting the quiz wooden spoon

It was an unforgettable evening when Joel and Norman joined our last quiz. 🕺

The next one is not to be missed, book here: https://ow.ly/c2Fx50YGo8G

A blue, seaside themed graphic for the upcoming BHAFC Foundation quiz. Reading: "Oh I do like to quiz beside the seaside, hosted by Rich Reynolds."

Joel Veltman and Norman Cook will be quizzing, hosting and answering your questions at our quiz and Q&A fundraiser this month! Don't miss out: https://ow.ly/i3u050YGnTi

A group of boys in blue Foundation kit smile and hold up their trophies on a grass pitch after winning the Canary Cup

A group of Girls in blue Foundation kit smile and hold their trophies in front of a screen that displays "winners"

Good luck to our six teams competing in the Canary Cup this week! 👏

We've had plenty of good memories from Norwich over the years... 🏆

A Fulham coach gives a high-five to a player in BHAFC Foundation kit

A girl in BHAFC Foundation kit controls a yellow ball, with an opposition player sat on the floor behind her

Two players in Albion and Foundation kit pump their fists and cheer in celebration

Our Down's syndrome team were in action last month, taking part in the Badgers 20th anniversary tournament at Fulham's training ground. 🙌

A parent takes a photo of their son in a red England kit with Matt O'Riley

A girl strikes a shot past Matt O'Riley in goal

Matt points to a teammate as they celebrate scoring a goal

Matt takes a group photo with 3 boys in Albion kits, in the foreground is a parent taking the photo

Making memories with Matt. 🤳✨

#PLKicks

Guy Butters, Alan Mullery and Andy Rollings pose for a photo with an albion fan in front of the club badge. A man in a Brighton top in the foreground is taking the picture

Andy Rollings and Alan Mullery have a chat with a man in a wheelchair and his family

Andy Rollings and Alan Mullery give a talk at the front of the room to the Albion Memories members

Guy Butters presents a small cake to a Albion Memories participant to celebrate their birthday

Three legends, then and now. 💙

Alan Mullery, Andy Rollings and Guy Butters were on hand as usual to tell stories and make new memories with our dementia group.

Two members of the Albion Memories group smile and hold up their gift bags from Hosiden Besson

A close up on the hand of an Albion Memories member holding their Hosiden Besson gift bag

Thank you to Hosiden Besson for providing free WolfTrax trackers to all of our Albion Memories participants. 🫶

Matt has a photo with a young brighton supporter, who holds up his signed medal to camera

Matt joins in for a girls football game, trying his hand as a goalkeeper

Matt and Joe Jenkins award medals to two boys in red bibs and Albion kit

A group of three children gather in for a phone selfie with Matt O'Riley

A special day for our Premier League Kicks participants, when Matt O'Riley surprised them at a tournament! 😄💙

#PLKicks | #PLMoreThanAGame

Guy Butters on playing with Gazza and the amazing work of the Albion Foundation | BHA Podcast YouTube video by Official Brighton & Hove Albion FC

The Foundation's own, Guy Butters was the latest guest on the BHA Podcast! 🎙️

For great stories from the great man, listen below. 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvrl...

A large group of children wearing Brighton bibs and medals, stand next to a SnickersUK banner

A boy in an orange foundation bib dribbles with the ball, as players in pink bibs close him down

Two girls in black bibs smile and high five during a game

Foundation coaches and children that won player of the day stand either side of a SnickersUK banner

40 young people took part in a free #PLKicks tournament at Blatchington Mill in Hove. ⚽️

Thank you to SnickersUK for supporting the session and donating prizes to our players of the day! 👏

It's been a busy first two weeks for our new CEO, Joe Jenkins! 🙌

Two boys in green Foundation bibs run away in celebration after scoring a goal

A team of boys in Orange Foundation bibs do a choreographed goal celebration, standing in a row as the one in front smiles and points

Our Easter Soccer Schools started today! 😄

There's spaces available at nine different locations for holiday football fun, find your nearest here: https://ow.ly/ExoC50YAOxl

A blue graphic that features logos for the BHAFC Foundation. Kicks Baller Series and Premier League Kicks

We're launching a brand new tournament for people aged 14-18! 🏆

Round up your mates, and join us for three months of free, fast-paced, small-sided games at the Withdean Sports Complex. ⚽️

Register here: https://ow.ly/2x1750YzQqh

A boy in a bib pumps his fists and smiles after scoring a goal

A player in blue Foundation kit laughs while dribbling a yellow ball. A boy in the background smiles chasing him

A boy in blue Foundation kit controls the ball during a drill. In the background multiple other players are doing the same

Our pathway centres are available to book for the next term! ⚽️

Improve your skills with advanced level coaching at multiple locations across Sussex. Book here: https://ow.ly/ay2X50YzPu4

Today is non-league day! With no Albion games taking place this afternoon, there's no better time to go and support your local club. 👏

#PLMoreThanAGame

A wide shot showing some of the Albion memories group, many of them are wearing Brighton shirts, blue clothes or waving Brighton scarves. Guy Butters stands and waves his arms in the background

The Albion Memories group got into the Blue and White Week spirit, wearing and waving their Albion colours at today's meeting! 💙🤍

Happy birthday, Diego Gomez! 🥳🎂

The girls team representing Brighton are all in their Albion kits, posing and pointing to the Premier League trophy on a plinth in the middle of the group

Two girls in Brighton kits give a two handed high five after scoring a goal, the Albion badge at the training ground sits between them in the background

A player in Albion kit kicks the bright yellow premier league ball

The Albion team hold up their medals and certificates while stood behind an orange Premier League Primary Stars board. The Premier League trophy stands on a plinth to their left

We were proud to host clubs from across the South at the Premier League #PrimaryStars regional qualifiers at the Elite Performance Centre! ✨

Balfour Primary school represented the Albion brilliantly, eventually bowing out at the semi-final stage. 👏

#PLMoreThanAGame

Gully poses with a group of children waving Brighton flags

The Albion's holiday soccer schools start next week! Join us for the most fun and active way to spend the Easter break. 🐣

Find you nearest session: https://ow.ly/pOSp50Yz6ro

A blue graphic about the Albion Games, featuring images of two men and a women playing wheelchair basketball. The text reads: Corporate Albion Games, Wednesday 10th June, 9:30am -3:30pm. University of Brighton Sports Complex, Falmer. A unique team building experience for your business. Compete to score points in six disability sports to be crowned the Albion Games champions. Visually-impaired football, Wheelchair basketball, Seated volleyball, One-leg penalty shootout, Goalball, Boccia

The Albion Games is back for 2026! Join us for our annual fun and unique team building experience: https://ow.ly/GicB50Yz4xC

A coach shares a laugh with a player in an Albion kit and yellow bib as they walk across the pitch

Disability football manager, Phil Broom gives a team talk to participants after a session

Football for everyone, made possible by your support. 🫶

Monthly donations from our Community Champions fund coaches for our disability programmes. Become one today: https://ow.ly/26bN50Yy3U4

A blue, seaside and theatre themed graphic that reads: "Oh I do like to Quiz Beside the Seaside, hosted by Rich Reynolds. Wednesday 29th April 6-10pm, Amex Stadium."

Join us at the Amex on April 29th, for a night of quizzing and Q&A! 🩵

It’s all the typical fun of our usual quizzes, but with extra-special Albion guests and a seaside theme. Book your table here: https://ow.ly/5XlR50YxYpm