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Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
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The official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Using the 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 to help people get active, keep learning and stay well. 💙

Book, donate and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/BHAFC_Foundation
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It's day 7️⃣ and we're halfway through our Christmas auction!

Today's signed baubles are from international stars Aisha, Rachel, Rosa and Kiko. 🌍

These are live until 9pm tomorrow on the auction page: https://loom.ly/UPs3Jw4
Aisha Masaka gives a point of approval to her signature on the bauble Rachel McLaughlin signs her unique bauble in front of a Christmas tree Rosa Kafaji decorates the Christmas tree with her signed bauble Kiko Seike in her Foundation scarf, holds the signed bauble in front of the Christmas tree
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Some Christmas magic from our wing wizards. 🪄

A flurry of forwards are delivering their signed baubles to the auction for day 6️⃣, bid on your favourite here: https://loom.ly/UPs3Jw4
Yankuba Minteh holds out a Foundation scarf with his left hand, holding his signed bauble on his right Madison smiles to the camera as she decorates the Christmas tree with her signed bauble Solly March, with reindeer ears on his head, holds his signed bauble
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Day 5️⃣ of the bauble auction, and it's time for our Hellenic heroes! 🇬🇷

Stefanos Tzimas and Babis Kostoulas' signed decorations are the latest items to go live, bid on them here: https://loom.ly/UPs3Jw4
A glamorous looking Babis Kostoulas, with silver tinsel around his neck, lifts a pair of reindeer sunglasses above his eyes and holds his signed bauble to camera Stefanos Tzimas, with a Santa hat on his head, points to his signed bauble
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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It's Skipper Saturday! 👊

Maisie Symonds and Lewis Dunk are leading their baubles onto the auction for day 4️⃣.

For a piece of Albion history on your tree, bid here: https://loom.ly/UPs3Jw4
Dunky holds out his signed bauble to the camera, with a Foundation scarf around his neck Maisie Symonds, with a pointy Santa hat on her head, points to her signature on the Foundation bauble
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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We're dreaming of an oranje Christmas... 🇳🇱

Day 3️⃣ sees five of our Dutch superstars' baubles join the auction!

These will be live until 9pm tomorrow, bid here: https://loom.ly/UPs3Jw4
A very festive Joel Veltman adorned in a Foundation scarf and santa hat headband, signs his one-of-a-kind bauble A crouching Nadine Noordam signs her bauble next to the Christmas tree There's nothing better, than a signed bauble from Jan Paul Van Hecke. JP in his Albion training gear signs his unique bauble Marisa Olislagers holds her bauble with both hands in front of a Christmas tree
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Need a special Christmas gift? You're in safe hands... 🧤

Day 2️⃣ of the bauble auction and it's time for our goalkeepers! These items are available until 9pm tomorrow, with all proceeds supporting the Foundation's work. 💙 Bid here: https://loom.ly/UPs3Jw4
Sophie Baggaley, wearing a Foundation scarf holds her signed bauble out to camera. A Christmas tree is just off to her right Bart Verbruggen dons a dashing scarf and tinsel combination as he signs his bauble Chiamaka Nnadozie holds her signed bauble to the camera A reindeer-eared Jason Steele gives a big smile and a point to his signed festive decoration
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Tune into Mid-Sussex Radio tonight at 6:30 to hear Norman Cook, Lynsey Hermann and Guy Butters talk all things Foundation! 📻

Listen to the exclusive interview here: https://loom.ly/d4dZsGQ
Guy and Norman together in a studio wearing BHAFC Foundation x Fatboy Slim crossover sweatshirts. Guy is in Navy and Norman in Grey.
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Secondary school pupils have been taking part in the social action programme at our Community Hub.

The sessions are a part of our work engaging young people through Premier League Inspires. 💡

#PLInspires
Students craft Christmas cards as a fundraising idea. A boy is smiling while dunking a festive stamp Foundation tutor Hayley lends a helping hand to a pupils' crafting work Two students show off their carton wallets, made from recyclable materials
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Happy birthday Olivier Boscagli! 💙🥳
Olivier Boscagli with two boys in Brighton home shirts. Olivier is giving his autograph to the person on the right. Olivier in the full home kit on media day holds an out-stretched BHAFC Foundation scarf.
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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We're recruiting new casual coaches to help us deliver high-quality football sessions across Sussex. ⚽️

Find out more:
Foundation coach: https://loom.ly/yklWgDg
Goalkeeper coach: https://loom.ly/8tTZOuQ
A female Foundation coach points while giving instructions. The session is taking place on the Amex Stadium pitch.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We ran free football across the county last week, as 213 kids attended our #PLKicks tournaments! 🙌

We run free weekly kicks sessions at over 30 different locations across Sussex. Find your nearest here: https://loom.ly/TddcH0A
Two players, a girl and boy in green and pink bibs, battle for the ball. A player in a yellow Brighton kit and orange bib smiles as he runs off in celebration with his teammates.
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Ace and Olivia, who play at our disability camps, were given free tickets for Saturday's 3-0 win against Leeds! A big thank you to SnickersUK for donating the tickets. 💙🤍
Ace and Olivia in their Brighton shirts take a selfie from their seats before the Leeds United win at the Amex.
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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There are still spaces available at our soccer schools this week!

🏃 A great way to get the kids active
⚽️ Fun football activities
📍 Locations include: Worthing, Uckfield, Eastbourne & Crawley
👧 Girls-only session available

Book here: loom.ly/UR2-SBY
A boy in a black Foundation bib turns while dribbling with the ball. A Foundation banner and a other kids playing football are in the background
October 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Tomorrow we're starting our free half term football tournaments all over Sussex, find your nearest here: https://loom.ly/0CU0M5s

#PLKicks
Six children in green Foundation bibs do a synchronised dance/goal celebration to the camera
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Happy birthday Madison, we hope you have a fantastic day! 🥳

Madison points to camera while wearing our striking yellow Foundation and Fatboy slim collab sweatshirt Madison is in the centre of a team picture of girls in Brighton home kits during a Primary Stars football tournament Madison takes a selfie with a group of children following a no room for racism Q&A
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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For #NoRoomForRacism, pupils from our Primary Stars programme have written poetry about inclusion, diversity and friendship. 🤝

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A selection of poems from students scattered around a desk. They are mostly acrostic poems, centred around the word "Allyship"
October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Guy welcomed Walk92 to the Amex Stadium yesterday. 🤝

Xavier is walking to every Premier League and EFL ground on his 92 day route, raising awareness and funds for football community schemes along the way.
Guy and Xavier shake hands with the East Stand and the pitch of the Amex in the background Xavier and Guy sit in the away dugout, sharing a laugh as Guy tells one of his famous anecdotes! Guy and Xavier sat in the dugout, with the tunnel and the American Express Stadium sign in the background
October 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Carlos Baleba and Diego Gomez presented 12 of our participants with their #PLKicks Top Bins leadership awards. 🏅
A group picture of all of the targeted kicks participants with their medals, along with Diego Gomez, Carlos Baleba and their coaches. Many of them are biting their medals! Carlos and Diego present a participant with their bronze top bins award, certificate and medal Diego Gomez holds a participants certificate signed by him. Two of the participants are to his right smiling and holding their silver medals.
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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From the Foundation to the first team, we're proud to see Emilie Gay make her first appearances for @bhafcwomen.bsky.social. 💙🤍
A mid shot of Emilie Gay in the famous blue and white stripes, playing in the League Cup match against Southampton Emilie celebrates Kiko Seike's second goal with a high five Emilie stood next to Marit Auee and fellow academy player Eliana Martin Emilie, in our purple away kit plants her right foot on the ball, looking for a pass, during our away trip to Portsmouth in the League Cup
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Stars of today 🤝 stars of tomorrow…

Students in BACA’s sports department met Albion Women players Maisie Symonds and Sophie Baggaley for pictures and a Q&A session. 😁
Sophie and Maisie pose for a picture with a student Maisie Symonds and Sophie Baggaley have a big group pic with students from BACA Maisie answers a question while Sophie looks on
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Congratulations to our finalists from our Premier League #PrimaryStars finals tournament. 😄

🏆 Maidenbower Junior
🥈 Cottesmore Primary
🏆 Leechpool Primary
🥈 Balfour Primary

Leechpool and Maidenbower will represent the Albion at the national tournaments next summer! 🏟️
The Maidenbower team post for a photo. all pointing at their newly-won Brighton Primary Stars tournament cup The Cottesmore Primary team smile wearing their medals after reaching the final The team from Leechpool Primary have a team photo after winning the Brighton Primary Stars cup. The goalkeeper and a teammate are lifting the trophy above their heads The Balfour team after their Primary Stars final, with the outfielders at the back and the goalkeeper lying across the front. They'll represent the Albion in the regional tournaments early next year!
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We’re teaming up with the PFA for our 'See It. Achieve It.' event this half term!

A fun, free football session for girls aged 8-16 from all backgrounds, featuring a Q&A with Albion stars Madison Haley and Aisha Masaka! 💫

Book here: loom.ly/S0wHQ-c
A graphic featuring Aisha Masaka and Madison Haley in front of the Amex Stadium, with PFA and BHAFC Foundation logos. The text reads: "See it. Achieve it. Tuesday 28th October 2025. American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing."
October 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Wrapping up a stellar September! 🙌

Albion star Q&As, Premier League Primary Stars cup qualifiers and much more is featured in the latest edition of Foundation in Focus.

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Foundation in Focus | #4 | September 2025 | Having a ball with Fatboy Slim, Albion stars host Q&A.
YouTube video by Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation
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October 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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There's just two weeks until our half term soccer schools get started!

⚽ Have fun and get active this half term
🤝 For ages 5-13
📍 Eight locations across Sussex
👧 Girls-only groups available

Find you nearest session here: https://loom.ly/UR2-SBY
Two children in Foundation bibs smile and put their arms in the air
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Today we launched our 'Heads Up' programme, weekly football sessions to support mental wellbeing.

Supported by the #PLPFA Community Fund, the sessions will also feature group workshops on wellbeing topics and one-to-one coaching support.

Sign up and find out more here: loom.ly/VBvlPdA
A group photo of the participants, teachers and coaches, with two BHAFC Foundation, and PFA Premier League community fund banners Foundation coach listens to participants A girl holds a football during a group activity A player laughs while celebrating a goal
October 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM