THE Albion Foundation is a registered charity (Charity number 1081948) that works closely with West Bromwich Albion Football Club to deliver sporting and educational opportunities to the people of Sandwell and the surrounding boroughs.
Previously named West Bromwich Albion Community Programme we were formed in 1992 and became a registered charity in 2001.We are uniquely recognised for the quality delivery of sport and education both nationally and regionally.
We are proud of our strong partnerships developed over a number of years.
Rob Lake, Community Director - rob.lake@albionfoundation.co.uk reports to a Board of Trustees who oversee the strategic development of the Charity and works with a Senior Management Team of Jamie Bunch - james.bunch@albionfoundation.co.uk, who is responsible for the Sporting Club Albion Development and Club Foundation Strategic Development and Allison Tripney - allison.tripney@albionfoundation.co.uk, who is responsible for Education and Inclusion.
We have the following strategic principles:
• Physical regeneration of the Community
• Life membership concept 'from cradle to grave'
• Improving lives and making a difference
These principles drive our delivery model and pathway.
We currently have a team of 43 full-time staff, 57 part-time staff and 46 volunteers who are based at the Albion Foundation Building on Halfords Lane, opposite The Hawthorns, which contains three classrooms, a recording studio and sports hall.
Each week The Albion Foundation will engage with on average 8,183 participants through 668 hours of delivery.
The Albion Foundation has five departments within The Foundation who work collectively to provide a range of initiatives for our community whose aim is 'Inspire to Achieve'.
To find out more about each department go to The Foundation website, click here.
Schools and Communities led by Jon Ross - jon.ross@albionfoundation.co.uk
Introduction to a range of sporting and educational opportunities, working in partnership with schools and other organisations to deliver quality programmes in and out of curriculum.
Coaching and Workforce led by Rob Williams- rob.williams@albionfoundation.co.uk
Progression to gain training, qualifications and experience in a range of sports coaching and leadership programmes that enable participants to further their own career prospects but importantly give back through volunteering and working on community.
Multi Sports and Clubs led by Joe Bates - joe.bates@albionfoundation.co.uk
Progression to further participation outside of school, delivering opportunities in a range of sports and activities such as football, cricket, basketball, judo, badminton, table tennis, dance and performing arts and to create self-sustaining club structures as a legacy.
Sporting Club Albion led by Jamie Bunch - james.bunch@albionfoundation.co.uk
An opportunity to represent West Bromwich Albion Football Club and wear the club colours in a range of sports through a professional structure providing opportunities to perform at an elite level. For junior teams the philosophy is one of 'player development'.
Education and Inclusion led by Anna Pincher - anna.pincher@albionfoundation.co.uk
Using the power of football and other sports to engage, retain and improve attainment, behaviour, attendance, self-esteem and confidence with a range of schools and partners.
To find out more visit www.thealbionfoundation.co.uk.
