Albion FC partner charity will release online fitness workshops during coronavirus pandemic

Albion in the Community runs more than 60 different projects throughout the city, supporting more than 40,000 people every year.

The charity has suspended all of its community activities to minimise the impact of coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) on its participants, their families, the charity’s staff, and the wider community.

However, staff at the charity are regularly checking on its most vulnerable members and work is being carried out to deliver workshops and sessions online.

Albion-themed worksheets will be available for pupils who are studying English and maths at home due to school closures and the charity will support local schools.

The charity also plans to share health and fitness sessions, healthy recipes, and courses and qualifications on YouTube

Matt Dorn, chief executive officer at Albion in the Community, said that the charity will focus on helping people to stay active and continue learning.

“As a charity we are determined to continue to support the people we work with, many of whom are particularly vulnerable and are now having to self-isolate as part of the government’s shielding process,” he said.

“Our staff are doing their best to come up with new ways to provide support to those people, our other participants, and the wider local community.

“At times like this it is more important than ever that we support the most-vulnerable people in society.

“As a charity we will continue to do so in any way we can.”

More information about the charity can be found at its website and regular updates can be found on Twitter @AlbionintheComm

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