Azeem's Journey: From refugee to volunteer
Azeem Iftikah came to the Foundation of Light to help settle in the UK after arriving as a refugee, but he is now an integral part of the Wear Together sessions at The Venue in Stanley.
Summer 2025 now available to book!
A jam-packed summer of holiday courses is almost upon us. Book Now!
POPULAR PROGRAMMES
Football and Sport
Holiday Courses
Age: All ages
Price: From £7.50
Location: Multiple Locations
When: School Holidays
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Football and Sport
Evening and Weekend Courses
Age: 1 - 16
Price: From £3 per session
Location: Multiple Locations
When: School term time only
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Health and Wellbeing
Ha’way and Weigh
Age: 16-19, 19+, 55+
Price: £24 Block Booking (12 Sessions)
Location: Sunderland
When: Various
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Adult and Family Learning
Adult Learning Accredited Courses
Age: 19+
Price: Free
Location: Multiple Locations
When: Various
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Adult and Family Learning
Adult Learning Non-accredited Courses
Age: 19+
Price: Free
Location: Multiple Locations
When: Various
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Football and Sport
LATEST NEWS
Sir Bob Murray says thank you to Foundation of Light volunteers
The former chairman of Sunderland AFC stopped by a volunteer meeting to say thank you to those who give their time to support the work of the club’s official charity.
Summer 2025 programme available to book!
A highlight among the Foundation’s delivery calendar, the summer programme of holiday courses features five weeks of varied activity to keep children active and engaged during the school holidays.
FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
Wear One
Together as one: The Wear One campaign is a call for Sunderland to pull together as one, offering support to those in need and fostering an inclusive community.
Raising awareness: 1 in 3 children in Sunderland is living in poverty. This stark statistic underscores the urgent need for community support and action.
A hand up, not a handout: Empowering people to improve their lives. The Wear One campaign focuses on giving individuals the tools and opportunities they need to gain employment and enhance their quality of life.
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