Wear 25: Emily turns passion for football into coaching experience
Emily Burns has become the Foundation of Light’s latest Wear 25 Award winner in recognition of her personal development and commitment as a volunteer across a range of events.
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Youngsters represent Sunderland at Premier League Kicks Cup national finals
Foundation of Light proudly represented Sunderland AFC at the 2026 Premier League Kicks Cup national finals at St George's Park National Football Centre.
Serving up conversation at the Beacon
Foundation of Light is teaming up with Men's Pie Club to bring a new weekly group to the Beacon of Light, creating a relaxed space where men can connect, make pies and enjoy good conversation.
Win an Enzo Le Fee shirt
Want to get your hands on an Enzo Le Fée signed Sunderland AFC away shirt? Simply take part in our annual survey to be entered into our free prize draw.
Sunderland side enjoy "Greatest Day Ever' in reaching SEND Cup Final
Foundation of Light partnered with Harry Watts Academy to give young people with special educational needs and disabilities the chance to take part in the Premier League’s Disability Football Festival.
Football Clubs unite to tackle cancer
Four Football Clubs across the North East and North Cumbria are teaming up with the Northern Cancer Alliance to launch an innovative programme to tackle cancer by providing support to people living with cancer.
Wear 25: Hospitality student Tolu's journey to first qualification and confident presenter
Hospitality student Tolu has made remarkable progress with the Foundation of Light’s Study Programme so far, earning her a Wear 25 Award.
From Get Girls Playing to Fixtures Breakfast: June 2026 Round-up
June was another action-packed month for Foundation of Light, as we celebrated female sport and started preparations for the 2026/27 season.
Foundation of Light celebrates Get Girls Playing Month by inspiring girls through football and sport
The month formed part of the Together Through Sport campaign with the aim of inspiring more girls to get active and enjoy the benefits of sport.