Derby rivals team up to create opportunities for young women
Announced ahead of the Sunderland AFC Women v Newcastle United Women derby, it marks the first women-only North East Connected programme, building on the success of previous cohorts.
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Foundation team takes on Stadium Sleepout to tackle homelessness
Four Foundation of Light colleagues are swapping their beds for sleeping bags as they prepare to spend a night at the Stadium of Light to raise vital funds and awareness of homelessness.
SAFC celebrates Foundation of Light with Europa shirt tribute
Sunderland AFC will proudly display the Foundation of Light logo on the back of players' shirts when the Black Cats face Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday 5 November.
Wear 25: David recognised for dedication to Coals to Goals volunteering
David's dedication has seen him named a Wear 25 Award winner, recognising his contribution to the programme over the past four years and his enthusiasm for getting back involved.
Foundation partners with new digital fundraising platform to create more way for supporters to give
Generosity will provide another simple way for supporters, partners and communities to help fund that work and create brighter tomorrows across the North East.
Wear 25: Student volunteers recognised for their contribution to holiday programmes
A team of student volunteers who have been supporting the Foundation of Light’s holiday programmes have been recognised as the latest Wear 25 award winners.
Sunderland AFC anniversary warm-up shirts up for auction in support of Foundation of Light
The limited-edition shirts were worn by the Black Cats ahead of their Premier League fixture against Leeds United on Foundation of Light Matchday.
Sir Bob Murray announces paperback release of updated autobiography
Sir Bob Murray's autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is being released in paperback on 5 November 2026, coinciding with Sunderland AFC's return to European football after over 50 years.
Le Bris backs Foundation's anniversary matchday
Sunderland AFC Head Coach Régis Le Bris is throwing his support behind Foundation of Light as the Club's official charity celebrates 25 years of changing lives.