Scholars secure dream Premier League move
Foundation of Light's Football Scholarship programme is celebrating further success after second years Craig Ellison and Lewis King were offered contracts at Premier League side Burnley Football Club.
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Foundation receives £10,000 to support social mobility
Foundation of Light is one of seven local charities to receive a share of £30,000 from the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility set up to tackle some of the North East’s most entrenched social issues.
Foundation CEO says Equality Award is a sign of things to come
Foundation of Light CEO Lesley Spuhler OBE says that winning an Equality award is acknowledgment of the organisation’s pioneering work but more needs to be done.
Youngsters celebrate Nursery Rhyme Week
Youngsters from across the North East celebrated National Nursery Rhyme Week at a special event at the Stadium of Light recently.
Foundation lights pathway for young footballer
Foundation of Light's Player Pathway is helping an aspiring footballer take her first steps in the professional game.
Foundation highlights girls progression routes
Foundation of Light is proudly supporting Girls Football Week by showcasing the opportunities the charity offers to young female players within the sport.
England ace Jess inspires young players
An aspiring England international helped inspire the next generation of female footballers by sharing her experiences at a special Q&A as part of Girls Football Week.
Foundation youngsters celebrate Big Lottery success
Teenagers taking part in youth programmes run Foundation of Light took part in a party recently to celebrate Delves Lane Village Hall being awarded £8,638 from the Big Lottery Fund.
Tesco Bank Junior Players continues in North East
Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Ball joined Newcastle United's Bob Moncur and Newcastle Eagles star Drew Lasker to launch year two of Tesco Bank Junior Players.