Celebrations and silverware: Jam-Packed June at Foundation of Light
As people across Sunderland and the country geared up for Euro 2024, there was plenty to shout about on and off the pitch at the Foundation of Light in June.
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Kristjaan Speakman and David Bruce join Foundation of Light for Fixtures Breakfast
Sunderland AFC’s 2024/25 Championship fixtures were revealed during the Foundation of Light’s Fixtures Breakfast at the Beacon of Light.
Kody gets back on track with YOLO
Kody Wardle Burns is back on track at school and thinking of his future after working with the Foundation of Light’s anti-social behaviour intervention project – YOLO.
Children conduct litter pick to round off National Volunteer Week
Groups of participants from the Foundation of Light's Premier League Kicks programme took to their local communities to take part in the Big Help Out litter pick.
EFL in the Community to become league’s new back-of-shirt partner
The EFL’s charitable arm, ‘EFL in the Community’ will be on the back of every player’s shirt across all 72 EFL Clubs from the beginning of the 2024/25 season.
Foundation of Light Futsal take national silverware
Foundation of Light Men’s Futsal took the National Futsal League T3 National Plate thanks to a 9-4 win over Portsmouth and Southsea live on TNT Sports.
Kicks participant Laila recognised for outstanding commitment
A student working with the Foundation of Light’s Premier League Kicks team has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to the programme, both as a participant and a volunteer.
"I love my role..." - Andy Williams on working as volunteer coach
As part of National Volunteer Week, the Foundation of Light is sharing the stories of people like Andy Williams - a volunteer coach for the Foundation Community Club - who give their time to help others.
Foundation of Light's Summer 2024 programme unveiled
Always a hit with children and their parents, our summer courses give young people the opportunity to stay active and keep developing their skills during the school holidays.