Foundation of Light are proud to be launching free football sessions as part of the Wear One campaign which is addressing inequalities and making sports and activities more accessible.
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.
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.
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.
The ‘Play on the Pitch’ day with Sunderland AFC’s official charity allowed children aged 3-14 to experience playing in a Premier League stadium and make memories that will last a lifetime.
The EFL has collaborated with Foundation of Light to provide a once in a lifetime experience to a young Sunderland AFC supporter who has been battling major illness.
As Foundation of Light takes a look at its latest year of impact, we are sharing the story of 14-year-old Kody Wardle Burns who has got his future back on track after working with YOLO anti-social behaviour intervention project.
Foundation of Light has proudly shared our annual yearbook, showcasing a year of impact at Sunderland AFC’s official charity.
After suffering heartbreaking losses of close friends, Lewis Spence immediately connected with the Game of II Halves project and knew that he had to get involved.