Foundation of Light introduces transformational place-based football academy at Consett AFC
The pioneering academy, based at the football club’s Belle View Stadium, aims to remove long-standing barriers to education and high-performance coaching.
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Foundation of Light secures energy saving through new partnership with Utilink
Foundation of Light, the official charity of Sunderland AFC, has made significant savings on energy costs thanks to a new partnership with Sunderland-based energy broker, Utilink Consulting.
Wear 25: Young footballer Isla Cameron earns England Deaf Futsal call-up
Foundation of Light has recognised Isla Cameron as one of its Wear 25 award winners, following her call-up to the England U13s Deaf Futsal team.
Foundation of Light Golf Day returns for 2026 offering “Above Par” day of networking and golf
This year’s event carries extra significance as Sunderland AFC’s official charity celebrates its 25th anniversary, making it a perfect opportunity to come together and mark a milestone year.
Experience of a lifetime for Foundation of Light players in Netherlands
Players from the Emerging Talent Centre, Player Development Club, and Female Scholarship programmes, ranging from U13s to U18s, took part in a week-long training camp in the Netherlands.
Wear 25: Rising role model Anya Jarvis celebrated for community leadership
Anya Jarvis has been awarded one of February’s Wear 25 awards recognising her continued commitment to community work through the Premier League Kicks sessions at Boldon Community Association.
Own a Sunderland AFC match-worn home shirt from Premier League return season
Sunderland AFC supporters are being given the chance to own a match-worn home shirt from the club’s Premier League return season, while raising funds for the Foundation of Light.
Black Cats duo make young fan's dream come true
Sunderland AFC supporter Toby Patterson received a surprise he will never forget when Dan Ballard and Trai Hume revealed he would be a mascot for Saturday’s clash with Brighton.
Sunderland AFC players to spotlight Foundation of Light with Dedicated Matchday warm-up shirts
The Sunderland AFC team will have a different look when they take to the Stadium of Light pitch for their warm-up on Saturday.