John Taylor’s journey with the Foundation of Light’s Youth Employment Hub is a testament to how far determination, when combined with the right support, can take you in the world of work.
As part of National Apprenticeship week, Sunderland AFC’s official charity is catching up with some of our apprentices, past and present, who have started their careers by combining learning and work experience.
Sunderland AFC were represented by Thorney Close Primary School at the Premier League Primary Stars National Girls Football Tournament - Regional Qualifiers which were hosted at the Beacon of Light.
Budding footballer Maizie Lou Stamp has been recognised as one of the Foundation of Light’s Wear 25 winners for January for her progress within the female football pathway.
Former Lioness Jill Scott is challenging supporters to take on the Foundation of Light’s 25 Peaks in 25 Hours challenge.
Foundation of Light Sports Development Officer Katie Gibson recently headed to the Shandong Province of China as part of the Premier League Community Coach Development Programme.
Foundation of Light’s new ‘Brighter Tomorrow’ five-year strategy has been met with a great response as Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Ball hailed the “brilliant” work of the club’s official charity.
Foundation of Light are revisiting some of our former learners, students, participants, and graduates as part of the charity’s 25th anniversary celebrations, starting with nine-year-old Tase Olusanya, a winner at our 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.
Foundation of Light founder and former Sunderland AFC chairman Sir Bob Murray shares his tribute to lifelong supporter George Forster.