Inspiring stories and spine-tingling performances: your reactions to 2025's Gala Awards Dinner
Here's how Foundation of Light partners, supporters, and the public have responded to 2025's Gala Awards Dinner.
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From Wearside to London: Foundation of Light Gala shines bright
The Beacon of Light sparkled as the Foundation of Light’s annual Gala Awards Dinner brought together inspirational stories, top-class entertainment, and Black Cats legends in a night that truly showcased the power of football to change lives.
Five steps to improve your mental health
As part of World Mental Health Day, we're highlighting the five simple steps that can help you with your mental health and wellbeing...
Foundation of Light and Stagecoach join forces to support young people
Foundation of Light is teaming up with Stagecoach North East, which will see the bus operator support a range of community and youth development initiatives across Sunderland and the wider region.
Spooky Bakes and Scary Skills: Foundation Holiday Courses back for October!
Whether your child wants to develop football skills capable of scaring defenders, or would like to cook up some fang-tastic Halloween bakes, we have you covered this spooky season.
Beacon of Light welcomes official opening of Nissan Learning Space
Foundation of Light officially opened its new Nissan Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Unit at the Beacon of Light, marked by a special ceremony with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Foundation Chair of Trustees, Sir Bob Murray CBE.
Education Secretary hails Foundation of Light impact on young people
Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson has praised the work of Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light after seeing first-hand how young lives are being transformed in her constituency.
Partnership for progress: Harrison Centre for Social Mobility and Foundation of Light
Foundation of Light is proud to celebrate over seven years of partnership with the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility, working together to create life-changing opportunities for young people and adults across our community.
Foundation of Light coach Phil Hubbard to take on marathon challenge for men's mental health
The Sports Development Officer is taking on the Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon next month, before turning his attention to a 50km ultramarathon in the New Year, with a charity football match to be arranged between.