From Westminster to Wearside: Foundation of Light’s January 2026 Round-Up
January set the tone for 2026 at the Foundation of Light, with the launch of our new five-year strategy alongside continued impact across our communities.
September's Coaches' Coffee Club podcast features Boro Academy's Aaron Croft
The latest episode of the Coaches’ Coffee Club podcast is out now.
In September’s show, Jack Gray is joined by Middlesbrough FC Academy coach Aaron Croft.
Aaron Croft coached at the Foundation of Light before moving on to his current role with the Boro Academy, and he discusses the link between academy and foundation coaching during the episode.
Aaron also talks about his own coaching journey, and shares some useful insights and advice from his career.
Listen to the new episode of the Coaches' Coffee Club here.
Former Sunderland AFC captain Lee Cattermole takes part in Foundation of Light's Changing Room Chat
Former Sunderland AFC captain Lee Cattermole was the latest person to sit down with Foundation of Light football scholars for a Changing Room Chat.
Win Sunderland AFC Mascot Experience with Foundation of Light Holiday Courses
Foundation of Light is giving one lucky holiday course attendee the chance to walk out as a mascot at the Stadium of Light.