Families enjoy summer activities while raising over £5,000 for Foundation of Light

Foundation of Light have raised over £5,000 while providing a day full of activities for children at their latest Family Fun Day.

More than 1,000 people were welcomed through the door at the Beacon of Light with a range of sports, games, and stalls on offer throughout the community hub.

During the summer, children can face social isolation when they’re away from school friends or when they’re taken away from their daily routine. Not only can this period prove difficult for young people, but for parents who are struggling financially, keeping their children entertained can come at a cost.

For just a £2 donation to the Foundation of Light, the local community could take part in various football challenges, basketball, golf, cupcake decorating, arts and crafts, and much more, including inclusive activities for those with a disability.

Representatives from the University of Sunderland and Lumi Nova – a digital therapeutic app for 7-12s - had stalls to network with families and talk about what they have to offer.

Lesley Spuhler, CEO of Foundation of Light, added: “The whole day has been a massive success. We are incredibly grateful to everyone for coming along and helping to fundraise for a great cause, with over 1,000 people joining us at the Beacon.

"We hope families got to see the vast array of activity the Beacon of Light provides all year round and that they are back for more soon.”

The Beacon is open seven days a week; offering five-a-side football, 4G rooftop pitch, an indoor arena that can be booked for table tennis, basketball, badminton, netball and multi-use games areas.

Along with Family Fun Day, all money made by Beacon of Light bookings goes straight to the Foundation of Light, supporting families across the North East by tackling some of the region's biggest challenges including, obesity, unemployment, anti-social behaviour and poor mental health.