Wear 25: Emily turns passion for football into coaching experience
Emily Burns has become the Foundation of Light’s latest Wear 25 Award winner in recognition of her personal development and commitment as a volunteer across a range of events.
This is a hugely exciting programme and we can't wait to get started. Together with the University of Sunderland and the Premier League, we are delighted to provide more opportunities for people to get into sport where they can meet new people, develop their football skills as well as getting fit and active.
Helen Edwards, Premier League Primary Stars Events CoordinatorThrough its specialist coaching team, Making Moves, Foundation of Light provides opportunities for thousands of youngsters and adults who have a wide range of disabilities such as Down’s Syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s, hearing impairment, visual impairment and wheelchair users to take part in a variety of sports and activities. The female disability programme compliments the Foundation's current disability sessions which mental health multi-sports coaching at the Beacon of Light.
Emily Burns has become the Foundation of Light’s latest Wear 25 Award winner in recognition of her personal development and commitment as a volunteer across a range of events.
Foundation of Light proudly represented Sunderland AFC at the 2026 Premier League Kicks Cup national finals at St George's Park National Football Centre.
Foundation of Light is teaming up with Men's Pie Club to bring a new weekly group to the Beacon of Light, creating a relaxed space where men can connect, make pies and enjoy good conversation.