Winning the cup feels absolutely brilliant. We didn't do ourselves justice in the first half but had a good team talk at half time and at the end of the day we deserved to win. It's been a great experience. Playing in a fantastic stadium on a great pitch and wearing the Sunderland AFC strip means a lot to the lads. They've done the Foundation and the club proud.
Stephen Brass, Foundation Development Team coachThe Foundation's Development Team is part of the charity's hugely successful Football Scholarship, offering young people aged 16-17 a pathway into the sports and leisure industries. The programme provides access to elite training with Foundation of Light's highly experienced UEFA B coaches while studying towards a Cambridge Technical Level 3 and gaining practical work experience opportunities on one of three personalised pathways: football, coaching or fitness. The team competes in the North-East Colleges Development League each Wednesday against Further Education institutions from across the region, where they finished second in their debut season.
Scores of youngsters enjoyed a day at the Beacon of Light with a difference thanks to Stagecoach Group after the UK's largest transport operator gave their backing to the Foundation's half-term holiday courses.
Foundation of Light is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated women’s mental health group, Believe.
On World Parkinson’s Day, Foundation of Light is reflecting on how our walking football sessions are making a difference for those living with the disease.