Foundation of Light introduces transformational place-based football academy at Consett AFC
The pioneering academy, based at the football club’s Belle View Stadium, aims to remove long-standing barriers to education and high-performance coaching.
We’re delighted to receive this award, especially when we were in such a strong category with some great nominees. This award is testament to the fantastic team we have at the foundation who share our vision for a better future for everyone.
Jamie Wright, Assistant Director for Sales and DeliveryPhil King, Assistant Director (Commercial) added “The Portfolio Awards are renowned for showing off the best that the region has to offer and we’re incredibly proud to be considered part of it.” “Like many of the other award winners we’re dedicated to improving life in Wearside, and the wider north east, and we’re glad that the judges recognised our efforts to achieve this.” Foundation of Light were also shortlisted for the Social Enterprise and Best Training Provider Categories, and the Beacon of Light was shortlisted for Best Leisure Business. The award win is Foundation of Light’s second in a month alongside the ‘Uniquely North East’ gong at the North East Charity Awards.
The pioneering academy, based at the football club’s Belle View Stadium, aims to remove long-standing barriers to education and high-performance coaching.
Foundation of Light, the official charity of Sunderland AFC, has made significant savings on energy costs thanks to a new partnership with Sunderland-based energy broker, Utilink Consulting.
Foundation of Light has recognised Isla Cameron as one of its Wear 25 award winners, following her call-up to the England U13s Deaf Futsal team.