Foundation of Light benefits from Herrington Women's Institute's coffee morning

Foundation of Light’s Wear One campaign has benefited from a donation from the Women’s Institute.

Herrington WI chose Sunderland AFC’s official charity to be a beneficiary of their annual charity coffee morning in August.

Members paid an entry fee allowing them to enjoy a morning of socialising, activities, and fundraising. Further proceeds were raised via a tombola raffle, bake sale, and stalls selling handmade crafts such as bird boxes and decorated plant pots.

Entry fees and monies raised from the fundraising activities were given back to the community via charitable donations.

Wear One is the latest campaign from Sunderland AFC’s official charity, aiming to rally the community to tackle the challenges faced by and unite the city to give a hand up to those in need.

Sarah Coyne, Adult Skills Lead at the Foundation of Light, attended the coffee morning, and appreciated the support of the Herrington group.

“We are very grateful for the generous donation from Herrington WI,” Sarah said.

“Their support is instrumental in helping us continue our work and make a positive impact in our community.”

The Women’s Institute is the largest women’s organisation in the UK with branches across the country campaigning on local and national issues as well as offering a safe space for women of all ages and backgrounds to have a voice.