Foundation of Light partners with Abler to transform sports operations and data management

Sunderland AFC’s official charity, Foundation of Light, has announced a landmark partnership with Abler, a leading provider of cutting-edge sports management technology. The collaboration will see the implementation of Abler’s innovative sports management system across the Foundation’s operations, a move set to transform how the charity delivers, monitors, and evaluates its wide-ranging programmes.

The new system will streamline operations, enhance communication across departments, and significantly improve the way the Foundation collects, analyses, and utilises data. With over 20 years of community impact through education, sport, health and employability programmes, the Foundation of Light is now taking a major leap forward in its digital transformation.

“Partnering with Abler allows us to take our operations to the next level," said Foundation of Light Chief Executive Lesley Spuhler.

“The platform will offer a much better user experience for our customers when booking on our programmes and it will also improve how we plan, track and report on our sessions and outcomes. Freeing up valuable time for our team and enabling us to focus even more on changing lives across the North East.”

Abler’s system will provide real-time data collection and reporting capabilities, giving the Foundation better insights into programme performance, participant engagement, and long-term impact. The system will also reduce administrative burden, automate processes, and support compliance with funding and safeguarding requirements.

“We’re incredibly proud to work with such a respected and impactful organisation.’”said, CEO of Abler markus Maute. “The Foundation of Light is doing extraordinary work, and we’re thrilled that our platform can help them deliver even more value to their community.”

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to innovation, impact and excellence in community development.