Foundations partner for Institute of Directors

Foundation of Light, alongside Newcastle United Foundation, are partnering with the Institute of Directors (IoD) as sponsors of the North East Business Leaders’ Dinner. Taking place on the 4th April, guests will enjoy a three-course dinner at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead hotel with guest speakers including Foundation of Light Trustee Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, former Sunderland AFC Captain and Foundation of Light Ambassador Kevin Ball, former Newcastle United Forward Shola Ameobi and Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC Goalkeeper Steve Harper. Charlotte Valeur, Chair of IoD, will also be making a speech on behalf of the IoD. Founded in 1903, The IoD is the UK’s longest running organisation for company directors, senior business leaders and entrepreneurs with members in the UK and overseas.

We are pleased to be sponsoring the Institute of Directors Dinner along with Newcastle United Foundation.  The evening is celebrating football, business and community and I’m sure the evening will be a huge success.

Jemma Garrett, Foundation of Light Events Manager

Attendees will be welcomed by Dr Joanna Berry, Regional Chair of IoD and will have the opportunity to bid for a number of prizes including once in a lifetime experiences. The evening will also be a fantastic opportunity to learn about the outstanding and vital work of the Foundation of Light and Newcastle United Foundation do in the region and how it benefits the local communities.