Summer 2025 programme available to book!
A highlight among the Foundation’s delivery calendar, the summer programme of holiday courses features five weeks of varied activity to keep children active and engaged during the school holidays.
Frankie and Danny ‘buzzing’ to support Foundation
SAFC Live duo Frankie Francis and Danny Collins have worn their heart on their sleeves in backing Foundation of Light’s latest fundraising initiative.
The pair took on the ‘Buzz Challenge’ in the build-up to Foundation of Light Day this weekend, when Sunderland’s game with QPR will be dedicated to showcasing the work of SAFC’s official charity.
Watch as the pair went head-to-head in the Heart on Your Sleeve Buzz Challenge!
HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE
Foundation of Light’s ‘Heart on your Sleeve’ campaign is an opportunity to bring Sunderland AFC supporters together to help and inspire one another.
North East football fans are notorious for their passion and SAFC’s official charity hopes to channel that energy to help make a difference to lives across Wearside.
Recent studies have shown that health inequalities in the UK are getting worse, with the gap between the North East and the South of England worsening.
People in communities across our region are living shorter lives; spending most of them in poor health.
Foundation of Light works with up to 20,000 young people and families every year and aim to tackle these issues, encouraging parents and grandparents to stay both physically and mentally active to inspire the next generation to do the same.
Through various initiatives and programmes and links with Sunderland AFC, the Foundation gives families the opportunity to access sports and fitness sessions, mental health resources and experience the facilities at the Beacon of Light community hub, helping people live happier, healthier lives.
Donate to support the Foundation's life-changing work by texting FOLFIVE to 70085 to donate £5 or via JustGiving at www.justgiving/heartonyoursleeve
How your money can help:
- £5 gives a disabled youngster access to a sport session
- £8 helps keep an older person physically and socially active
- £40 supports a young person with their physical and emotional health
- £100 provides mental health resources for up to five people
Play on the Pitch - Individual photos available to download
The ‘Play on the Pitch’ day with Sunderland AFC’s official charity allowed children aged 3-14 to experience playing in a Premier League stadium and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Fighter Regan to be given VIP Wembley experience
The EFL has collaborated with Foundation of Light to provide a once in a lifetime experience to a young Sunderland AFC supporter who has been battling major illness.