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.
May half-term is nearly here and Foundation of Light has plenty of ways to keep your little ones active.
Our holiday courses provide a safe environment for children to stay social and keep moving during school holidays.
As well as a range of sessions at the Beacon of Light, several activities take place at other venues across Sunderland and further afield in Beamish and Wellfield.
Multi-activity session featuring a bit of everything, including arts and crafts, baking, and sports.
Beacon of Light
Dates: Tuesday 27 May to Thursday 29 May
Two days of football training and games for children of all abilities between 5-15-years-old.
Beacon of Light
Dates: Thursday 29 May to Friday 30 May
Wellfield
Dates: Tuesday 27 May to Wednesday 28 May
Beamish
Dates: Thursday 29 May to Friday 30 May
A day of high-level drills and strength and conditioning for players aged between 6-16-years-old.
Ford Football Hub
Dates: Tuesday 27 May
Football training and games for those aged 5-25-years-old with special educational needs and disabilities.
Sunderland College – Bede Campus
Dates: Tuesday 27 May and Wednesday 28 May
Boldon Community Centre
Dates: Thursday 29 May
With sessions for 5–9-year-olds and children aged 10+, our baking sessions are a great introduction to kitchen techniques in a safe environment.
Beacon of Light
Dates: Tuesday 27 May (ages 5-9) and Thursday 29 May (10-17-years-old)
Introduction to beauty and skincare routines in a safe and supportive environment for ages 9-15-years-old.
Beacon of Light
Dates: Thursday 29 May
Take part in a special Little Dribblers football session with our coaches in the morning before joining a tour and character hunt around the Beacon.
Beacon of Light
Dates: Thursday 29 May
Get the edge with a personalised coaching session with our UEFA and FA qualified coaches.
Beacon of Light
Dates: Tuesday 27 May and Thursday 29 May
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.