Wear 25: Hospitality student Tolu's journey to first qualification and confident presenter
Hospitality student Tolu has made remarkable progress with the Foundation of Light’s Study Programme so far, earning her a Wear 25 Award.
May Holiday Courses announced
Over 700 kids and families have enjoyed our Holiday Courses since the start of 2023.
More than 300 people attended the Foundation’s first holiday course of the year in February, with over 400 attending the Beacon of Light for Easter’s instalment.
With another set of exciting activities confirmed for May and June, the official charity of Sunderland AFC is encouraging the local community to help the Foundation break the 1000 mark.
Every Easter, Summer, Christmas and half-term holiday, we run a wide range of fun sports activities for boys and girls throughout Sunderland, Washington, South Tyneside and County Durham.
Check out below what you and your family can get involved in next month:
Disability Multi-sports, Football (2 day), Little Dribblers Big Day Out, Disability Football, 1:1 Coaching, Baking: Hungry Caterpillar Cookies, Easter Holiday Club (2 day), Beacon Birthday Baking, Cage Football, FIFA Tournament and kickabout, Football 1day (Chester Le Street).
Bookings can be made on Foundation of Light’s online booking system.
From Get Girls Playing to Fixtures Breakfast: June 2026 Round-up
June was another action-packed month for Foundation of Light, as we celebrated female sport and started preparations for the 2026/27 season.
Foundation of Light celebrates Get Girls Playing Month by inspiring girls through football and sport
The month formed part of the Together Through Sport campaign with the aim of inspiring more girls to get active and enjoy the benefits of sport.