Azeem's Journey: From refugee to volunteer
Azeem Iftikah came to the Foundation of Light to help settle in the UK after arriving as a refugee, but he is now an integral part of the Wear Together sessions at The Venue in Stanley.
Nick Barnes talk at the SoL
BBC's Nick Barnes will be at the Stadium of Light on Friday (10am-12pm) for a special talk as part of Foundation of Light’s Coals to Goals programme.
The Sunderland AFC commentator will be discussing all things football and sharing anecdotes on his now infamous matchday notebooks.
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Stadium of Light, meet at main reception from 10am on Friday 27 January.
No need to confirm attendance but if you would like more information you can email Alyson.Dixon@foundationoflight.co.uk
Sir Bob Murray says thank you to Foundation of Light volunteers
The former chairman of Sunderland AFC stopped by a volunteer meeting to say thank you to those who give their time to support the work of the club’s official charity.
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.