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.
Ramside Hall hosts Foundation of Light partners for day of fundraising and competition
Foundation of Light partners took to Ramside Hall to compete in the charity’s fifth annual Golf Day.
A highlight of Sunderland AFC’s official charity’s summer, Golf Day always offers an enjoyable day of friendly competition and networking.
Held in partnership with MGH Offshore for the last two editions, 13 teams teed off in support of the Foundation of Light at Ramside Hall’s Cathedral Course.
After 18 holes in the County Durham sunshine, Foundation of Light trustee Michael Oliver was helped out by former Sunderland AFC players Gordon Armstrong and Martin Scott to hand out the prizes.
Prize Winners
Foundation of Light Golf Day winners: MGH Offshore Team 1
Foundation of Light Golf Day runners-up: MGH Offshore Team 2
Nearest to Pin: Chris Duggan (WTW)
Longest Drive: Phil Shaw (Sweeney Miller Law)
Beat the Pro Challenge: Matthew Ord (MGH Offshore)
Foundation of Light secures energy saving through new partnership with Utilink
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.
Wear 25: Young footballer Isla Cameron earns England Deaf Futsal call-up
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.