Sir Bob Murray reflects on Foundation's 2024
As we welcome in 2025, Foundation of Light Chair, Sir Bob Murray, reflects on the last 12 months.
Sunderland Schools compete for Wembley place
More than 240 youngsters from 30 schools will take part in the Sunderland heat of the EFL Kids Cup, organised and hosted by SAFC charity Foundation of Light and supported by the EFL Trust.
More than 240 youngsters from 30 schools will take part in the Sunderland heat of the EFL Kids Cup, organised and hosted by SAFC charity Foundation of Light and supported by the EFL Trust.
Taking place at Silksworth Sports Complex on Wednesday 16th January, the winners will have a chance to represent Sunderland AFC in the regional finals at Leeds United's Elland Road in March with the opportunity to play before one of the Sky Bet EFL Play-Off Finals at Wembley Stadium in May.
Each EFL club organises a Kids Cup local competition for all local schools wishing to take part. The winners of that competition then go on to represent the club in the Area, Regional and National phases of the competition, where they will face schools representing other League clubs.
To find out more about how Foundation of Light can enhance your school's curriculum and inspire your pupils, call 0191 5515318 or aaron.croft@foundationoflight.co.uk.
Duchess of Edinburgh hosts Palace lunch for Foundation
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, hosted a special lunch at St James's Palace for Foundation of Light, Sunderland AFC’s official charity.
Durham University and Foundation forge exciting partnership
Durham University and the Foundation of Light have announced a brand-new partnership to collaborate on transformative initiatives aimed at improving local communities.