Round-up: April's activity at the Foundation of Light
From inspiring participant stories to activity-packed half-term delivery, April 2024 was full of action at the Foundation of Light.
A massive thank you to the Foundation of Light; this is exactly the sort of thing that gives young people positive mentors and keeps them away from crime, anti-social behaviour, and difficult behaviour
Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime CommissionerWith over 120 referrals to the programme already, including 49 girls, Foundation of Light Kicks Co-Ordinator, Dave Jeffries highlighted the important work of an activity like this in the local area. He said: “A lot of the kids attending these sessions would otherwise be involved in other activities, not always positive ones. So giving that opportunity is a big thing for them, because otherwise anti-social behaviour - which we know a lot of the kids have been involved in the past - can occur.” Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit, along with the funded interventions and several partners including education and health are working together to improve the lives of young people and provide an accessible pathway to support for those in need. This approach has been praised by the Foundation, recognising the opportunities young people are now being provided with. Dave explains: “Projects like this, and support from the Police and Crime Commission are vital, for the area. It gives the kids such a positive and safe environment to be in.”
From inspiring participant stories to activity-packed half-term delivery, April 2024 was full of action at the Foundation of Light.
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body.
Sunderland AFC’s Jack Clarke and Bradley Dack joined Foundation of Light participants for a candid discussion around mental health ahead of the students' trip to Wembley Stadium to present a social action project.