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.
Win unique memorabilia in prize draws
We have launched another round of prize draws on Crowdfunder with all proceeds supporting Foundation of Light.
Among the unique memorabilia up for grabs is a signed and framed Niall Quinn Republic of Ireland shirt, a bundle of Corry Evans signed merchandise including a print, boots, and training kit, and a signed bundle celebrating 250 Sunderland appearances for Luke O’Nien.
Crowdfunder draws offer supporters the chance to win prizes by buying entries into a random draw, with the proceeds helping the Foundation in our delivery of the Heart on your Sleeve campaign.
Here’s how your money could help:
- £5 would pay for a young person with a disability access to a sports session
- £8 pays for an older person to attend activities to stay socially active and improve physical and mental wellbeing
- £40 will pay for a young person to have access to sessions supporting their physical, mental, and emotional health
- £100 allows us to develop mental health resources to support up to five people
Niall Quinn Ireland Shirt
A memento from 'Sir Niall' - the former player, manager and chairman - a signed and framed Republic of Ireland shirt from 2007-2008.
Corry Evans Bundle
A special prize bundle donated by the skipper - his boots, training kit and a signed print.
Luke O’Nien 250 Bundle
A prize to mark Luke O'Nien's 250 SAFC appearance milestone - a one-off print and SAFC home shirt signed by the man himself!
Signed QPR 2023-24 Shirt
A donation from QPR following Foundation of Light Day at the Stadium of Light - a shirt signed by the whole squad to support our Heart on Your Sleeve campaign.
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.