Beacon of Light

The recipients of awards at the Foundation of Light's Gala Dinner.

Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives at anniversary dinner

The event with be held at the Beacon of Light.

Free event this week to help South Tyneside residents live better

Winners from this year's South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Staff Recognition Awards pictured with Trust leaders.

NHS staff across region recognised at Trust's yearly awards

Niall Quinn showing his support for the Together through Sport initiative.

Niall Quinn backs campaign to ensure no child is left on the sidelines

Dan Ballard with his PFA Community Champion Award

Dan Ballard wins Community Champion Award for his work with Foundation

Sir Bob Murray will be inducted into SAFC's Hall of Fame at half-time when the club host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light.

Deeply humbling - Sir Bob Murray to be inducted into SAFC Hall of Fame

St Wilfrid’s Sports Leaders - Jodie Stephensen, Matthew King, Kieran Fraser, Grace Meade, Theia Coutakis, Saxon Traynor Richardson, Maisie Hadley, Alfie Dixon, Olly Carr, and Grace Tudor – pictured with golfer Lee Westwood.

Students shine as young leaders at the Little Sticks Festival North East

Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci celebrates raising over £200,000.

Red Sky Foundation ball raises over £200,000 to support heart care

Thornhill Academy Choir Perform Alongside Ben Forster at Charity Ball

Thornhill Goes to the Ball: Academy Choir Performs with West End Star

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is backing the Foundation's Heart on Your Sleeve campaign.

SAFC's new health scheme

Beacon of Light fitness days ahead.

SHAPING UP: Stay fit and active this summer at the Beacon of Light

Attractions across the North East to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2023. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

North East to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2023

The walk will conclude at the Stadium of Light's Stokoe statue

Walk from South Shields FC to SoL will put spotlight on men's mental health

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins primary school children from Sunderland and South Tyneside on World Book Day to celebrate the joys of reading.

Photograph: Alan Hewson

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins local children to share his passion for reading

The video stars Sunderland AFC players Louise Griffiths, Carl Winchester and Charlotte Potts

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United charities team up to tackle suicide

The Beacon of Light

Trial dates announced for Sunderland Girls Academy squads
The Foundation of Light has announced trial dates for its Sunderland Girls Academy squads ahead of 2021-22 season.
Tom Patterson

Light fantastic! Sunderland's Northern Spire bridge.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Shining a light on the issue of child abuse and of neglect

Andrew Hird.

Fans put rivalries aside to promote World Mental Health Day

Standing with students at the Beacon of Light, from left to right, Craig Hepburn training instructor, Laurence ‘Ronnie’ Corbett, regional operations manager, motivational preparation college for training (North), Connan Cuthbertson MPCT Sunderland Centre manager and Stephen, forrest skills tutor.

Armed Services recruitment means move for college

The Beacon of Light in Sunderland

New NHS gambling clinic set to open in Sunderland

The Beacon of Light has suspended sporting activities

Coronavirus: Sports activity suspended at Sunderland's Beacon of Light

Youngsters at the Foundation of Light.

KIM MCGUINNESS: How ball games can help fight crime in our community

Footballers at the Every Player Counts programme at the Beacon of Light. Coach Jamie Wilson is front left beside Stuart Goshawk, CEO of Wembley National Stadium Trust.

SAFC launches disabled football scheme

Jobseekers can learn about then training on offer at Friday's event

Beacon of light hosts open day for Jobseekers

SAFC players Duncan Watmore and Tom Flanagan vists the Beacon of Light as part of National Storytelling Week with Jarrow Cross C of E Primary School pupils.

Sunderland AFC stars Duncan Watmore and Tom Flanagan show off readng skills duri...

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