Foundation of Light

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

Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives at anniversary dinner

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 introducing Away From Home exhibition to the Beacon of Light

I think this is a powerful reminder of the importance of women in SAFC

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

Your child could be a mascot walking out at the Stadium of Light.

Here's how your child can win a place as a Sunderland AFC mascot

SAFC legend Kevin Ball speaking at the Brighter Tomorrow breakfast event.

Kevin Ball on amazing work of Foundation at Better Tomorrow launch

Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Phillips at the official opening of the new Play Zone.

Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Phillips officially opens new Play Zone

TV personalities and former Black Cats stars turned out in force for the Foundation of Light’s annual Gala Awards Dinner.

SAFC legends turn out in force for Foundation of Light's Gala Awards

Kevin Phillips

Kevin Phillips to make special appearance at college opening event

Toner Avenue Primary School has held its annual Key Stage 2 External Careers Fair.

We’re inspiring the adults of tomorrow by helping children today

SAFC's Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman and Chief Business Officer David Bruce react to the Premier League fixtures.

SAFC legends join guests at the Beacon of Light for Fixtures Breakfast

Sir Bob Murray with some of the volunteers at the Foundation of Light.

Sir Bob Murray thanks "incredible" Foundation of Light volunteers

Children playing on the Stadium of Light pitch.

Here's how your children can play at the Stadium of Light

Sir Tim Rice is bringing his My Life in Musicals show to the Sunderland Empire.

Sir Tim Rice brings show to city to support Foundation of Light

The Women's Rugby World Cup.

Women's Rugby World Cup to go on display at SAFC Fanzone
The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy is taking pride of place at Sunderland AFC’s pre-match fan zone this Saturday (March 8) ahead of the Black Cats’ fixture against Cardiff City.
Neil Fatkin

SAFC players Salis Abdul Samed and Enzo Le Fee visit the Beacon of Light for World Book Day.

Watch SAFC stars reveal favourite childhood books on World Book Day

Alfie Evans (left) and Joe Hay at the Beacon of Light before they set off on their fundraising run to Hillsborough in Sheffield.

SAFC fans start quadruple marathon fundraising run to Hillsborough

Stadium of Light

Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC unite to help tackle knife crime

Sunderland AFC's charitable arm, the Foundation of Light, is running a writing competition to honour the late sports author Lance Hardy.

Sunderland’s Foundation of Light writing comp to honour loved author

The former Sunderland AFC chairman will appear at a talk-in to promote his autobiography at the stadium on October 11.

Sir Bob Murray to give talk at Stadium of Light ahead of new book launch

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

SAFC's new health scheme

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity

The Beacon of Light

Trial dates announced for Sunderland Girls Academy squads

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

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United have teamed up in a bid to improve the region's mental health.

Football rivalry put aside in mental health drive
Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United are working together to promote mental health with the launch of their #BeAGameChanger campaign.
Tony Gillan

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 will hold its International Fans Day when they play Ipswich on February 8.

SAFC set to celebrate international support and calling on fans worldwide to tak...

Jack Ross is supporting the Give a Quid call.

Sunderland boss Jack Ross backs £30,000 appeal to boost Foundation of Light's me...

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Girls celebrate victory at Wembley final

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...

Julio Arca is gearing up for a cycling challenge.

Former Sunderland AFC and current South Shields FC star Julio Arca set for cycle...

Young people in training at the Foundation of Light.

Sunderland's Foundation of Light begins search for aspiring footballers and coac...

James Burman of the Foundation of Light, back row forth right, with Ford Aerospace Chairman, Geoff Ford and employees who will be backing the Beacon in 2018

South Tyneside Engineering firm backs Sunderland's Foundation of Light project

Foundation fundraiser Roy Hammonds with his grandson Aaron at the Stadium of Light.

Football fan set to zip to it in latest charity challenge

Sunderland AFC players (centre from left) George Honeyman, John O'Shea and Donald Love with primary school youngsters and Foundation staff

SAFC stars brought to book

Girls who play football can win a scholarship with the Foundation of Light.

Foundation of Light to offer football scholarship to girls

Rachael Dawson is a finalist in Top Model of Sunderland.

Meet the make-up artist hoping to be named Top Model

Sex abuse in sport inquiry extends to Sunderland's Foundation of Light

Pupils at Barbara Priestman Academy with Vito Mannone, Steven Pienaar, SAFC mascot Samson and Pudsey.

Black Cats join forces with Pudsey Bear to surprise youngsters

Professor Peter Fidler was a governor at both Red House Academy and Academy 360, in Pennywell.

Former university boss appointed chair of governors at new Sunderland school

Paul Leach, Further Education Officer with the Foundation of Light, Alison Maynard, Principal of South Tyneside Colleges Professional and Vocational College, Steve Wilkinson, Executive Headteacher at Monkwearmouth Academy, and Martin Jones, Project Coordinator at the Foundation of Light.

New sixth form centre opens at Sunderland school

Alan McGee will be cycling 300 miles across France to raise money for the Foundation of Light.

Cyclist set to bike 300 miles to raise cash for Foundation of Light

The Top Model of Sunderland finalists are (left to right) Jade Bambrough, Sarah Barnes, Lori Woof, Beth Hunter, Rebecca Bell, Aisha Allon, Holly Allton and Terri Straughan.

Meet the women vying to be named Top Model of Sunderland

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