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Foundation Of Light
Registration number: 1089333
Foundation Of Light harnesses the unifying power of football to address the most pressing societal challenges facing the North East region. With a comprehensive range of programs exceeding 40 annually and benefiting over 20,000 individuals, our organization is committed to promoting community well-being and resilience. Through the transformative influence of football, we strive to empower individuals and communities to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
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From the founding year and expanding team to generous donations and growing turnover, these key figures highlight the scale and impact of Foundation Of Light’s work over the last year.
About Foundation Of Light
The Foundation of Light, established in 2001 by former Sunderland AFC chairman Sir Bob Murray CBE, is the official charity of Sunderland AFC. Its mission is to harness the power of football to address significant societal challenges in the North East of England, aiming to help communities lead happier and healthier lives. Operating from the Beacon of Light in Sunderland, the Foundation also has outreach centres across the city, South Tyneside, and County Durham. Over the past two decades, it has been instrumental in tackling issues such as social isolation, unemployment, food poverty, and poor physical and mental health. Notably, for every £1 invested in its work, the Foundation saves the public purse £39.
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