Foundation of Light
Foundation of Light
Foundation of Light is the official charity of Sunderland AFC, dedicated to using the power of football to engage, educate, and inspire individuals across Sunderland, South Tyneside, and County Durham to lead healthier and happier lives.
Products
- Adult Learning Courses
- Evening And Weekend Courses
- Holiday Courses
Services
- Disability Programmes
- Education & Careers
- Football Programmes
- Health & Wellbeing
Financial Snapshot
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Scott Mbe | Trustee | 05/12/2023 | British | 38 years |
| Martin James Hibbert | Retired | 09/12/2021 | British | 57 years |
| Kyril Robert Leonid Louis-dreyfus | Businessman | 20/07/2021 | Swiss | 27 years |
| Tanni Carys Davina Grey-thompson | Peer | 30/11/2018 | British | 55 years |
| George Clarke | Architect | 14/12/2013 | British | 51 years |
| James David Alexander Ramsbotham | Company Director | 30/06/2006 | British | 65 years |
| Estelle Morris | Peer | 30/06/2006 | British | 72 years |
| Timothy Miles Bindon Rice | Writer | 05/10/2001 | British | 80 years |
| Kathryn Adie | Broadcaster | 05/10/2001 | British | 79 years |
| Stephen Cram | Television Presenter | 28/06/2001 | British | 64 years |
| Robert Sydney Murray | Business Man | 28/06/2001 | British | 78 years |
People with Significant Control
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Financial Accounts
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Charges
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Properties
Land lying to the west of Stadium Way, Sunderland
Premises at The Stadium of Light, Sunderland
The Beacon Of Light School, Stadium Way, Sunderland (SR5 1SU)
Grants
Total grant funding received: £1,633,849.00
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| 22/02/2023 | £9,920.00 | Ministry of Defence | Armed Forces Charities (Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust) |
| "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. " | |||
| 18/01/2022 | £9,900.00 | Sport England | EURO 2020 Legacy |
| Funding under Sport England's EURO 2020 Legacy funding programme for a Revenue project titled Euro 2020 Legacy Project. This project lists its main activity as Association Football | |||
| 12/02/2021 | £19,290.00 | Ministry of Defence | Armed Forces Charities (Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust) |
| For community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration | |||
| 27/08/2020 | £4,236.00 | Sport England | Toyota Parasport Fund |
| Funding under Sport England's Toyota Parasports Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled Toyota Parasport Fund - Making Moves. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability. | |||
| 23/07/2020 | £5,000.00 | Sport England | Facilities and Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Funding under Sport England's Facilities Investment (M&E Funding) funding programme for a Revenue project titled Contract Support Offer. This project lists its main activity as Swimming & Diving. | |||
"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Funding under Sport England's EURO 2020 Legacy funding programme for a Revenue project titled Euro 2020 Legacy Project. This project lists its main activity as Association Football
For community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Funding under Sport England's Toyota Parasports Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled Toyota Parasport Fund - Making Moves. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Funding under Sport England's Facilities Investment (M&E Funding) funding programme for a Revenue project titled Contract Support Offer. This project lists its main activity as Swimming & Diving.
Government Council Contracts Beta
Council Partners
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
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| 11/04/2025 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Group | View (46 pages) |
| 01/07/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 04/06/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Group | View (49 pages) |
| 05/12/2023 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 16/10/2023 | Officers | Change Person Secretary Company With Change Date | View (1 page) |
| 29/06/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 19/04/2023 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Group | View (45 pages) |