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Foundation of Light

We are the official charity of Sunderland AFC. Our vision is to create better opportunities and better lives for our communities.

  • Parking
  • Mainstream/Special
  • Type of Activity
    • Sport
Beacon Of Light
Vaux Brewery Way
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 1SN
    • Age
      • Primary School
      • Secondary School
      • 16+
    • Accessibility
      • Changing Places Toilets
      • Hearing Loop
      • Hoist
      • Wheelchair Access
    • Disability
      • ADHD
      • Autism
      • Complex Needs
      • Down Syndrome
      • Hearing Impairments
      • Learning Difficulties
      • Mobility Impairments
      • SPD/dyspraxia
      • Visual Impairments
    • Free Entry for Carer
      • Not Applicable
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Multi-sports and Others

    Saturday FC - Our weekly Saturday FC sessions provide those with disabilities (and their siblings) with an opportunity to develop and participate in small-sided games and fun activities within a safe and positive environment.

    Every Player Counts - Working in partnership with the EFL Trust our Every Player Counts sessions are delivered weekly for young people and adults aged 16 years and above. Players can progress into weekly league competitions and are welcome to attend as individuals or as a team, and will take part in small sided, fun and competitive football.

    Disability Multisports - Provides young people who have a range of disabilities and learning disabilities with the opportunity to take part in a range of sporting activities including Football, Tag Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and many more.

    Sensory Play - Sensory play includes activities that stimulate children’s senses such as sight, sound, smell, taste or touch. Our Sensory Play sessions are design specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years old with disabilities. We create a quiet, safe and welcoming space for children, young people and their adults to explore a range of activities to stimulate their senses whilst developing relationships with their friends and family.

    Mental Health Mondays - Inclusive weekly drop-in sessions aimed at those 16+ years and above with a wide range of mental health conditions, physical and learning disabilities, as part of Foundation of Light's SEND programme.

    Football Wednesdays - Weekly drop-in sessions aimed at those 16 years and above with a wide range of mental health conditions, physical and learning disabilities, as part of Foundation of Light's SEND programme.

    Disability Champions - Our Disability Champions course has been designed and created to support businesses or individuals who want to learn more about working with people with disabilities.