Kate Adie

Foundation of Light is a charity organization that has been using football to inspire and educate people in Sunderland and County Durham for over 20 years. The British company offers various programs such as education, skills, health, and wellbeing to support thousands of people in living happier and healthier lives. The organization also provides disability programs to ensure that young people and adults can enjoy sports and build friendships. The Foundation of Light is the official charity of AFC and is based at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland, UK, with outreach centers across the city and County Durham. The non-profit company was founded in 2001 by Robert Sydney Murray, and the CEO is Lesley Spuhler.