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Beacon of Light

Jason Donovan is to headline Foundation of Light’s Gala Awards Dinner at the Beacon of Light.

Jason Donovan to perform at Beacon of Light Tony Gillan

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

SAFC's new health scheme Tony Gillan

There will be plenty to do at the Foundation of Light's free family fun day.

Beacon of Light free family fun day Tony Gillan

Beacon of Light fitness days ahead.

SHAPING UP: Stay fit and active this summer at the Beacon of Light By The Newsroom

A free networking event for creatives will be held at Beacon of Light

Free networking night for creatives at Beacon of Light Katy Wheeler

The SAFC Branch Liaison Group's initiative could save the lives of fans.

SAFC fans' first aid initiative Tony Gillan

From left: Mayor of Sunderland Cllr Alison Smith, consort David Smith, Cllr Logan Guy, Sam Ogle, 15, organisers Tracey Huggins and Mel Ogle.

'Independence Day 2' at Beacon of Light is a huge success

Youngster AJ making use of the sensory space at the Beacon of Light. Picture by Bryan Farnie.

New sensory space at Beacon of Light Tony Gillan

Ritchie Dunning playing walking football at Beacon of Light.

How football is helping Sunderland fan, 45, battle Parkinson's Disease Tony Gillan

There will be all types of activities at the event.

SEND event at Beacon of Light Tony Gillan

Lynden Gooch enjoys a tour of the Beacon of Light as part of the Schools Networking Breakfast. Photograph: Bryan Farnie

Lynden Gooch joins headteachers at Schools Networking Breakfast Neil Fatkin

Steve Cassidy and his team 'United Minds.'

Football team formed during lockdown goes from strength to strength Mya Clouston

Sunderland fans at the Stadium of Light.

Everything Sunderland fans need to know about Stadium of Light changes Richard Mennear

The walk will conclude at the Stadium of Light's Stokoe statue

Walk from South Shields FC to SoL will put spotlight on men's mental health Kevin Clark

Children at the Beacon of Light were excited to meet SAFC player Jewison Bennette.

SAFC star enjoys a kick-about with children at the Beacon of Light Neil Fatkin

Aji Alese celebrates his first Sunderland goal at Watford earlier this season

Aji Alese gives an update on his injury and reflects on SAFC spell so far

The tree-planting ceremony.

Gift from the Queen planted in Sunderland at home of Foundation of Light Ross Robertson

So many archive photos. Is there someone you know in one of them?

On your marks, set …. bake retro style! Chris Cordner

FAMILY FUN DAY ...Foundation of Light.

See scores of families having fun at Foundation of Light free community day Katy Wheeler

Visitors can lift the League One play offs trophy

Have your photo taken with League One play off trophy at family fun day Katy Wheeler

Ian Cutter from BIM73 at the Beacon of Light

Beacon of Light announces trio of new signings as it supports local businesses Sam Johnson

Around 700 children have taken part in a skipping festival at the Beacon of Light.

Hundreds of children enjoy return of Skipping Festival at the Beacon of Light Neil Fatkin

Francesca Regan of the Foundation of Light with Rebecca Cresswell from legal firm Sweeney Miller.

Watch 'Boot Wall' campaign for Sunderland AFC fans to share their love for club Ryan Smith

Sunderland mayor and mayoress Harry and Dorothy Trueman with organisers Paula Wooton and Mel Ogle, behind Delilah Huggins, 10 and Sam Ogle, 14.

‘Independence Day’ for SEND youngsters a huge success Tony Gillan

The Military Veteran Football Club.

Military football club launches in Sunderland for veterans Georgina Cutler

Sam Ogle, centre, at a previous event organised by SPFC, with Ian Williams and Talitha Green.

SEND event coming to SAFC Beacon of Light Tony Gillan

Craig Hepburn (middle) with students at Sunderland's Military Preparation College.

Military preparation college students set to take part in a 12-mile log run Ryan Smith

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins primary school children from Sunderland and South Tyneside on World Book Day to celebrate the joys of reading. Photograph: Alan Hewson

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins local children to share his passion for reading Neil Fatkin

Founder of the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility, David Harrison, meets with Sir Bob Murray CBE, chairman of the Foundation of Light in the Beacon of Light.

Foundation of Light renews partnership to promote social mobility Neil Fatkin

Fausto Acqua

Fausto coffee shop opens new site at Sunderland Aquatic Centre

The Jobs Fair at the Foundation of Light.

Foundation of Light hosts Jobs Fair to help get people into work Neil Fatkin

Mums and toddlers enjoy getting messy with ARTventurers at the Beacon of Light.

Toddlers “get messy” with ARTventurers at the Beacon of Light Neil Fatkin

Helen McArdle and Sir Bob Murray at the Beacon of Light

Foundation of Light “delighted” with £500k donation Neil Fatkin

Sunderland City Mayor, Cllr Harry Trueman, and Mayoress Cllr Dorothy Trueman, attending the Foundation of Light Remembrance Day event at the Beacon of Light.

Military past and future meet on Armistice Day at the Beacon of Light Neil Fatkin

Penshaw Monument is one of a number of iconic Wearside landmarks which will be lit up purple for World Polio Day on October 24th.

Sunderland landmarks to be lit up purple for World Polio Day

The Countess of Wessex (right), Patron of the Foundation of Light charity, is greeted by Emeli Sande (left), as she arrives at the charity's Gala Awards Dinner at the foundation's home, the Beacon of Light. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA.

Foundion of Light holds awards dinner as the charity celebrates 20th anniversary Ryan Smith

The video stars Sunderland AFC players Louise Griffiths, Carl Winchester and Charlotte Potts

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United charities team up to tackle suicide Kevin Clark

Fausto at Silksworth Wellness Centre.

Fausto opens new coffee shop at leisure centre Katy Wheeler

The Beacon of Light

'Tonight we'll light up the sky the way she lit up a room' - Beacon of Light to ... Richard Mennear

Emeli Sande

Emeli Sandé to headline celebration event in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

The Beacon of Light

Annual council meeting could be held at Beacon of Light after High Court ruling James Harrison

Landmarks across the city have remained lit up red and white following Sunderland AFC's Wembley win.

Landmarks across Wearside lit up as a tribute to Sunderland AFC’s Wembley win Ryan Smith

The video call marked the start of the Foundation of Light's 20th birthday celebrations.

Countess of Wessex starts the Foundation of Light’s 20th birthday celebrations Ryan Smith

The Northern Spire Bridge and other landmarks will be lit up purple in support of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Sunderland landmarks lit purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day Georgina Cutler

Light fantastic! Sunderland's Northern Spire bridge.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Shining a light on the issue of child abuse and of neglect Darren Worth

Help for children is only a phone call away.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Despite challenges, we’ll be here to help over Christmas Darren Worth

Andrew Hird.

Fans put rivalries aside to promote World Mental Health Day David Sedgwick

Standing with students at the Beacon of Light, from left to right, Craig Hepburn training instructor, Laurence ‘Ronnie’ Corbett, regional operations manager, motivational preparation college for training (North), Connan Cuthbertson MPCT Sunderland Centre manager and Stephen, forrest skills tutor.

Armed Services recruitment means move for college Fiona Thompson

Clinic director Matt Gaskell insists "recovery is very likely" for gambling addicts who seek help.

'We are still here for you' - says gambling service Gavin Ledwith

Sir Bob Murray at the Foundation of Light's Beacon of Light building prior to its 2018 opening.

Sir Bob Murray praises FoL charity grant Gavin Ledwith