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MORE THAN JUST A FOOTBALL CHARITY foundationof light.co.uk Foundation of Light
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1089333
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THE FOUNDATION OF LIGHT IS MUCH MORE THAN A FOOTBALL CHARITY. SPORT INSPIRES AND MOTIVATES MANY PEOPLE TO MAKES CHANGES BUT TO ONLY CONSIDER SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS, MISSES THE GREATER AND LONG-LASTING IMPACTS IT MAKES EVERY DAY. READ ON TO SEE EXACTLY HOW WE ARE USING SPORT TO CHANGE LIVES.
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FOUNDATION OF LIGHT LIGHTING THE WAY FOR OTHERS... Welcome to our annual yearbook and a new era for Foundation of Light. This year we completed our ambitious move into the landmark Beacon of Light, our new £20m home and a centre of opportunity for the whole region. The Beacon holds a special place in my heart as a gift from the Foundation to every man, woman and child in Sunderland and beyond. As a football-inspired charity, it sets us apart from all others, fusing together
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the best of what football and sport can encourage, motivate and achieve. The Beacon provides us with a unique place to welcome all generations and a setting to perfectly complement partner strategies to continue to revitalise, rejuvenate and strengthen our region. As part of the campaign to build the Beacon we were very lucky to be welcomed into Buckingham Palace by HRH the Countess of Wessex GCVO, who has been an enthusiastic champion of our work for more than 15 years. As a key supporter of the Foundation, I feel
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CONTENTS 04 TALENT SPOTTERS
20 ACHIEVERS
06 SCHOLARS
22 IN SAFE HANDS
08 TEAM PLAYERS
24 BUSINESS LEADERS
10 ACHIEVERS
26 SUPPORTERS
12 GAME CHANGERS
29 PROTECTORS
14 LEADERS
30 OPPORTUNITY MAKERS
16 MOTIVATORS
31 BACK ROOM STAFF
18 INNOVATORS
2018 SAW THE BEACON OF LIGHT OPEN ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC
that the Beacon would not have been built without her support and I cannot thank her enough for her commitment to our cause. Our relationship with our parent football club has also been revived and reinvigorated with Sunderland AFC owner Stewart Donald joining our board of Trustees, and work behind the scenes is underway to further embed the Foundation in SAFC’s broader community engagement strategy that will pay dividends for even more people in this region.
I hope you will explore the Beacon for yourself and agree there is nowhere else quite like it. I’m especially proud it’s a first for the North East as well as the UK and I am certain it will inspire many more people to try something new, learn more or do more and change thousands of lives for the better.
SIR BOB MURRAY CBE CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
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SUPPORTED OVER 2,065 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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Disability Awareness sessions in Primary Schools teaching pupils and staff.
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TALENT SPOTTERS MIA | SHINING LIGHT Dance helped Mia find her voice. Mia is a very shy young girl with downs syndrome and learning difficulties who is non-verbal most of the time. Since she started attending our disability dance after-school club she has transformed into being far more confident, and enthusiastic about dance and play. She has learned five full dance routines off by heart (including one
Lots to play at a Disability Festival at the Beacon of Light.
EQUALITY GOLD STANDARD AWARD FOR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
using props) and loves to show off her moves. Dance lessons with our specialist coaches increased Mia’s confidence enough for us to spot her incredible talent but more importantly give her a vehicle through which she can express herself and have fun. Sometimes all it takes is a different activity or a different approach to help people shine.
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Duncan Watmore and Tom Flanagan helping children improve their literacy at a Primary Stars event.
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Helping adults develop their skills and find employment at our Karbon Chester-le-Street Outreach Centre.
French and English students taking part in the international Erasmus project.
1,604 QUALIFICATIONS/ ACCREDITATIONS GAINED
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SCHOLARS
CAMERON | A RISING STAR Cameron converted a love of football into a University place. Part of the first ever group to complete the two-year football scholarship with us, Cameron was a role model student establishing himself as captain of the squad and achieving remarkable results on and off the pitch. In the programme, youngsters access high-level football coaching and compete in a national league whilst undertaking qualifications. Cameron’s footballing prowess was considerable,
but it was his academic drive that stood out and he achieved a triple distinction which he used to gain a place at Durham University studying Sports Science. We are here to ensure that everybody has a chance of an education, using people’s passion for football, and now the outstanding facilities at the Beacon of Light, to engage them in all types of learning enhancing what our local schools already deliver and bringing new knowledge and skills to adults and families.
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27,756 IMPROVED ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IN FOOTBALL AND SPORT
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SAFC players supporting one of our coaches at a Primary Stars session.
SAFC Executive Director Charlie Methven, and players, meet family learners.
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TEAM PLAYERS NATHANIEL | SUPPORTED Our team extends way beyond our employees, helping players like Nathaniel and coaches like Jack, become the best they can be. Nathaniel started in our Little Dribblers programme when he was just 18 months old just as coach Jack was completing his traineeship. Jack writes: “He is the most wellbehaved child and his brain is like a sponge. Ever since I have been working with him, he has always been polite and a pleasure to teach and has really helped me develop into the professional coach I have become.
“I always remember his mam reassuring me after I did a session that didn’t go to well when I was only 16 and telling me to keep at it. Now I am coaching Nathaniel as a full-time member of staff on our Promising Little Dribblers programme.” We are lucky enough to be supported by a fantastic team that includes: Sunderland AFC players, directors and fans; parents; local businesses; other community organisations and so many more.
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WORKED WITH OVER 33,279 COURSE REGISTRANTS
DELIVERED OVER 508,550 AGGREGATE CONTACT HOURS
SUPPORTED 144 SCHOOLS INCLUDING 18 SPECIAL SCHOOLS
25,569 PEOPLE RAISED CONFIDENCE 24,705 RAISED MOTIVATION OUR DISABLED YOUNGSTERS WON A NATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
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WORKED WITH 5,731 PARTICIPANTS IN PRIMARY STARS AND ENGAGED 112 SCHOOLS
SAFC CHIEFS GAVE ADVICE TO OUR PREMIER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE HEAT WINNERS
THE CROATIAN COASTAL CYCLE CHALLENGE RAISED OVER £50,000
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1,911 IMPROVED MATHS SKILLS 2,284 IMPROVED ENGLISH SKILLS Luke O’Nien and SAFC Executive Director Charlie Methven visit local school for ‘Gift of Football’.
Revitalise project providing sport and social opportunities for all ages at Trimdon Dean.
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GAME CHANGERS KARIN | AN INSPIRATION Inspiring grandmother Karin puts family first. Karin, and her family have been through real adversity but, refusing to be beaten, she wanted to demonstrate that whatever happens they are still there for each other. Karin’s daughter suffered two house fires in quick succession, the second just before Christmas 2017, meaning they lost all their presents and most of their personal possessions just after they had got their lives going again. Grandson Deacon and his mother moved in with Karin in her two-bedroom house, not wanting to
live vulnerably on their own. Karin has given up her bedroom for her daughter and now sleeps downstairs. Wanting to show Deacon that they could still have fun together, and bond, she signed up for Family Learning. Despite struggling a lot with reading and writing, finding formal learning a challenge, she has attended both maths and English courses and her skills have markedly improved. What’s more she’s ‘changed the game’ from her family struggling to her family strengthening. We’re committed to giving all families the chance to strengthen those bonds so that they can flourish.
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Families taking part in a healthy cooking class in the Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Kitchen.
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WE HAVE WORKED WITH
1,484 FAMILIES
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8,293 IMPROVED BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDE Kicks sessions giving youngsters the chance to do something positive in their community.
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VOLUNTEERS ENGAGED IN FOUNDATION ACTIVITY
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South Shields
SOUTH TYNESIDE
Cleadon, Whitburn & the Boldons
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Sunderland North
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Washington
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Sunderland West
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SUNDERLAND Sunderland Coalfield
East
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COUNTY DURHAM County Durham
In partnership with Cestria.
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OUR COMMUNITY REACH 1. NORTH DURHAM 2. CHESTER-LE-STREET 3. WASHINGTON 4. BEACON OF LIGHT 5. STADIUM OF LIGHT 6. EAST DURHAM 7. SOUTH DURHAM
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LEADERS ERIN | LEADING THE WAY Erin led the way in her community. Erin joined the Kicks programme in Consett when it was mainly an informal football session for boys. She took a proactive role in getting more teenage girls to attend, introducing new activities focussed on making the sessions more inclusive. This kickstarted a change that sees the session attendance now 70% female. One of the sessions she helped set up was a homework club for teens attending Kicks and younger children
attending the Mini Kickers session, giving the youngsters an opportunity to help each other with school work in a relaxed and sociable environment. Erin also progressed to head of the local youth forum. In the communities we work in, and the outreach centres especially, we aim to empower people to enable the change that they would like to see and steer our work to suit them. Erin is just one of many leaders across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham we are lucky to empower.
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MOTIVATORS RICHARD | ON THE UP! Only a few years ago Richard struggled to leave his home. Now he’s at the front of ours. For many years 26-year-old Richard suffered with severe anxiety, only leaving the house to go to the Job Centre and feeling unable to gain help. During one trip he met our Back in the Game employability team who told him how
they could help him build his confidence and motivation. From there it’s been a long and steady journey for Richard: completing the course; gaining qualifications; volunteering to support others in a similar situation; and he is now employed as a sports assistant at the Beacon of Light.
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With motivation and confidence we’ve been able to support him every step of the way.
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THE ARRIVA WORLD OF WORK ZONE IN THE BEACON OF LIGHT An immersive learning environment where people can gain the skills needed to work in regional industries including catering, digital media and engineering.
APPRENTICESHIPS
LAUNCHED NEW VETERANS EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME
We have expanded our apprenticeship programme to market to external businesses operating with a 100% pass rate and a 95% retention rate.
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Men’s Health programme Man v Fat changing lifestyles with 5-a-side.
A CENTRE FOR SPORTING OPPORTUNITY BUT OFFERING SO MUCH MORE ALL FUNDS RAISED BY THE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE BEACON OF LIGHT GO BACK INTO THE FOUNDATION OF LIGHT
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Families celebrate their achievements with Kevin Ball at the Beacon.
SAFC Manager Jack Ross addresses our Corporate Members at Fixtures Breakfast.
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THE CORE OF THE COMMUNITY BEACON OF LIGHT | LIGHTING UP LIVES
The Beacon is becoming the physical embodiment of Foundation of Light housing all the activity you have read about and much more. We are already delivering a social return on investment through our four delivery zones: education: health and wellbeing; sport and play; and world of work; with
£73m expected to be generated over the next 19 years. Every pound spent within the Beacon from those using it’s sporting facilities, conference space or learning areas, contributes towards this change. It is a regional asset giving us something we need. A beacon of change and a beacon of hope.
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BOXING DAY FAN ZONE WAS ATTENDED BY 3,500 FANS
HOSTED BRING IT ON ENGINEERING EXPO WITH 2,000 ATTENDEES
NORTH EAST AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE EXHIBITION ATTENDED BY 350 DELEGATES HOSTED INTERNATIONAL ERASMUS SCHOOLS EVENT WITH 150 PUPILS
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LAUNCHED SAFC BUSINESS LEAGUE WITH SOME OF THE NORTH EAST LEADING COMPANIES OVER 60 ADULT AND JUNIOR NETBALL TEAMS HAVE PLAYED AT THE BEACON
PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE VITAL VIBRANT ASPIRATIONAL
HOSTED OUR FIRST CORPORATE TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM BUILDING DAYS
LAUNCHED WALKING FOOTBALL WITH SAFC FORMER PLAYERS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SAW 400 PEOPLE ATTEND ALONGSIDE SAFC PLAYERS
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SAFE HANDS FINANCIALS
Statement of financial activities for the eight month period ended 31 August 2018 (incorporating Income and Expenditure account) (DRAFT AT TIME OF PRINT). Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £
Total for the eight Total for the 12 month period month period ending 31 Aug 18 ending 31 Dec 17 £ £
Income from Donations and legacies
15,993
160,797
176,790
325,315
Charitable activities
396,112
1,293,997
1,690,109
3,021,445
Other trading activities
370,333
-
370,333
504,892
1,261
-
1,261
1,779
783,699
1,454,794
2,238,493
3,853,431
Investments Total income
Expenditure on
Raising funds
222,844
-
222,844
402,385
Charitable activities
349,306
1,645,527
1,994,833
3,638,365
Other
-
7,500
7,500
16,314
Total expenditure
572,150
1,653,027
2,225,177
4,057,064
Net income/(expenditure)
211,549
(198,233)
13,316
(203,633)
(199,464)
199,464
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-
12,085
1,231
13,316
(203,633)
Total funds brought forward
487,499
181,646
669,145
872,778
Total funds carried forward
499,584
182,877
682,461
669,145
Transfers between funds Net movement in funds
All gains and losses recognised in the year are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. All income and expenditure are derived from continuing activities. There is no difference between the net movement in funds shown above and their historical cost equivalents.
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INVOLVE. EDUCATE. INSPIRE. Departmental Analysis
Income Expenditure ÂŁ ÂŁ Sport and Play
120,475
151,357
Education
487,759
494,526
World of Work
759,495
851,110
87,065
156,044
783,699
572,150
2,238,493
2,225,177
Health Fundraising and Governance
Income Analysis %
17%
18%
17%
18% 65%
17%
l Grant / Restricted Income l Unrestricted Commercial Income l Sport and Play and Coaching Income
65% 17% 18%
l Corporate l Trusts & Foundations l Public
18% 44% 38%
l Fundraising and Administration l Delivery of service costs
15% 85%
18% 65%
Grant Income Analysis % 18% 65% 44% 18% 38% 18%
44%
38% 44% 38%
15%
Spending Analysis % 15%
85% 15% 85%
85%
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Our team in front of our new home.
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The Beacon bristling with activity.
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BUSINESS LEADERS
LESLEY | OUTSTANDING As Sir Bob mentioned in his introduction, we are now at the beginning of a new era with the Beacon of Light being as much of a responsibility as an opportunity. Key to our success will be the smooth running of the facility and making sure that people are using the Beacon for what it was intended. Progress has already been made in this regard (pages 20-21) but we will forge on to ensure we
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are delivering what our communities want and need. We must also ensure that the Beacon’s potential is met allowing us to reinvest, through the Foundation, into our community and broaden our impact. Whilst the Beacon of Light is now our home, we remain at the heart of our communities across the North East through our outreach centres, acting as each neighbourhood’s ‘tailor-made Foundations’.
Engineering now on offer in our World of Work zone.
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Our employability-themed portfolio of programmes is set for an overhaul, embedding industry-specific qualifications and real-life working environments into learning, increasing the chances of our learners gaining longterm employment. Through the Beacon of Light’s World of Work Zone we will be able to deliver training and qualifications in fields including catering, engineering, construction and more.
We will expand the range of education courses on offer, including microsessions for parents bringing their children to the Beacon of Light, and we will ensure that health (physical and mental) continues to be embedded in everything that we do. Finally, we will assert ourselves once again as an industry leader, setting a shining example for others.
LESLEY OUR CEO RECEIVED THE OUTSTANDING IMPACT AWARD We will inspire our participants and partners in achieving and being more.
LESLEY SPUHLER OBE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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SUPPORTERS > PARTNERS *
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INVOLVE. EDUCATE. INSPIRE. > SUPPORTERS Alan Hewson Photography*
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
Bespoq Commercial Solutions Limited
Aspire Technology Solutions
Northumbrian Water
BIM73 Digital Engineering
Astley Signs Limited
OSE European
Brack Office Solutions
Barclays Corporate
Precision Printing*
Brewin Dolphin
BETDAQ*
Reds Hair Salon
Bridle Insurance
Bidfood
River Green
Bridle Vehicle Leasing Company
Brian Henderson
Santander
Brims Construction
BT*
SCS
Camerons Brewery Ltd
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Sir Bob Murray and Family
CDC Wealth Management
St. James’s Place
City of Sunderland
County Durham Community Foundation
Sunderland Branch Liaison Committee
Communicate Technology PLC
County Durham Housing Group
Sunderland College
Dr Ian Widdrington
Sunderland Echo
Daykin & Storey
Dunelm Glass Limited
The Act Foundation
Durham County FA
The Football Association
DWP
Tolent*
Elior
Tombola
Esh Group*
Top Model of Sunderland
Garfield Weston Foundation
Total Office Product Supplies Limited
Gateshead Council
Total Sport North East Limited
Gentoo* Great Annual Savings Group*
United Carlton Office Systems Limited
Hilton Garden Inn
VIP - For All Your Special Occasions
HLA Services*
Virgin Money
Identity Consult
Ward Hadaway*
INK Formacion SL
Washington Millennium Centre
Inspiresport Jamie Oliver Foundation
> CORPORATE MEMBERS 808 Leisure Limited
Lambton Castle and Estate
AB Roofing Solutions Limited
Mark Laws
Activ Technology Limited
Mediaworks
Air Design Systems Ltd
Michael Oliver
All Floors Services Limited
Mike & Leila Thorne
Aphrodite
Ministry of Defence
AR Controls
Morrisons Foundation
Area North Training & Safety Systems Limited
Moving on Tyne & Wear National Citizen Service Netball England Newcastle International Airport NHS Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd North Star Housing Group
Cottam Brush DJN Limited Dominos Pizza Durham Driver Hire DTW Promotional Dunelm-Aircon Limited Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel Durham City Interiors Eco Cleans UK Energy Compare Limited Everyone Active Expert Tooling Ferguson’s Transport Fitz Architects Future Skills Vision Gary Craig Architectural Services Ltd. George Washington Hotel Golf & Spa Griffith Textile Machines LTD Hall and Angus Limited Hay and Kilner Hays Travel Howarth Litchfield Partnership Howie White Resourcing Limited HTS Sunderland
Argent Wealth Limited
Huges Bros Construction Limited
Arrow Commercial Ltd
Hunters Estate Agent Sunderland
Ashford Orthodontics Limited
Impact Northeast
Ashmore Consulting Ltd
Intelex Limited
Aspray
Interlink
Beartas
Jackson Potter
Beechwood Aesthetics
James Herriot Partnership
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JH Coaches
Initiative
Stream on Demand
JH Partners
O’Brien Metal
JLB Facilities Management
Oculus HR
Sunderland Carers Centre
Joe Halliday Recruitment Limited
Paul Gerry
Just Travel Cover King Brothers Kingsley Coaches Ltd Konica Minolta L&J Distribution L&J Rich Sauces Ltd Liebherr Sunderland Works Live and Unsigned Lofthouse and Partners Low Energy Lighting Solutions Lyndon Systems Limited
SVS Concepts Limited
Owben Limited
Taylor Hall Financial Services
PBL Print
The Apartment Group
PC Electrical 2000 Limited Port of Call Protect365 Q Laser Limited Rain Data Limited
Roadwise Rosie Page
Melanie Hill
Marco Gabbiadini
The Lancaster Group
Sharon Hodgson MP
The Mortgage Dog
Stephanie Houghton MBE
Todd and Cue Total Resources (UK) Limited TSG Ltd
RTC North
Aly Dixon
The Energy Check Company
The Works
Richard Reed Solicitors
Kevin Ball Peter Fidler CBE, DL
The Steadfast Group
Resources NE Ltd
The Rt Hon. The Baroness Hilary Armstrong of Hilltop
The Blizzard
The Office Team
Resolve (Care Northern) Limited
> AMBASSADORS Tasmin Archer
TTR Barnes
Tony Jeffries David Jones Kevin Maguire Jamie Martin The Rt Hon.The Baroness Margaret McDonagh OBE Jimmy Montgomery BEM
Malcolm & Donna Hays
Sam Dowden Limited
McNally and Thompson Limited
Seaham Hall Hotel
UK Asbestos Specialists Ltd
Seaton Consultants Ltd
Viztek Limited
Michael J Oliver
Michael Hodgson Chartered Surveyors
Siglion
Washington Components
Kevin Phillips
Mincoffs Solicitors MMC Strategic Marketing Molson Coors
Signature Truck & Van
Willowcrete Manufacturing Co Limited
Sintons Law Firm SJ Manufacturing Limited
Woodfordel Ltd
Guy Mowbray
The Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate CBE The Futureheads Philippa Tomson
Mortons Law
Spire Washington Hospital
Muckle LLP
SSAS Advisers
Gavin Slark
NatWest/RBS
Station Taxis (Sunderland) LTD
The Lake Poets
Newcastle Gateshead
Alan Ferguson OBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of Fergusons Transport is proud to be one of the first to purchase a step.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 73 STEP SPONSORSHIP Make your mark with one of our a laser-etched stainless steel step plates on the main staircase running through the centre of the Beacon of Light. The step will carry your company name and logo for
just £5,000 which will be there for 300,000 people to see every year for a lifetime. Step up for your community by getting involved with this, or one of the other branding opportunities in the Beacon.
To secure your space on the 73’ Staircase contact Clare on 0191 563 4777 or email clare.wilson@foundationof light.co.uk
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SAFEGUARDING > SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT The Foundation of Light takes safeguarding very seriously – nothing is more important to us than the safety and welfare of the people that we work with, so safeguarding is embedded at the heart of everything that we do. We ensure that our staff are checked and vetted at the highest level allowed for each role (including criminal records checks) and they all receive training commensurate to
their positions that enable them to carry out their roles to the highest standard. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we are committed to taking any reasonable action to ensure the safety of all those who use our services, whether they are children, young people or adults. We also work in partnership with other organisations to ensure that we can respond to everyone’s needs in an appropriate way.
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CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF FOOTBALL If you would like to get involved and help us change even more lives, there are several ways you can do this individually or as a business: • Sponsor one of our programmes, staff members or events
of the building’s other branding opportunities • Leave a legacy in your will • Fundraise for us in events like the Great North Run • Volunteer your time or expertise
• Purchase a step in the Beacon of Light ‘73 Staircase or take advantage
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BACK ROOM STAFF > PATRON
> CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex GCVO
Lesley Spuhler OBE
> CHAIR OF TRUSTEES Sir Bob Murray CBE > TRUSTEES Kate Adie OBE DL George Clarke Paul Collingwood MBE Stephen Cram CBE Stewart Donald Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, DL The Rt Hon. The Baroness Estelle Morris of Yardley, PC Colonel The Hon. James Ramsbotham CBE, DL Sir Tim Rice
> DIRECTORS Phil King Jamie Wright > EDUCATION AND SKILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Rt Hon. The Baroness Estelle Morris of Yardley, PC Audrey Bolam Lynda Brown Jill Corbett Ian Green Ian Kershaw Dean Marshall Karen Marshall Alison Maynard Graeme Thompson
> AUDIT COMMITTEE Ken Bremner Mark Hetherington Sue Reece Peter Walker > AUDITORS KPMG LLP > BANKERS Barclays Bank plc > LEGAL Ward Hadaway > COMPANY SECRETARY Ward Hadaway
SPONSOR Print My Way is a specialist provider of printed products – offering everything from business cards and brochures to wrapping paper and wedding stationery. Set up in memory of Martyn Young in 2019, the
A SPECIAL MENTION...
Sunderland-based organisation is led by Martyn’s wife Donna and her all-female team, who are committed to outstanding quality and service, and have more than a decade of industry experience.
Contact: Email: hello@printmyway.co.uk Tel: 0191 516 6242 84T North East BIC, Sunderland, SR5 2TQ
In memory of Martyn Young, a good friend of the Foundation who helped us tell our most important stories.
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CONTACT US Foundation of Light Beacon of Light Stadium Park Sunderland SR5 1SN United Kingdom T: 0191 563 4777 E: info@foundationoflight.co.uk foundationoflight.co.uk Foundation of Light @SAFCFoL Registered Office: Beacon of Light Stadium Park Sunderland SR5 1SN REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1089333