Our very own coffee shop inspired by Sunderland's shipyards and local history. It's the perfect pitstop for refreshments or an ideal place to meet up with friends, family or clients. It's also open every SAFC home game as part of the matchday Fan Zone.
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The Fans Supporting Fans mental health drop-in service for football fans is run by supporters' group the Sunderland Branch Liaison Council and local charity Washington Mind, in partnership with Foundation of Light.
Drop-in every home matchday from 12.30-2.30pm
The first of its kind - a dedicated women’s peer-to-peer support group.
The initiative aims to provide a safe and supportive space for women to openly discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.
The free to attend drop-in group is open to all females aged 18+. 6.30 - 7.30pm and every Tuesday.
Sports Spaces
From our Indoor Arena to the Rooftop Football Pitch, you can play a wide variety of sports at the Beacon of Light.
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Yard Nine Café
With a locally-sourced menu, featuring a selection of sweet and savoury snacks and hot and cold beverages, Yard Nine is your new one-stop for a quick coffee break, a leisurely lunch, or a spot to catch up with friends.
The Little Yard
The Little Yard is our farmyard themed play café designed for Under 2s allowing little ones to explore and play while adults can relax with a hot drink from Yard Nine.
Date: Tuesdays 10:30am and Thursdays 12pm noon
Age: 55+
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Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Beacon of Light highlighted a range of vital support services from across the region in the pre-match Fan Zone ahead of Sunderland AFC’s game against Manchester United.
Supporters and the local community can now get even more from every visit to the Beacon of Light with the launch of Beacon of Light Membership.
Beacon of Light proudly hosted a welcome for Peter Stewart, a primary school head teacher from Manchester who is walking over 1,000 miles between all 20 Premier League stadiums.
Every penny we make at the Beacon is given back to the Foundation of Light, to help tackle some of our region's biggest challenges including social isolation, unemployment, food poverty and poor physical and mental health.
Thanks to you, this critical community work can continue.
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