New Health and Social Care Academy opens
Our new Health and Social Care Academy has opened at the Beacon of Light with the aim of attracting more young people into the industry.
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Special Tree to Commemorate The Queen Planted Outside the Beacon
It was a very special day on Wearside when Sunderland AFC’s official charity, the Foundation of Light, planted a unique gift from The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) “Tree of Trees” sculpture.
Beacon opens doors as ‘Warm Space’ this winter
The home of the Foundation of Light will join forces with other voluntary and community sector partners to join the City Council’s network of warm spaces across Sunderland this winter.
Black History Month | Sunderland hero Gary Bennett praises Beacon
Every October in the UK since 1987, the country has celebrated Black History Month, an opportunity which allows the nation to celebrate the accomplishments of black Britons.
Premier League trophy visits Beacon of Light in 30th-anniversary celebrations
The Premier League trophy recently visited the Beacon of Light as part of the Premier League’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Functional Fitness at the Beacon
The Beacon of Light is the new base for SR Functional Fitness training sessions.
SAFC duo join kids on holiday courses
Black Cats duo Dan Neil and Leon Dajaku showed off their flicks and tricks as they joined budding footballers at the Beacon.
Trio of new signings for Beacon of Light
Beacon of Light has made a hat-trick of new signings, after launching a new scheme to support businesses from across the region.
SAFC Matchday Fan Zones at the Beacon
Ahead of every Sunderland AFC home game the Beacon of Light plays host the Matchday Fan Zone.