# FOUNDATION OF LIGHT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1089333
- **Other names:** SAFC FOUNDATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 14, 2001
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1089333


## Contact

- **Address:** Beacon of Light, Vaux Brewery Way, SUNDERLAND
- **Postcode:** SR5 1SN
- **Phone:** 01915634777
- **Email:** gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk
- **Website:** www.foundationoflight.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES, PARTICULARLY IN THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND AND CUMBRIA (THE "AREA OF BENEFIT"):-1) TO RELIEVE PERSONS IN NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK;2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ATTENDING SCHOOLS AND CLUBS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT THROUGH THE USE OF A GAME OF FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES AS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND THEREOF TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH CHILDREN AND ANY YOUNG PERSONS; AND3) TO PROMOTE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

**Activities:** The Foundation strives to? Raise educational attainment; inspire a commitment to learning? Increase skills and access to employment by connecting people to the world of work? Enable people to develop healthier and happier lives; support the development of vibrant and respectful communities? Provide more opportunities for inclusive sport and play inspiring participation and achievement;

**Area of benefit:** PARTICULARLY IN THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND AND CUMBRIA




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Spain
- Durham
- South Tyneside
- Sunderland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £4910621 | £5222526 | £16599848 | 150 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £4293757 | £4772165 | £16911753 | 143 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £4385917 | £4929425 | £17390161 | 144 |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £3775505 | £4098441 | £17933669 | 163 |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £4374585 | £4239192 | £18256605 | 135 |



## Trustees

- **ROBERT SYDNEY MURRAY CBE** (Chair)
- Baroness Estelle Morris
- George Clarke — appointed Dec. 14, 2013
- HONOURABLE JAMES RAMSBOTHAM C.B.E.
- Jill Scott MBE — appointed Dec. 5, 2023
- KATE ADIE
- Kyril Robert Leonid Louis-Dreyfus — appointed July 20, 2021
- LADY TANNI GREY-THOMPSON — appointed Nov. 30, 2018
- Martin Hibbert — appointed Dec. 9, 2021
- SIR TIM RICE
- STEVE CRAM MBE