Foundation of Light Yearbook

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL FOOTBALL CHARITY?

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TEAM TALK

BY SIR BOB MURRAY CBE FOUNDER OF FOUNDATION OF LIGHT

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IMAGES: ABOVE 1. SIR BOB MURRAY CBE Chair of Trustees A lifetime in football 2. LITTLE DRIBBLERS Children learning through play Establishing a love of sport and physical activity 3. BEACON OF LIGHT Welcoming community hub for all Our future home

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WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL FOOTBALL CHARITY? The theme of this year’s book is one that is very close to my heart – football!

I have been a football fan for more than 60 years and enjoyed a labour of love working in football for over three decades with Sunderland, Foundation of Light, Wembley Stadium and more recently St George’s Park – the national football centre.

Coming from a footballing background there are many parallels to be drawn between what makes a successful football team and what the Foundation has achieved over the years.

In football, success is most often measured week to week, by wins and losses, the league table and silverware.

We are equally driven but our success is measured by different ambitions. Our goals are set to create legacy and make a lasting difference for generations to come.

Our victories are about the communities we involve and motivate, the minds we educate, the people we inspire and most importantly the lives we change.

And 2015 has been a year to celebrate even more success stories and triumphs. It has been a year of remarkable achievements, surpassing even our own expectations.

We coached over 36,000 course registrants, our ground breaking programmes won glowing recommendations from their peers, we received regional and national awards and our Chief Executive was recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list for her services to charities in the North East.

But that’s not all – we also won the right to open our own specialist school and topped the £10m fundraising landmark for the Beacon of Light, our inspirational new home. These are outstanding accomplishments that will herald a new era for the Foundation.

The various sections in this book celebrate our shared goals and successes, and demonstrate how we as a team are leading the pack and setting the standards others strive for.

Thank you for being part of our team and our success.

ROBYN Sports Development Officer Silver medallist with England at the 2015 Deaf Futsal World Championships

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STRONG LEADERSHIP DISCIPLINE TEAMWORK KNOWLEDGE

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TACTICS STAYING HEALTHY BACK-UP PLAN FOCUS

22. DECISION MAKING 24. GOALSCORING 26. FINANCIALLY SOUND 28. GREAT SUPPORTERS

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A. FOUNDATION OF LIGHT As a charity we are financially independent of Sunderland AFC and rely on fundraising for 90% of project costs.

To find out how you can get involved visit foundationof light.co.uk B. BEACON OF LIGHT Our new Beacon facility is well on it’s way to hitting the £17m target but more fundraising is needed.

If you are interested in investing, donating or simply want to know more, visit beaconof light.co.uk

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STRONG LEADERSHIP A LEADER WHO INSPIRES A VISION THAT DRIVES CHANGE

LEADERSHIP IS A KEY PRIORITY FOR FOUNDATION OF LIGHT, NOT JUST AT THE TOP BUT ALL THROUGH THE ORGANISATION AS WE CONTINUE TO PIONEER NEW WAYS OF WORKING.

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The benefits of last year’s restructure are now apparent with increased engagement with schools and partners. We have instilled strong leaders within each core area: Education; Health and Wellbeing; Sport and Play and World of Work, and they are driving innovation in their fields.

We are establishing a Foundation DNA; a set of guiding principles that will empower our

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DELIVERED OVER 17,000 SESSIONS WITH A PORTFOLIO OF OVER 40 PROGRAMMES

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COURSE ENGAGEMENTS

OVER 36,000 staff to lead course participants in the search for their successes. our programmes for 16-19 year olds are developing greatly helping our young people find a place in the world, with new Football Scholarship programme launching this year alongside the Coaching Academy creating future leaders, and supplementing our already outstanding back on track programme.

My achievements as Chief Executive have only been possible with the efforts of the fantastic team around me which includes our many supporters and partners, who are all committed to making a difference to those in the North East.

Thank you for your support.

Lesley Spuhler OBE Chief Executive

CHARITY LEADER OF THE YEAR

ANOTHER AWARD

CEO AWARDED OBE

IMAGES: ABOVE RIGHT 1. WORLD OF WORK Practical experience and skills With local businesses 2. SPORT AND PLAY Player progression pathways Helping youngsters thrive 3. EDUCATION Supporting national curriculum delivery With the regions’ schools 4. HEALTH AND WELLBEING Establishing healthy habits For adults and children

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DISCIPLINE OUR VALUES GUIDE EVERYTHING WE DO

EDUCATION

FOUNDATION VALUES a. We work as a team b. We are professional c. We are proud of what we do and dedicated to achieving our goals d. We are progressive and forward thinking e. We are fully committed to achieving the best for our customers and communities f. We are passionate and enthusiastic

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SUPPORTERS

SPORT AND PLAY WORLD OF WORK

TEAM PLAYERS

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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TEAMWORK UNITY IS OUR STRENGTH

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JOE Specialist Disability Coach Foundation of Light

JESS Derwentside Homes Partners since 2011

IMAGES: ABOVE 1. CHALLENGING UNEMPLOYMENT Helping rejuvenate the region Developing new skills at Caterpillar outreach centre 2. LINKING COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE Creating learning and development opportunities Innovating new partnerships 3. WORKING IN SCHOOLS Helping Primary and Secondary schools excel Driving inclusion through programmes including Disability Awareness

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DAISY Little Dribbler Played since 3 years old

WE PULL TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM A BROAD RANGE OF FIELDS TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS. Even though our staff are the core of our success, our team is much wider with donors, schools, participants and housing providers just some of the groups that link up with us in our mission to help communities realise and achieve their potential.

Our mission to educate and inspire starts with involving organisations and individuals and our inclusive team ethos has helped us build a formidable group through which we enable real change in the region.

Amongst our team are: over 150 schools whose pupils benefitted from our focussed programmes, mapped to key curriculum areas and subject to many Ofsted inspections throughout 2015; local and national businesses who are able to invest in the development of their future workforce as well as realise their Corporate Social Responsibility; and housing providers dedicated to improving the lives of their tenants.

Our most important team members however are our participants and we lead the field for providing inclusive opportunities. Everybody’s welcome as part of our team.

PARTNERSHIPS HAVE GROWN STRONGER

OVER 1,370 DISABLED CHILDREN

ENHANCED OFFERING THROUGH OUTREACH

GIVEN ACCESS TO SPORT

WE HAVE OVER 100 PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES

PAUL Cestria Community Housing Partners since 2008

MISS MARSHALL Head Teacher, Marsden Primary School New schools join every year

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KNOWLEDGE USING SPECIALISTS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS

A PORTFOLIO AS BROAD AS OURS REQUIRES SPECIALISTS WHO ACHIEVE RESULTS. Our employability specialists had something to celebrate when our Back in the Game programme - which helps one in three learners find a job - received

a national award for its ‘remarkable achievements’.

Being so deeply rooted in the communities we serve enables us to develop and adapt programmes that help individuals achieve their goals. Our Family Learning programmes, cited by Ofsted as “good practice”, help bring families closer

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1. VETERANS Forward Assist Specialist programme Using sport to support those with PTSD 2. SCHOOLS Tackle It Programme Bringing social knowledge into the classroom

BACK IN THE GAME AWARD WINNER

WORKED WITH 2,160 FAMILIES

3. ADULT EMPLOYABILITY Back in the Game programme National Award-winning support 4. ADULT EDUCATION BTEC Health programme Upskilling adults with tailored help

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together and gives parents the opportunity to develop their Maths and English skills and gain advice about where their further education could lead.

From his time on our specialist programme he improved his health through exercise and diet, gained work and is now moving on happily with the next stage of his life.

Through our veteran’s programme we met Steven who, like many on the programme, left the forces suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Read Steven’s story online at ourstories.foundationof light.co.uk

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TACTICS A STRONG GAME PLAN INCREASES THE CHANCES OF SUCCESS

A PLANNED AND TAILORED APPROACH TO EACH COMMUNITY YIELDS THE GREATEST SUCCESS. Inspired and supported by our Family Finance programme, a Tow Law group of mothers formed a Community Bank after many in

the area had been affected by loan sharks and high-interest lenders. The programme empowered the group and their families to take greater control of their finances.

In South Tyneside we took cookery equipment into schools to help families combat obesity, teaming up with the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation to teach them how to cook healthy, tasty food on a budget.

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IMAGES: LEFT 1. BENGALI LADIES GROUP Sunderland Initiated by Improving Futures Programme

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2. KICKS Various locations Helping reduce youth Anti-Social Behaviour 3. GARDENING Derwentside Supporting the reopening of a community learning facility COMMUNITY BANK 4.

Durham Safe saving and banking with Tow Law ladies

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A. STADIUM OF LIGHT Centre of Light B SUNDERLAND NORTH Kicks Seaburn enjoyed record numbers with over 1,000 in a year B A C. WASHINGTON Undergone a refit to allow more courses D. SOUTH SHIELDS Forged new partnerships and considering H premises E. CHESTER-LE-STREET Cestria Offices now home Foundation staff F. NORTH DURHAM Celebrated its 4th Birthday and added Back on Track to portfolio G. SOUTH DURHAM Celebrated their 2nd Birthday at Shildon H. EAST DURHAM 16 programmes now delivered from Learning Centre of Light at Caterpillar In partnership with Cestria.

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In Derwentside, youngsters supported the relaunch of a community learning facility by demonstrating their gardening skills and landscaping the surrounding area.

Through the Improving Futures programme we discovered the need for more culturally diverse support across Sunderland, with one success including the setting up of a Bengali ladies’ group. Meeting once a week,

the group offers activities, information and guidance tailored to the women’s needs.

Our international work continued with Foundation staff delivering sport and education programmes in a diverse range of locations including Ireland, Spain and Zambia.

Wherever we are, we ensure that we’re making a difference with the right approach for each local challenge.

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STAYING HEALTHY GETTING THE MIND AND BODY IN SHAPE FOR THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF SPORT ARE WELL DOCUMENTED AND WE HAVE DEVELOPED EVEN MORE OPPORTUNITIES THAN BEFORE FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE.

In 2015 we hosted our largest girls’ football festival with almost 100 young girls attending, taking part in coaching sessions and taking inspiration from their role models from Sunderland AFC Ladies.

Disability and inclusion remains high on our agenda, helping those under-represented in sport gain access to sessions and, more importantly, find a way to love sport.

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CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS

1. MEN’S HEALTH Combating poor physical and mental health Addressing issues specific to adult males

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BENEFIT FROM OUR SPECIALIST PROGRAMMES

2. SOCCERCISE Encouraging fitness through sport and games Helping teens and older find a passion for staying active

33% GROWTH IN GIRLS’ FOOTBALL

3. MAKING MOVES Specialist disability sessions Keeping inclusion on the agenda at all ages 4. GIRLS’ FOOTBALL SAFC Ladies inspiring youngsters at our girls’ festival Driving female participation in football

Coaching from 18 months helps establish a lifelong love of being active and we have also developed phonics sessions to help even more children communicate with the world around them.

Our Men’s Health programme has expanded and we now offer affordable and accessible boot camps across the region for adults wanting to get in shape.

Family Learning courses raise awareness of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety; special programmes delivered in schools build confidence and self-esteem whilst avoiding negative peer pressure; programmes for teens through to adults help develop self-worth and motivation, that is instrumental in affecting greater change in their lives.

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BACK-UP PLAN THINGS DON’T ALWAYS WORK OUT FIRST TIME

WE GIVE PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR LIVES, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR PAST. For those who are lacking direction after school, those leaving with no qualifications at all or those who have long left, our Back

on Track and Back in the Game programmes offers a great mix of personal development, experience and qualifications.

In 2015 Back on Track became available in even more areas – from South Tyneside to Chester-le-Street and Derwentside - and more qualifications were integrated into the programme giving youngsters not in

IMAGES: ABOVE RIGHT 1. BACK IN THE GAME Work placements and experience Real life knowledge and skills 2. IMPROVING FUTURES Free programme for children and their families Advice and support about finance, housing issues, behaviour and health to name a few 3. BACK ON TRACK Employability Programme Re-engaging young people with learning 4. BACK IN THE GAME Working in partnership with local recruiters Practicing interview techniques

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PROGRESSED INTO EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING OR EDUCATION

education, employment or training a chance of a solid foundation on which to kickstart their careers.

Former Family Learning and Back in the Game participant Rachel’s past has included spells of homelessness, prison and substance misuse but the Foundation helped improve her future and that of her family. Now actively

RACHEL Winner of Closer Family Award at our Top Scorer Awards.

Read her story online.

engaged in sport, her son enjoys boxing, which has had a positive impact on his behaviour, with Rachel regularly swimming with her daughter. At the time of writing she is volunteering whilst looking for full time work.

Your Foundation of Light believes everyone deserves a second chance.

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SARAH Further Education Officer Foundation of Light

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FOCUS AVOID DISTRACTIONS AND FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND

IN 2015 DENISE TAYLOR WAS APPOINTED AS PRINCIPAL DESIGNATE OF FOUNDATION OF LIGHT’S NEW SCHOOL. SHE HAS BEEN ON QUITE A JOURNEY, SEEING HOW THE FOUNDATION’S APPROACH

TO LEARNING HAS YIELDED SUCH FANTASTIC RESULTS. The partnership approach that the Foundation utilises ensures that the organisation compliments what schools are doing, as opposed to challenging or competing with it.

For example, many schools utilise the Tackle It programme to address specific challenges in

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NEW ALTERNATIVE PROVISION SCHOOL

1. PITSTOP Based in the Centre of Light Giving children a second chance 2. ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME Rated ‘Top Club’ for participation by the Premier League Teaching children business and enterprise skills

OPENS SEPTEMBER 2016

3. ALTERNATIVE PROVISION SCHOOL Will be housed in the Beacon of Light Helping those under-engaged in education

EIGHT TACKLE IT PROGRAMMES

4. LEARNING THROUGH FOOTBALL PROGRAMME Delivered across all areas in schools Football-themed literacy and numeracy support

their school (including bullying, racism, selfesteem and more) or with particular groups at a vital stage of young people’s development. Learning through Football, which increases enthusiasm for key subjects like Maths and English, is now delivered in schools with the hook of football tapping into a youngster’s imagination.

MAPPED TO PHSE OUTCOMES “As an education professional I see that the Foundation’s success comes from finding a way to communicate and interact with the community, involving people of all abilities, backgrounds and levels of learning. When our school opens we will continue this with those under-engaged in education and help them find the focus needed to become successful.”

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DECISION MAKING PICKING THE RIGHT PATH FOR THE FUTURE

HOSTED

PREMIER LEAGUE 4 SPORT

30 SPORTS

WITHIN SIX MONTHS

FESTIVALS AND COMPETITIONS WITH 2,779 YOUNGSTERS PARTICIPATING

ACHIEVED YEAR TARGET

PL4S NETBALL Wearside Wildcats partnership Offers playing, coaching and officiating opportunities

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FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME LAUNCHING 2016

PL4S TABLE TENNIS 3rd place team in National competition

WE’RE MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES TO ENSURE SPORT PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR REGION’S FUTURE. With almost 15 years expertise of increasing participation in sport our portfolio now hosts an enviable range of opportunities that offer something for everyone.

Our Premier League 4 Sport programme saw us dominate national tables for female participation and allows us to offer taster sessions and progression routes for those wanting to try new sports. Foundation 1.

LITTLE WIGGLERS Early years dance Variety of dance styles for ages 2 years plus

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delivery staff have undertaken afPE training which qualifies them to deliver high quality curriculum PE in schools.

Plans are in place for the Beacon of Light to become home to seven sports including four priority sports; badminton, basketball, netball and football; and by year three it is expected that 15 grassroots teams and 12 clubs will be engaged in Youth Club Development programmes with five disabled clubs; and eight Women’s/Girls clubs also being housed at the centre.

We’re making the right choices to ensure the longevity of sport within the region.

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PL4S JUDO DELIVERED SINCE 2010 Now supporting South Shields Judo

LITTLE DRIBBLERS FOR CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

IMAGES: ABOVE 1. GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL Football at the heart of communities Supporting teams, coaches and players at all levels 2. BEACON OF LIGHT Centre of Opportunity Helping people learn more, do more, be more 3. DANCE COACHING Alternative activity for youngsters from 2 years old Access to sport and play whatever your tastes

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GOAL SCORING THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS FOR A TEAM TO WORK TO THE SAME VALUES TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS.

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FOUNDATION OF LIGHT SPORTS COACHES, TEACHERS AND SPECIALISTS HAVE DELIVERED OVER

36,000 COURSE ENGAGEMENTS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT SUNDERLAND, SOUTH TYNESIDE AND COUNTY DURHAM

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LESLEY SPUHLER CEO OF FOUNDATION OF LIGHT IS

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AWARDED AN OBE FOR HER SERVICES TO NORTH EAST CHARITIES IN THE NEW YEARS HONOURS LIST LESLEY SPUHLER OBE ALSO NAMED CHARITY LEADER OF THE YEAR

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BUSINESSES AND PROVIDED

160 WORK PLACEMENTS SPONSORS AND PARTNERSHIPS ARE ESSENTIAL

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THE PIONEERING IMPROVING FUTURES PROJECT SUPERSEDED

ORIGINAL TARGETS AND HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER YEAR IMPROVING FUTURES PROJECT TACKLING TOUGH ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY

OUR ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME SAW US RATED AS

TOP CLUB BY THE PREMIER LEAGUE FOR PARTICIPATION

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMMES NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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FOUNDATION OF LIGHT IS NAMED

COMMUNITY CHARITY OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORTSBYTE AWARDS

RECOGNISED AS A LEADER IN OUR FIELD

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INTERNATIONAL CYCLE CHALLENGE EVENT RAISED

91% OF LEARNERS IN OUR EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME PROGRESSED

OVER £90,000 FOR FOUNDATION OF LIGHT

INTO FURTHER EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT

GRAFTON GROUP PLC SPONSORING CYCLE CHALLENGE FOR FIFTH YEAR

BACK IN THE GAME / BACK ON TRACK RE-IGNITING MOTIVATION

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SUPPORTED OVER 150 SCHOOLS INCLUDING 20 SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH OUR TARGETED PROGRAMMES

FAMILY LEARNING CITED AS OFSTED GOOD PRACTICE EXAMPLE

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ALEX Winner of Back on Track Award at our Top Scorer Awards.

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ALEX IS ALSO A PARALYMPIC MEDALLIST! ourstories.foundationof light.co.uk

GAVE 1,374

DISABLED CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN SPORT

MAKING MOVES DEPARTMENT DEDICATED TO INCLUSION

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FINANCIALLY SOUND STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE IS THE BASIS OF OUR SUSTAINABILITY

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2015 (incorporating Income and Expenditure account) - Unaudited at time of print. >

Unrestricted funds £

Restricted funds £

Total 2015 £

Total 2014 £

460,970

66,648

527,618

365,388

1,076,306

2,163,526

408,501

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408,501

457,438

6,877

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6,877

13,850

1,952,654

2,230,174

581,277

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581,277

563,083

1,056,737

2,523,526

3,580,263

3,519,175

> Other

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8,478

8,478

7,535

> Total

1,638,014

2,532,004

> INCOME FROM: > Donations and legacies > Charitable activities > Other trading activities > Investments > Total

3,239,832 3,254,818

4,182,828 4,091,494

> EXPENDITURE ON: > Raising funds > Charitable activities

> Net (expenditure) / income > Transfers between funds > Net movement in funds

314,640

(301,830)

(283,307)

283,307

31,333

(18,523)

4,170,018 4,089,793 12,810

1,701

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12,810

1,701

> Total funds brought forward

493,930

342,830

836,760

835,059

> Total funds carried forward

525,263

324,307

849,570

836,760

All gains and losses recognised in the year are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities.

There is no difference between the net incoming resources shown above and their historical cost equivalents.

Audited accounts can be found at charitycommission.gov.uk

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> CURRICULUM AREA ANALYSIS >

Income £

Expenditure £

822,347

879,654

> Education

1,212,925

1,223,345

> World of Work

1,165,184

1,155,338

> Health

112,901

321,926

> Fundraising and Governance

869,471

589,755

4,182,828

4,170,018

> Sport and Play

> Total

> INCOME ANALYSIS % > Sport and Play Coaching Income

> Grant/ Restricted Income

26%

53% 21%

> Unrestricted Commercial Income

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> GRANT ANALYSIS - SECURED IN 2015 % > Corporate

> Public

45%

42%

13% > Trusts and Foundations > SPENDING ANALYSIS % > Fundraising and administration

14%

> Delivery of services costs

86%

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GREAT SUPPORTERS OUR SUPPORTERS MAKE OUR SUCCESS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.

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> SUPPORTERS A Love Supreme Accenture* Apex Radios Arco Limited* Bidvest Brewin Dolphin* Brims Construction* Business Impact UK Children in Need Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland Cycleworld Dunelm Glass Limited Durham County FA East Durham College Education Funding Agency Esh Group Gateshead Council Gentoo Grosvenor Sunderland* Holler Home Group Homeless FA Identity Consult Impact Readiness Fund INK Formacion SL Inspiresport ISOS Housing Group Jamie Oliver Food Foundation Kellett Fund Kids 1st Nurseries Kitwave One Ltd Lambton Estate Limerick DEPS McNally and Thompson Ltd* Mears Group Ltd MGM Precision Music in the Minster New College Durham Newcastle International Airport Northern Rock Foundation North Star Housing Group Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Northumbrian Water Ltd NutritionX Olivers Dental Studio OSE European Paul Callaghan CBE DL Port of Tyne Postcode Community Trust Precision Printing Premier Teachers Public Health Sunderland Quality Hotel Boldon

Reds Santander SCS Sir Bob Murray CBE Sir James Knott Trust Sir Peter Vardy DL Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust SMH Products Ltd Spark Response* Sport England Springfield Sunderland Station Taxis* Sunderland Branch Liaison Committee* Sunderland Echo South Tyneside College The Football Association Tombola Total Office Product Supplies Limited* Total Sport North East* TSG Ltd* Tyne and Wear Sport UK Asbestos Specialists Ltd* Ultimate Sports Trips United Carlton University of Sunderland Utilitywise PLC Valued Accountancy Vertem Asset Management Ward Hadaway* Washington Components* >D IGITAL STRATEGY PARTNERS Leighton Group

* Supporters who are also Corporate Members

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GREAT SUPPORTERS >C ORPORATE MEMBERS Air Design Systems Ltd AK Teaching Alan Hewson Photography Alderclad Limited Alpha 7 Couriers Aphrodite Argent Wealth Limited Arrow Commercial Ltd Ashford Orthodontics Limited Aspire Technology Solutions Bond Dickinson LLP City Financial Ltd Coolcheck Refridgeration Ltd Cottam Brush Element Transfers Elliot Westland Insurance Brokers Expedient Training Services Gary Craig Architectural Services Ltd. GB Lubricants Handelsbanken Hay and Kilner Hays Credit Hays Travel HLA Services HMC Group Howie White Resourcing Limited James Herriot Partnership Jasprint Limited JH Partners John Carr Dairyman Karting North East King Brothers Kingsley Coaches Ltd Lickety Split Liebherr Sunderland Works Michael Hodgson Chartered Surveyors Mincoffs Solicitors Monumental Training Ltd Mortons Solicitors NatWest/RBS Newcastle Racecourse Paul Gerry Paul Stephens Peter Dodd Funeral Directors Premier Services Principal Redu Inc Ltd Richard Reed Solicitors Roadwise Rosie Page Rowlands Accountants RTC North

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Sam Dowden Limited Sedgefield Racecourse Simply Business Development Spire Washington Hospital Square One Law Statex Stephen Hope Wealth Management Sun Spirit Sunderland Association Football Club Supporters Association Sunderland Marriott Hotel The Blizzard The Learning and Development Consortium Thermodynamix Ltd Tolent Construction Ltd TTR Barnes UNW LLP Vantec Europe Limited Woodfordel Ltd

GREAT SUPPORTERS >S CHOOL AND DELIVERY PARTNERS Absolute Sports Travel

Mortimer Community College

AMsportstours Badminton England

Newcastle Eagles Community Foundation

Barbara Priestman Academy

North Yorkshire Soccer Academy

Basketball England

Our Lady of Lourdes RCVA Primary School

British Judo

Newcastle College

Portland Academy

Castle View Academy

Premiership Experience

Catchgate Primary School

Sandhill View Academy

Columbia Grange School

Seaview Primary School

Cotsford Junior School

Simonside Primary School

County Durham Sport

South Hetton Primary School

Coylton FC

Southmoor Academy

CP Sport Dryburgh Athletic Community Club Durham County Cricket Club Easington Lane Primary School England Boxing

South Stanley Infant School South Tyneside Postive Activities Stanley Events St James RCVA Primary School Sunderland CARE Academy

England Netball Farringdon Community Academy Forward Assist

Sunderland High School Table Tennis England Tavistock Nursery

Gilesgate Academy

Team Northumbria

Golf Foundation

Ultimate Sports Trips

Grange Park Primary School

Volleyball England

Hermitage Academy

West Rainton Primary

Kick it Out Leadgate Primary School Limerick Northside We’re OK Initiative Howletch Primary School Marsden Primary School

> AMBASSADORS Carolynne Poole David Jones Jamie Martin OBE Jimmy Montgomery Kevin Ball Kevin Phillips Marco Gabbiadini

Melanie Hill Philippa Tomson Professor Peter Fidler Sharon Hodgson MP Stacie Stewart Stephanie Houghton Tasmin Archer The Futureheads

The Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate CBE The Rt. Honourable The Baroness Hilary Armstrong of Hilltop The Rt. Honourable The Baroness Margaret Jay of Paddington Tony Jeffries

In memory of Denise Robertson MBE who was an Ambassador, supporter and friend of Foundation of Light. Her caring and charitable nature, as well as her warmth and sense of humour, will be sorely missed at the Foundation.

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GREAT SUPPORTERS > TRUSTED IT PARTNER

AS THE GAME CHANGES SO MUST THE TOOLS AND WE TEAMED UP WITH ONE OF THE BEST TO ENSURE THE RIGHT RESULT. Over the last 15 years our organisation has grown in size, engagement and reach, and to meet our developing operational needs we have signed up TSG to become our Trusted IT partner.

As more time is spent in communities and less in our central Stadium of Light base, we shifted IT into the cloud with TSG guiding us along the way.

On their recommendation we have brought Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint on board to allow us to work remotely saving us time, and money, as well as streamlining our communications.

‘Sophos’ UTM (Unified Threat Management) ensures complete network security and with TSG’s own SystemCare, providing 24/7 remote monitored support, TSG make sure we are always getting the most of our IT. We’re proud to partner with TSG who are helping us keep on top of the game.

To find out more about our trusted IT partners, call one of their team on 0333 220 0777 or visit tsg.com

>T HANKS TO all the volunteers, fundraisers, Friends of the Foundation, SAFC players and those who have made Gifts in Kind. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

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GREAT SUPPORTERS > YEARBOOK SPONSOR

GREAT SUPPORTERS HELP SHARE YOUR STORIES, YOUR SUCCESSES AND YOUR HOPES, AND OUR YEARBOOK SPONSORS FIT THE BILL PERFECTLY. Precision Printing are long-standing supporters of ours, producing the yearbook that you’re currently reading as well as over 100 other items throughout 2015 including: learning tools and workbooks; promotional and fundraising devices; and certificates.

Their team have also supported our fundraising efforts with Chief Executive Gary Peeling and Managing DirectorNorth Martyn Young taking part in our Brussels to Paris Cycle Challenge.

A multi-award-winning company offering creative print enhancement solutions and state-of-the-art technology, Precision have worked alongside us to ensure we can deliver the quality that our partners expect at a price that our funders respect.

To find our more about our yearbook sponsors call 0191 3037202, email north@precisionprinting.co.uk or visit precisionprinting.co.uk

>T O BECOME A SUPPORTER You can start by getting social: foundationof light.co.uk

@SAFCFoL

Foundation of Light Opportunities Foundation of Light Football and Sport

@FoLCoachClinic 0191 551 5191

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DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN THE FOUNDATION OF LIGHT? APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP FOUNDATION OF LIGHT Take your time to review the questions below and please provide all required information, completely and accurately.

Indicate the membership category you are applying for: Partner

Sponsor

Participant

Coach

Fundraiser

Follower

PART 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION Name:

Email:

DOB:

Telephone:

Twitter: Would you like to receive our newsletter? (Tick the appropriate box) Yes

No

PART 2 – DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM? If you can say yes to any of the below, you may be considered: a. Do you involve others in your business? b. Can you educate those who want to learn? c. Do you want to inspire those in your local community?

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

PART 3 – HAVE YOU THE DESIRE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF? Which challenge could you take on and win?

- International cycle challenge - Sunderland City Half Marathon - Lambton 10k and 5k Run - Great North Run - Sunderland 10k - Tandem Skydive - Your own unique challenge (Let us know in the space provided)

PART 4 - FUNDRAISING Would you attend one of the following fundraising events:

- Exciting Tip off Lunch - Day at the Horse Races - Informative Fixtures Breakfast - Ladies Afternoon Tea - Fabulous Fashion Show - Do you have an idea for a fundraising event? (Let us know in the space provided)

PART 5 - DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE? Which of the facilities to be housed in the Beacon of Light would you utilise: - 3G pitches - Flexible learning spaces - Alternative provision school - Health and wellbeing zone - Office space - Indoor multi-sport/events area Would you like to receive more information? (Tick the appropriate box) Yes No To find out other ways you can get involved and join the Foundation of Light: foundationof light.co.uk @SAFCFoL Foundation of Light Opportunities Foundation of Light Football and Sport 34

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> PATRON

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex GCVO

> TRUSTEES

Sir Bob Murray CBE

Kate Adie OBE

The Rt Hon. the Baroness Estelle Morris of Yardley, PC

George Clarke

Colonel The Hon James Ramsbotham DL

Paul Collingwood MBE

Sir Tim Rice

Stephen Cram CBE

Ellis Short Sir Peter Vardy DL

>C HIEF EXECUTIVE

Lesley Spuhler OBE

> DEVELOPMENT BOARD

John Mowbray OBE Ken Bremner Philip Clare Paul Feechan Stacy Hall Gary Hutchinson Susan Justice

Martyn McFadden Bob Paton CBE Colonel The Hon James Ramsbotham DL Darren Richardson Leslie Scott Darren Williams

> EDUCATION BOARD

The Rt Hon. the Baroness Estelle Morris of Yardley, PC Lynda Brown Sue Reece

> EDUCATION BOARD ADVISORS

Dave Barber

Jessica May

Neil Evans

Sandra Mitchell

Ian Kershaw

Jim Murray

Therese Liddle

Paul Stephens

> AUDITORS

KPMG LLP

> BANKERS

Barclays Bank plc

> LEGAL

Ward Hadaway

COVER 1. COURTNEY World of Work Apprentice Foundation of Light

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2. PHIL Managing Director at Caterpillar Partner since 2001 3. AARON Premier League Schools Sports Co-ordinator Foundation of Light

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4. LOGAN Little Dribbler 4 years old, from Sunderland

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> SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Safeguarding: Parents, Guardians, Carers and organisations can be confident that the Foundation of Light takes safeguarding very seriously.

We ensure that our staff receive Enhanced DBS checks, and endeavour to provide up-to date training with relevant agencies. We commit to taking any reasonable action to ensure the safety of all those who use our services, whether they are children, young people or adults. However, it is important to know that in cases where we have reason to be concerned that someone may be subject to significant harm, ill-treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, the Foundation of Light will have no alternative but to follow SSCB (Sunderland Safeguarding Children Board) and SSAB (Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Board) procedures and inform the relevant safeguarding board of our concern.

Contact us Foundation of Light Stadium of Light Sunderland SR5 1SU United Kingdom T: 0191 551 5191 F: 0191 514 7172 E: info@foundationoflight.co.uk foundationoflight.co.uk @SAFCFoL

Foundation of Light Opportunities Registered Office: Sunderland Stadium of Light, Sunderland SR5 1SU REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1089333