Welcome To The Beacon of Light
The North East’s world-class sports, health, education and events venue.
The Beacon of Light is closed to the general public, but will continue to operate as usual for Beacon of Light School, Siblings Nursery, Military Preparation College, NHS services and Foundation of Light education programmes.
5 a side pitch hire from just £20!
Overlooking the Stadium of Light and the River Wear our 3G 5 a side outdoor pitches are arguably the most beautiful in Sunderland and also the best value!
Host Amazing Conferences & Events
Let us light up your next event and support local communities! A venue space like no other, the Beacon of Light offers true versatility with flexible spaces to accomodate up to 3,500 people.
Business Opportunities
We need like-minded individuals, businesses and supporters to come on board and ensure we can do more.
RT @SAFCFoL: ⏩ Dan started serving in our @BeaconofLight cafe. Now, thanks to @sunderlanduni's apprenticeship, he teaches cooking techniqu…
Feb 11- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
❄️ 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚... #BeaconOfLight https://t.co/jaXKwaBOPr
Feb 10- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: ♥️ All the #FridayFeels as the @BeaconOfLight lit up the city skyline last night... #FoL20 https://t.co/ZjdGMTEJ0r
Feb 5- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
🚨 An 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 light up tonight, as we mark the Foundation of Light's 20th anniversary. 🗓️ Today is the start… https://t.co/wErIcz5cfr
Feb 4- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💙 Captain Sir Tom Moore was a beacon of hope for millions during such a dark time. Tonight we're lighting up blue… https://t.co/VCF02nTLqy
Feb 2- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💜 Tonight we're lit up purple for #HolocaustMemorialDay 🕯️ We join other iconic landmarks around both the city and… https://t.co/PvWWHCCuWc
Jan 27- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🙏🏻 We’re extremely grateful to @Barrattplc for their generous donation. It will go a long way to supporting our p… https://t.co/aNqaDI5ct3
Jan 27- Barratt Developments
- @Barrattplc
🥳 A very happy birthday to @SAFCFoL Royal Patron, Sophie, Countess of Wessex #BeaconOfLight https://t.co/Rm5cIQHwkR
Jan 20- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
RT @TheBoLSchool: Test Team ready and raring to go. Think they’re smiling under their PPE. What a team! #COVID19 beating https://t.co/ARZGz…
Jan 8- BeaconofLight School
- @TheBoLSchool
🚫 As of tomorrow we will be closed to the general public. The facility will continue to operate as normal for a nu… https://t.co/3VsupHQ6DM
Jan 5- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: 🌅 Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2021... https://t.co/B33kyLxZgh
Jan 1- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Steven, who is the lucky winner of a £50 Sunderland gift card. 💻 Steven completed a recent s… https://t.co/23EsdG0qG5
Dec 21- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💫 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔... #FridayFeeling https://t.co/wfpL9KPBrF
Dec 18- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⚠️ Sunderland Aquatic Centre has issued a notice to customers following the incident outside its entrance, which is… https://t.co/TyhTjt9buV
Dec 16- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💻 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚔? We’re revamping our website, but before we do, we want your feedback... Complete our su… https://t.co/H3oA0GAEop
Dec 12- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💿 Looking for an extra stocking filler? 💁🏼Copies of the audiobook on CD are available at our reception...… https://t.co/igSPUh9Xtz
Dec 8- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: 🔴⚪ 𝙃𝘼’𝙒𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙔 draw today! 🔴⚪ ❣️ Proceeds go towards helping us support those struggling in isolation with food and care…
Dec 5- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
RT @FoWomens: We also had @SD_Coaching working with our U16’s- delivering the Strength and Conditioning session, carrying on the excellent…
Dec 5- SD Coaching
- @SD_Coaching
🙌 𝙒𝙀 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉 In line with government guidelines we can once again take bookings for outdoor 5-a-side pitches, 4G… https://t.co/2Zp38FwzHs
Dec 4- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: 🎅🏻🐾 Our favourite black cat twosome are plotting their next move @BeaconofLight... #FelineFestivities https://t.co/wyhXwG24t2
Dec 2- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
🎄 A big thank you to youngsters from @MPCT_HQ for helping to spruce the place up... 😇 Our @salvationarmyuk Angel T… https://t.co/kDaM735S86
Dec 2- MPCT
- @MPCT_HQ
💫 𝚂𝙻𝙴𝙸𝙶𝙷’𝙸𝙽 𝙸𝚃! 💫 🎅🏻 Plenty of Christmas cheer in the Beacon thanks to Santa’s little helpers. https://t.co/OElGNVdljZ
Dec 2- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💙 We're lit up blue tonight to pay tribute to our dear friend, John Hays. John was a great supporter of the Beacon… https://t.co/LCguvSEru0
Nov 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🤓 Remote learning at the Beacon of Light has been made easier thanks to a donation from @Barrattplc 2️⃣0️⃣ all-in… https://t.co/rlPxN3SaNm
Nov 16- Barratt Developments
- @Barrattplc
🥰 A lovely #ArmisticeDay tribute outside of the Beacon created by youngsters during recent @SAFCFoL and… https://t.co/7i1HBGkWKn
Nov 11- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
✅ 𝑲𝑬𝑬𝑷𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝑬 ✅ Following the latest update to government guidelines regarding national restrictions, further… https://t.co/6QFtd5LNsc
Nov 4- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: 1️⃣2️⃣ months ago, @BlcSafc and @washingtonmind introduced a footballing first to help put our @BeaconofLight on the map. Th…
Nov 4- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
🧙♀️ We’re going green as part of @SunderlandUK’s 𝙷𝙰𝙻𝙻𝙾𝚆𝙴𝙴𝙽 celebrations! 👀 Look out for more bewitching activiti… https://t.co/xyoJQMqBJu
Oct 30- Sunderland UK 🏖️ #StayHomeSaveLives
- @SunderlandUK
👀 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 We’ve got the 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓮𝓬𝓽 venue for your team’s training sessions ▪️5-a-side pitches ▪️Multi-sport pitc… https://t.co/M1gWjRfisf
Oct 28- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⏰ Just because the clocks have gone back and dark nights are here, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your kic… https://t.co/kGa0NnuZIC
Oct 25- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👀 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰... The 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓮𝓬𝓽 venue for your team’s training sessions ▪️5-a-pitches ▪️Multi-sport pitch… https://t.co/GPC875OTT5
Oct 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💚 A big shout out to @TheBoLSchool for their fundraising endeavours today. Over £400 raised for @macmillancancer t… https://t.co/SBETFVwxCO
Oct 23- BeaconofLight School
- @TheBoLSchool
🤝 Affiliated clubs and teams are still able to access our outdoor pitches. At only £10 to hire, our multi-use pit… https://t.co/kk3JsEYzEz
Oct 18- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @DESIGNEDBYJANE: Good results for Peter today ... Big thanks to @BeaconofLight @SAFCFoL for supporting him over the last few weeks durin…
Oct 18- APPLIQUE ORIGINALS
- @DESIGNEDBYJANE
♀️Big day for @SAFCFoL's Girls' Academy - strength and conditioning followed by coaching in the newly re-opened ind… https://t.co/AO3NNIptia
Oct 17- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
💙💗💙💗 Tonight we're joining the Wave of Light... #BabyLossAwarenessWeek | #BLAW2020 https://t.co/xsQxXrFcwp
Oct 15- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🐍 Remember #BertieAtTheBeacon ? Some great new additions thanks to Alex from @SAFCFoL‘s Making Moves programme, in… https://t.co/vXrXYx2y0S
Oct 14- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
💚 Tonight we're lit up green, joining all city landmarks in showing support for the Green Flag Award https://t.co/59c3ynh20t
Oct 14- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
...a good job as our head of facilities Shane was straight back down the pit for the rest of his shift straight aft… https://t.co/30xMoFLtf1
Oct 8- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💪😅 Team work! A big helping hand from the @MPCT_HQ gang with today’s furniture delivery was much appreciated! https://t.co/cRINhdP127
Oct 8- MPCT
- @MPCT_HQ
❌ Jed's got the Xbox factor! 🎮 #SAFC fan gets his hands on new games console after bossing our first-ever Esports… https://t.co/5KAT8CYAlI
Oct 2- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SAFCFoL: 🎥 @SkySports_Keith joins us @BeaconofLight tonight to catch up with our January FIT BLACK CATS signing, Lee. 🔁 He made the he…
Oct 1- Foundation of Light
- @SAFCFoL
❤️ The events industry was one of the first to fall victim due to COVID-19, it remains one of the last to reopen as… https://t.co/FE0p902YFZ
Oct 1- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👊 𝕎𝔼 𝕄𝔸𝕂𝔼 𝔼𝕍𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕊... #LightItRed #WeMakeEvents https://t.co/1gUC0YghZb
Sep 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
❤️ We stand as one to join landmarks around the world in lighting up red tonight to support the #WeMakeEvents campa… https://t.co/c4mVAEoDBr
Sep 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
RT @SunderlandAFC: 👉 #𝙒𝙚𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 👈 @WeMakeEventsoff I #LightItInRed https://t.co/dnFjsDLzHw
Sep 30- Sunderland AFC
- @SunderlandAFC
RT @SunderlandAFC: 🏮 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙐𝙈 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 🏮 The @StadiumOfLight and @BeaconofLight will join landmarks across the globe by lighting up red thi…
Sep 30- Sunderland AFC
- @SunderlandAFC
💜 Tonight we’re lit up purple ahead of International Recovery Day tomorrow. 👊 A celebration of those who have bat… https://t.co/X2G5waFR21
Sep 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⚠️𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⚠️ We would like to keep you up-to-date with the latest guidance and how this affects courses at t… https://t.co/UwhhAe1C8B
Sep 24- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🤝 Despite recent government restrictions, affiliated clubs and teams are still able to access our outdoor pitches.… https://t.co/k0tHIMUEiI
Sep 19- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👏 You can help us help you when visiting the venue... https://t.co/29QUSIdOfT
Sep 18- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⚠️ The recent government restrictions have impacted a number of courses hosted at the Beacon. 🚫 We're doing our be… https://t.co/NU6YdgSLmS
Sep 18- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👊 Get back to business at the Beacon At only £10 to hire, our multi-use pitch is ideal for: ▫️Bootcamps ▫️Trainin… https://t.co/m1t9QIiyqD
Sep 16- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🌟 A glowing endorsement from @hulkcass10 and the lads, who have only just pulled a five-a-side team together and ar… https://t.co/9T7N3KHSWk
Sep 13- 🥊 STEVE CASS 🥊
- @hulkcass10
⚽ How can you turn down a game of football, when the pitch is only £20 to hire for 50 mins? 📞 You know what to do,… https://t.co/aYmx3qjVle
Sep 11- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🥅 Grassroots competitive games might be cancelled, but you can still come and train. 📱 Call 0191 563 4818 to book… https://t.co/KpqadshWiK
Sep 11- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
@JohnFromLeague1 Not yet, but outdoor pitches are available for five-a-side - £20 for 50 minutes.
Sep 9- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👌 Some fantastic retro @SunderlandAFC kit choices by the lads joining us for five-a-side tonight... https://t.co/ZJ5arKrZLk
Sep 9- Sunderland AFC
- @SunderlandAFC
@lord_barrold @RokerReport Guidelines state that the ruling will not apply to organised team sports.
Sep 9- L ø r d B å r r õ l d 🇬🇧
- @lord_barrold
@LiamIDST @RokerReport Guidelines state that the ruling will not apply to organised team sports.
Sep 9- Liam
- @LiamIDST
👊 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒗𝒆-𝒂-𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 £2 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉... Who's in? ☎️ Call 0191… https://t.co/SUf9O1cwEQ
Sep 9- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⚽ 🤸♂️ Our outdoor pitches are available to book, whether you'd like a kickabout or a fitness session. ☎️ To book… https://t.co/bMDLLGi39y
Sep 7- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👀 At first glance you’d think these brothers had fallen out following a 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 at our Esports Challenge e… https://t.co/XXwoONRJpe
Sep 6- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
📸📸📸 Did you make our Gamers Gallery during our recent Esports Challenge event? Check out snaps from the day - tag… https://t.co/4idqscqyJq
Sep 4- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🏆 You have to be in it to win it! Congratulations to our Esports Challenge winners - with the top 4️⃣ scorers al… https://t.co/bt4Q3EtZS6
Sep 3- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⏳ A look back on the opening of our James Herriot Learning Suite. 📚 This week marks the 50th anniversary of the pu… https://t.co/W8VxS3edAS
Sep 3- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⚽ Give your mates a call and treat them to a game of football, you can't turn it down for this price. 📞 Call 0191… https://t.co/cLJY8YypZF
Aug 31- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
😷 As of next week, it will be encouraged that anyone visiting the Beacon wears a face mask. Masks at work spaces… https://t.co/9ID6GzZn7H
Aug 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👌 Our outdoor multi-use area is perfect for sports and fitness sessions. 📞 Enquire from 8am on Monday - 0191 56… https://t.co/KG49Ne1dk4
Aug 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👨👩👦 Something for all the family... 🎥 Watch highlights from our Esports Challenge: https://t.co/KqX9E4NRhL https://t.co/HorcvrG6tm
Aug 30- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🕹 Retro arcade games and a giant head-to-head FIFA screen saw the Beacon of Light transformed into a gamers' paradi… https://t.co/1MsR8PF509
Aug 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
👊 This lad means business... #BeaconOfLight #ESports https://t.co/HBdAEQxb3A
Aug 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🤩 A hotly-contested game of Point Blank as Jacob gets the better of his Dad! #BeaconOfLight #ESports https://t.co/UGRF3FtsMg
Aug 29- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
We’ve kicked off the @EASPORTSFIFA challenge 😍 Still some tickets available for this afternoon’s session 👉… https://t.co/k4o42zk0CF
Aug 29- EA SPORTS FIFA
- @EASPORTSFIFA
🎮 The Beacon of Light’s first-ever Esports Challenge kicks off at 10am this morning. We’ve got @EASPORTSFIFA,… https://t.co/IXoZb6SYC5
Aug 29- EA SPORTS FIFA
- @EASPORTSFIFA
🎮 Getting set up for game time tomorrow. Join us from 10am for our first ever Esports Challenge. 💰 Some great pri… https://t.co/kAyX2Ze0Bk
Aug 28- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
⚽ Restart your game for only £2 per player. Interested? Call 0191 563 4818 to book https://t.co/tAMWbY5XNg
Aug 28- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
🎮 This Saturday we’ll host our first-ever gaming tournament... ⏰ 10am - 4pm 💰 Cash prizes 🎟️ Tickets:… https://t.co/9vn7JtOfVX
Aug 28- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
💰 Enter a prize draw to win a swag bag of goodies, including a games console, or play for a place and win up to £50… https://t.co/dNtKaeHe71
Aug 27- Beacon of Light
- @BeaconofLight
