Foundation of Light Golf Day returns for 2024
Foundation of Light Golf Day returns to the Prince Bishops' course at Ramside Hall on Thursday 25th July.
It was great to come to here and visit the project. As an ambassador to witness first-hand the impact the project can have on the local community and on the teenagers is very fulfilling.
George Dobson, Sunderland AFC MidfielderTeenagers engage in a variety of team building activities followed by residential experiences that provide them with skills and necessary for their task of creating and delivering a social action project that will benefit the community. Craig Martin, NCS manager at Foundation of Light added: “Over the year NCS will help hundreds of teenagers develop and grow. Many who have just left school are still unsure what they want to do with their lives and projects like this is ideal, as it can have a positive effect their local community and show how they can influence change in their neighbourhoods.” The flagship government programme offers something for everyone and is a once in a lifetime opportunity to find your identity, take control of your life and channel your energy into making a difference to the local community. Since its launch in 2009, NCS is one of the fastest growing youth programmes engaging 500,000 young people.
Foundation of Light Golf Day returns to the Prince Bishops' course at Ramside Hall on Thursday 25th July.
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Sunderland midfielder Pierre Ekwah has been named as Foundation of Light’s Community Champion by the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) for the 2023-24 season.