We believe that everyone has the right to be employed by our football club, attend our Academy, and attend football matches at the Stadium of Light in a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment - and that means all members of our community, regardless of their disability, religion, ethnic origin, age, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.
Within SAFC diversity is something to be celebrated and inclusion for all is central to what we do.
Sunderland AFC’s understanding of the club’s place at the heart of the community is clearly demonstrated by the wide ranging and long-standing work of the Foundation of Light, throughout the Northeast region and beyond. Working in partnership with key organisations such as ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ and ‘Kick It Out’, further demonstrates SAFC’s positive contribution to the creation of a fair and balanced society, with enhanced community cohesion.
Our commitment to inclusion is clear. The gates welcoming people to the Stadium of Light say, ‘FOR US ALL’. This is the spirit we cherish at Sunderland Association Football Club - we welcome everyone.