The Countess of Wessex, patron of The Foundation of Light charity, attended the 20th establishment anniversary gala dinner of The Foundation of Light at the foundation's home, the Beacon of Light in Sunderland. The foundation is the independent charitable foundation of professional football club Sunderland A.F.C. It was established in 2001 by former Sunderland AFC chairman Bob Murray. The charity's mission is "to improve lives through the power of football". The Countess wore a layered midi skirt by Roland Mouret.
