The transformative power of the beautiful game and, more importantly, how its influence moves beyond the pitch and can help make a real difference for those most in need throughout the UK.

For so many people, particularly teenagers, football is a beacon of escapism offering a route to a brighter, happier future. This is what inspired some of football’s biggest names – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady and Jamie Carragher – to band together with business leaders and the Communities Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside  to launch this initiative to give young people the chance to access life-changing opportunities in education, employment and sport.

Football For Change empowers young people to overcome the barriers of poverty and the tools to build a successful, fulfilling life.

Our mission

Investing in young people

It’s our goal to provide young people with the resources, mentorship and opportunities to turn their dreams and hopes into reality. We are committed to cultivating the talents and ambitions of young people affected by poverty and giving them the tools to build towards better futures. 

Helping communities thrive

We want to play our part to help build resilient communities that thrive economically, socially and culturally. We are committed to transforming regions affected by low-educational attainment and high-levels of youth unemployment by actively aligning our initiatives with their aspirations.

Being the change we want to see in the world

At the core of our mission is a relentless drive to create the change we envision. Football For Change grant support empowers young people, particularly from underserved communities, to unlock their potential through targeted training, employment, sport and essential skills development.