Manchester City’s community story began in 1880 when the Connell family in Gorton harnessed the power of football in a bid to bring their community together. Today, our desire to bring positive change to communities in Manchester and further field through football is stronger than ever. With support and engagement from our passionate fans, we are using the ‘football effect’ to promote health, confidence, safe spaces and pathways into training and jobs for young people in Manchester and around the world.