North Manchester
U15 · Winger
What funding changedFirst pair of boots that actually fit — now training weekly with the elite squad and travelling to Budweis.
Impact stories
Real players. Anonymised for a reason.
Every child we fund stays anonymous — no names, no faces, no identifying details. Sponsors never see who they backed. That’s the safeguarding promise the academy holds to.
What sponsorship changes — example profiles
Anonymised examples of the impact you fund.
The profiles below are illustrative examples of the shape of impact stories we publish once real, anonymised cases are approved by AR Elite Academy’s welfare lead. No real player is identified here.
South Manchester
U13 · Centre-back
What funding changedFull matchday kit funded — started every academy fixture this season, including the Man City friendly.
East London
U16 · Goalkeeper
What funding changedSeason place covered end-to-end — kept 5 clean sheets and earned a Gothia Cup tour spot on merit.