GYTIS 2026 — Ghana–Yorkshire Trade & Investment Summit  |  11th–12th September 2026  |  University of Bradford  |  #GYTIS2026
PARTNER WITH US

Better futures are built together.

We believe meaningful change grows through collaboration. Partner with SHOFT to share knowledge, connect communities and create opportunities that make a difference.

People collaborating and connecting through community engagement
COLLABORATE Shared purpose • Shared impact
WHY PARTNER WITH SHOFT?

Collaboration creates stronger possibilities.

SHOFT believes that lasting social impact is strengthened when people, communities, organisations and institutions work together.

Partnerships can create opportunities to combine different experiences, perspectives, resources and expertise around shared goals.

Whether you are an organisation, institution, business, community group or another potential collaborator, we welcome conversations about how we might work together.

People working together and participating in community activities
TOGETHER Creating meaningful connections
WORKING TOGETHER

Bring your strengths. Share our purpose.

Partnerships can take different forms depending on shared priorities, expertise and opportunities.

COMMUNITY

Strengthen community connections.

Work with SHOFT to support meaningful engagement, participation and stronger connections within communities.

KNOWLEDGE

Share knowledge and expertise.

Bring professional knowledge, lived experience, research, insight or specialist expertise to a shared conversation.

OPPORTUNITY

Create pathways to opportunity.

Explore ways of connecting people and communities with learning, development, participation and wider opportunities.

COLLABORATION

Build something meaningful together.

Explore collaborative ideas, initiatives and projects that align with shared values and create meaningful community impact.

WHO CAN PARTNER?

Different perspectives. Shared possibilities.

We are open to conversations with organisations and people who share an interest in inclusion, opportunity, community empowerment and meaningful engagement.

ORGANISATIONS

Organisations with shared priorities.

Explore how your organisation's knowledge, resources, networks or expertise could complement SHOFT's work.

INSTITUTIONS

Institutions seeking meaningful collaboration.

Build connections around education, engagement, community development, inclusion and opportunity.

BUSINESSES

Businesses with a desire to contribute.

Explore opportunities to share expertise, support communities and contribute to positive social impact.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Community groups with ideas and ambition.

Connect with SHOFT around shared interests, community priorities and opportunities to strengthen participation.

STARTING A PARTNERSHIP

Start with a conversation. Explore what's possible.

01

Tell us about your idea.

Share what you are hoping to achieve, the communities or people you want to reach and what you would like to explore.

02

Explore shared possibilities.

We'll discuss your priorities and consider where our interests, experience and objectives may align.

03

Shape the next step together.

Where there is a strong fit, we'll explore appropriate next steps for collaboration.

PARTNER WITH SHOFT

Shared purpose can create greater impact.

If you see an opportunity to work together, we'd welcome the conversation. Tell us what you have in mind and let's explore what we can build together.