Bradford City AFC has some good news for supporters and the local community: the club is extending its official partnership with Shipley Transport Services, a Bradford based business that has supported the Bantams for many years.
For those who don’t know, Shipley Transport is a family run business that offer transport and pallet distribution services nationwide. Whether it’s moving goods across the country or special forklift deliveries, Shipley have become a key player in keeping things rolling.
A family business with Bradford in its DNA
Established in 1980, Shipley Transport is now run by the Clarke family’s third generation. This isn’t just any business partnership for them it’s personal. Blair Clarke, the company’s operations manager is a lifelong Bantams fan and sees the sponsorship as more than just brand exposure.
Blair said:
“It’s great to be continuing our sponsorship for another year. As a Bantams fan myself I love taking my eldest son Rhys to the games and seeing our company name up here at Valley Parade makes me very proud.”
It’s clear for the Clarkes the partnership with Bradford City is more than a business deal it’s part of their life in Bradford.
Shipley Transport’s services: Moving the community
Shipley Transport isn’t just a Bradford based business; it’s a business that helps others stay connected and moving. Their modern fleet deliver goods nationwide and they offer truck mounted forklift services – perfect for those harder to reach places where offloading can be a challenge. Plus they have a custom built warehouse facility in Low Moor, Bradford where they provide storage solutions for all types of requirements.
Being local means they know what businesses in the Bradford area need to keep running and thriving. And as their partnership with Bradford City AFC grows they are helping to support not only local sport but the wider Bradford community.
The Bantams’ link with local business
It’s not just Shipley Transport who are pleased with the continued partnership. Bradford City AFC’s commercial manager, Michael Shackleton is also delighted.
“We are pleased to be extending our partnership with Shipley Transport,” he said. “Over the last few years we have built a great relationship with Blair and his team who want to support the club as much as they can. We are proud, as ever, to be partnered with Bradford based businesses and hope this relationship with Shipley Transport can continue for many years to come.”
Why community partnerships matter
In a world where big corporate names often take the spotlight, it’s refreshing to see a hometown club supported by a local, family-run business. Shipley Transport’s commitment to Bradford City AFC shows how local companies can play a big part in helping teams succeed, not just through funding, but by strengthening the local economy and community spirit.
For fans and locals, this extended partnership is a reminder that Bradford City AFC’s success is a community effort. From small businesses to lifelong fans, everyone has a role in supporting the club. Shipley Transport’s journey, from a small local company to a partner of the Bantams, shows what can be achieved when businesses and communities work together.
