Commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney, headquartered in Bradford, has been named as an official partner of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
The firm joins a growing network of corporate sponsors – including Morrisons, Yorkshire Building Society, and PwC.
Schofield Sweeney, which employs more than 170 people across its three offices in Bradford, Leeds, and Huddersfield, has provided legal expertise and guidance to the Bradford 2025 team since 2020.
It will now continue to support the charitable trust during 2025.
As well as offering legal advice, Schofield Sweeney has welcomed Bradford 2025 into its Church Bank House building in the city centre, offering a floor of dedicated office space as an additional ‘hub’ for the more than 100-strong Bradford 2025 team, complementing the UK City of Culture headquarters at City Park.
Graham Sweeney, managing partner at the firm, said: “Bradford 2025 is a pivotal moment for Bradford.
“It has already ignited a spark, accelerating investment and regeneration projects that otherwise may not have been possible.
“This is a significant opportunity and at the core of it is placemaking.
“The more vibrant, attractive, and appealing a place is, the greater the long-term impact on local businesses as more people want to live and work here.
“Culture adds vibrancy to the economy a whole, and it’s important for us to play our part in building confidence in Bradford from inside and outside of the district.”
The partnership will also see Schofield Sweeney staff offered the opportunity to use their dedicated annual ‘volunteering’ days to support Bradford 2025, becoming part of a network of 3,500 volunteers representing the district and spotlighting what Bradford has to offer.
Daniel Bates, executive director of Bradford 2025, added: “Schofield Sweeney has been fantastic in their support, not only through expert legal advice but welcoming our team into their building – a true reflection of the district’s community spirit which also shines through its corporate sector.
“We welcome the firm to our growing alliance of business champions – another brilliant, home-grown organisation that further cements Bradford’s reputation as one of the best places to do business in the UK.”
For more information on the Bradford 2025 cultural programme, please visit www.Bradford2025.co.uk.
Businesses and organisations of any size and location can still get involved and help to support Bradford 2025 in a variety of ways, including sponsorship and partnership packages.
To find out more, please email matthew.dakin@bradford2025.co.uk
