Our Partners
Dame Robina Shah Foundation
The Dame Robina Shah Foundation is a purpose-driven charity, committed to nurturing potential in young people who need it most. When you partner with us, you’re not just supporting a charity – you’re becoming a catalyst for life-changing transformation.
Founded by Professor Dame Robina Shah DBE JP DL FRCGP (Hon) SHFEA PhD and led by CEO Aaron Saxton, our Foundation brings together visionary leaders from business, sport, hospitality, health, education, and technology. Together, we’re creating breakthrough moments that unlock futures full of possibility.
Founded by Professor Dame Robina Shah DBE JP DL FRCGP (Hon) SHFEA PhD and led by CEO Aaron Saxton, our Foundation brings together visionary leaders from business, sport, hospitality, health, education, and technology. Together, we’re creating breakthrough moments that unlock futures full of possibility.
Work with DTA
We are also proud to launch the Futuremakers: Opening Doors programme in partnership with the Dame Robina Shah Foundation. This initiative will provide pupils with digital skills training, mentoring from business leaders, wellbeing support, and industry experiences through leading organisations including Microsoft, SoftCat, UA92, Network Rail, Manchester City Council, and the Oliver Cookson Foundation.
Manchester United Foundation
We use football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live.
Dedicated staff deliver educational and community outreach programmes to help young people make positive choices in their lives.
Dedicated staff deliver educational and community outreach programmes to help young people make positive choices in their lives.
Work with DTA
Through a dedicated nine-year partnership, the Manchester United Foundation uses the power of football to deeply engage and inspire students at Dean Trust Ardwick. Delivered by a dedicated School Partnership Officer, the Foundation provides a comprehensive range of impactful initiatives, including personal development mentoring, targeted mental health and wellbeing interventions, and structured anger management sessions. Beyond pastoral support, the collaboration offers extensive extracurricular activities and recreational clubs—such as competitive school football teams and open lunchtime sports sessions—alongside unique educational enrichment trips, career-focused pathways workshops, and student leadership qualifications. Together, these tailored programmes consistently empower hundreds of students each term, driving tangible improvements in school attendance, positive behavior, resilience, and personal aspirations within the local community.
Rider Levett Bucknall
Welcome to Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). We are a global independent construction, property and management consultancy providing a full range of services to maximise value in all areas of the built environment.
Our service areas are Commercial Success, Project and Programme Success, Built Asset Consultancy, Sustainability, RLB Digital, Health & Safety Assurance and Specialist Solutions.
RLB operates in 36 countries with more than 4,600 different, diverse and amazing people around the world.
In the UK and Europe, the UK business is 100% employee owned. This in turn ensures independence of our advice and allows us the freedom to focus on the long-term investment in our people and our industry. We have approximately 1,500 people working together to make progress happen. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and our communities.
Our service areas are Commercial Success, Project and Programme Success, Built Asset Consultancy, Sustainability, RLB Digital, Health & Safety Assurance and Specialist Solutions.
RLB operates in 36 countries with more than 4,600 different, diverse and amazing people around the world.
In the UK and Europe, the UK business is 100% employee owned. This in turn ensures independence of our advice and allows us the freedom to focus on the long-term investment in our people and our industry. We have approximately 1,500 people working together to make progress happen. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and our communities.
Work with DTA
Building on the school's inclusive culture where young people truly feel they belong, our partnership with RLB delivers a progressive, year-group-tailored career and personal development pathway for students from Year 7 through to Year 11. This collective commitment guides students on a journey from initial inspiration to full career readiness. Throughout their time at Dean Trust Ardwick, students engage in storytelling career talks, interactive "Work Safaris" at RLB offices, LEGO design challenges, and real-world project briefs. As they progress, the initiative provides targeted professional skills workshops—focusing on essential capabilities like public speaking, financial literacy, and CV preparation—alongside dedicated mentoring circles, parental engagement evenings, and exclusive opportunities for work experience and summer internships. Together, this comprehensive support framework empowers our students with the confidence, practical skills, and professional exposure needed to successfully navigate their future pathways.
Republic of Media
We are Republic of Media . We’re media people, but we’re not like the rest.
We’re Freethinkers – working with clients to deliver media effectiveness and manage transformation. Born in the digital age, we are the fastest growing media agency in the UK.
From offices in Manchester and Edinburgh we build relationships rather than silos. Our values guide our culture: we are Progressive, Open, Positive,
We’re Freethinkers – working with clients to deliver media effectiveness and manage transformation. Born in the digital age, we are the fastest growing media agency in the UK.
From offices in Manchester and Edinburgh we build relationships rather than silos. Our values guide our culture: we are Progressive, Open, Positive,
Work with DTA
Through our collaboration with Upriser, Dean Trust Ardwick is delighted to partner with Republic of Media to introduce our pupils to the fast-paced, evolving world of creative and digital careers. This exciting initiative is designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, helping students see first-hand how vital classroom skills such as teamwork, creativity, communication, and problem-solving connect directly to professional roles. By engaging with industry experts from Republic of Media, our young people gain invaluable insight into the media landscape, demystifying the creative sector and raising their career aspirations. Through hands-on experiences and workplace exposure, this partnership empowers students to build confidence, unlock their creative potential, and discover the diverse pathways available to them in the digital age.
