Ahoy, it's Our First Birthday!

One year ago, we embarked on a voyage to create GoodShip*, a collaboration agency with a mission to foster innovation with purpose. It's been a busy and rewarding 12 months, and we're so proud of the journey so far. We've dedicated ourselves to connecting people, ideas, and capital to drive positive change across a diverse range of sectors, from Education and Healthcare to Live Entertainment and Sport. Our approach goes beyond typical consultancy, integrating mentorship, fundraising, and community-focused events to create a lasting and meaningful impact.

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Our Values in Action

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in being "go-givers" by actively helping others and promoting knowledge sharing for the greater good. We also push boundaries, constantly exploring and experimenting with new technologies like AI to deliver innovative solutions. Transparency and authenticity are key, as we build strong relationships based on trust and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Here’s a look at how we've put our values into practice:

• Social Impact: We've supported projects that address pressing social issues, including social mobility, loneliness, and wellbeing. We've also helping clients like Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and EdenFiftyOne to achieve their strategic goals.
  
  
• Community Building: Our KinShip events are at the heart of our efforts to build a strong community. We've hosted a variety of events, from "AI & Tech for Good" and "Developer Breakfast" to "Supper Connections" and "F*ck Up Nights". So far, we've had over 650 guests and supported 11 local venues.
  
  
• Innovation & Growth: We're not just about advice; we're about getting things done. We offer a full suite of services including Consultancy, Mentorship, Fundraising, and Development. We've even created our own intellectual property, such as Fableit, a product for event storytelling, and Activator, a programme that equips learners with hands-on AI and business experience. We're proud to have helped projects like Gigmate secure critical funding to scale their impact.
  
  Our hard work was recognised when we won the Innovation Community Impact Award at the Liverpool Community Impact Awards in March 2025.

A Simple, Powerful Process

Our process is designed to be simple and effective. It all starts with scoping the opportunity and challenge to define a project's goals. From there, we navigate the journey by bringing together key stakeholders and our network of collaborators. We then deliver the right creative and technical solution that delivers results and supports the project’s ambition.

What's Next?

The past year has been a fantastic start, but this is just the beginning. We're looking to grow our Activator programme and continue developing the ecosystem we've helped build. We're always ready to work together and "scope the art of the possible".

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey. We couldn't have done it without our dedicated crew, our clients and partners, and our amazing community.

If you're a startup or an ecosystem leader with a vision for positive change, we'd love to hear from you. Let's do some GoodShip* together!