On Yorkshire Day, 1st August 2025, GB Shared proudly launched Yorkshare at the iconic National Coal Mining Museum, celebrating the region’s rich heritage while unveiling a bold, sustainable future for Yorkshire’s business community.

Yorkshare is part of GB Shared’s growing national network of place-based digital platforms designed to centralise resources, connect local supply chains, and keep more money and opportunity within each county. Originally launched as Lancashare, the concept of “sharing” quickly spread across the UK, culminating in a national rebuild after winning the prestigious Innovate UK Award. Today, GB Shared operates in 10 counties and continues to expand.

“Our mission is simple,” said Lisa Edge, Founder of GB Shared. “We connect counties, digitise supply chains, and help businesses grow sustainably. Every share strengthens the local economy, reduces carbon output, and creates opportunity.”

Yorkshare enables Yorkshire businesses to:

The launch, celebrated Yorkshire and Yorkshare and featured inspiring speakers including:

Nigel Greenwood is now available for meetings and discussions about GB Shared in Yorkshire, with discount codes available for new members.

GB Shared compliments existing memberships and platforms, offering a unique, non-conflicting model focused solely on sharing connections and opportunities, and measuring impact. Whether you’re a sole trader or a large organisation, every click, share, and connection helps build a stronger, greener Yorkshire.

To learn more, email us at hello@gbshared.co.uk  Even if you use the platform for free, every click, helps someone else.

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