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Supporting local economies to flourish

Strategy

Developing sustainable growth strategies

Funding

Making compelling cases

Economics

Assessing economic impact

Appraisal

Providing robust, independent appraisals

Evaluation

Identifying lessons and demonstrating impact
Wakefield Waterfront

We are Thrive Economics.  We are a specialist economic development consultancy working with public and private sector clients to develop and deliver schemes which benefit local economies, society and the environment.  We develop informed and compelling strategies to articulate local, regional and national priorities.  

We complete economic modelling and develop robust business cases which secure funding. We also appraise business cases and evaluate schemes on behalf of funding organisations.  

Case Studies

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Elsecar Heritage Centre

Creation of comprehensive Feasibility Study in support of £3.9 million bid to the Cultural Development Fund…

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Portland House appraisal

Completion of independent Green Book appraisal of a scheme to create Grade A office space in a listed building in Newcastle city centre

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Growth Deal impact evaluation

Impact evaluation of a scheme to provide superfast broadband to businesses

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Observer Building, Hastings

Completion of economic case inputs to secure funding for the restoration of an iconic building in Hastings

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Local Industrial Strategy Consultation

Design and delivery of facilitated workshops to gather stakeholders' views on a draft Industrial Strategy...

Testimonials

"Thrive Economics were insightful, intelligent and inclusive in their approach.  Their work provided a fresh perspective and the framework for action."

North East Local Enterprise Partnership
Colin Bell – Business Growth Director

Commission us 

We will discuss your needs and provide a detailed proposal without charge. Public sector clients can commission us directly without further competition from the ESPO Framework (Consultancy Services, 664_21).
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