Silver Ivory UK
With a proven track record in community development, local government innovation, and economic justice, Silver Ivory UK is creating real impact where it matters most.
Silver Ivory UK aims to create a new economy that by 2040 works for people and within environmental limits. We do this by:
- Working alongside people, community groups, activists and other organisations to build a movement for economic change.
- Producing quality, challenging research and new, creative thinking.
- Supporting practical, on the ground, projects that improve wellbeing and sustainability.
- Pioneered co-production and asset-based community development in the UK.
- Innovated community and early action agendas of local authorities.
- Built a grass roots network for economic, social and environmental justice.
- Developed a new vision for UK coastal towns.
- Embedded democratic engagement in devolution.
- Delivered successful Community Economic Development (CED) programmes.
What we do

STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY
We work closely with organisations to place social, economic and environmental value at the heart of their strategic decisions.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
We build the capacity of organisations and businesses to think in new ways and to develop and implement new economic solutions.

EVALUATION & IMPACT ASSESSMENT
We help organisation to deliver better outcomes for their beneficiaries, clients, the environment, and for communities in the local and wider economy.
Economic Transformation
Silver Ivory UK is dedicated to building a new economy that benefits people and respects environmental boundaries by 2040.
Collaborative Community Engagement
The organization partners with individuals, community groups, activists, and other organizations to drive economic change through collective action.
Innovative Research and Practical Solutions
It produces high-quality, thought-provoking research while supporting projects that enhance wellbeing and promote sustainability at the grassroots level.
Proven Track Record of Impact
We have pioneered community development approaches, influenced local government agendas, and successfully led Community Economic Development (CED) initiatives.