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.
In the last few years, the Foundation has:
  • 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

STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY

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

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING

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

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.

Who we work with

Our clients and partners include government, other public sector and community organisations, charitable foundations, and progressive businesses. For more information click on the images below or go to the Our Work section.

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.

about us

Registered in August 2020, the Silver Ivory UK’s mission has been to transform the economy so it works for people and the planet. We work with people igniting change from below and combine this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top.

What we do

GET IN TOUCH

Phone: +44 160 397 5909

Registered as a Company Limited by Shares in England and Wales.
Company Number 12809481 VAT number GB 483 5204 89, ICO Registration: ZA906091

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