Supporting local economies to flourish
Strategy
Developing bespoke economic roadmaps to drive sustainable growth and long-term prosperity for local communities.
Funding
Securing capital and financial resources through strategic grant applications and private investment partnerships.
Economics
Conducting rigorous economic analysis and market intelligence to inform high-level decision-making and policy.
Appraisal
Comprehensive financial and asset appraisals to ensure accurate valuation and sound investment decisions.
Evaluation
Measuring impact and performance through systematic evaluation frameworks to drive continuous improvement.
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 complete Green Book appraisals on behalf of Combined Authorities and Government. We ar experts in designing and delivering process and impact evaluations.
Core team
Chris Maunder
Public Policy & Programme Evaluation Expert
Chris founded Thrive Economics in 2010 following over a decade working for organisations distributing Government funding. He is regularly commissioned to design and conduct process and impact evaluations of complex programmes and projects. He holds a Masters in Business Administration and BSc Geography Degree, and is a PRINCE2 qualified Project Manager.
Dom Chapman
Economic Modelling and Impact Expert
Dom joined Thrive Economics in 2023 having previously led economic impact and research services for a national consultancy practice. Dom is an expert in economic modelling and impact assessment and has advised on and appraised business cases for more than 200 planned investments nationally. He holds a Masters in Local and Regional Economic Development and a BA (Hons) Geograpy Degree.
Sam Maunder
Socio-economic Research Expert
Sam formally joined Thrive Economics in 2026 and supports our work with data analysis including a focus on data gathered through our bespoke surveys and interviews. He assists in the development of business cases, completion of appraisals and the delivery of independent evaluations.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Testimonials
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