CASE STUDY – WALLSEND TOWN CENTRE
WhatIf Group were commissioned by Capita, who provide services to North Tyneside Council, to provide support to the town centre components of a strategy for the central Wallsend. This strategy was the basis for bidding for funding for implementation. After the initial commission we advised that the town centre should be looked at holistically and […]
Case Study – Quayside, MediaCity
WhatifGroup were asked by Peel L&P (part of the Peel Group, one of the leading infrastructure, transport and real estate investors in the UK, with collective investments owned and under management of+ £5bn) in early 2021 to help them develop a new strategy for the re-named, former Lowry Outlet Mall, located next to one of […]
WHATIF GROUP HELPS ‘DAVID OVERCOME GOLIATH’
‘In early 2022 we were approached by a community group in Consett, County Durham who were opposing the development of a waste burning incinerator at the heart of their town. The group had mobilised literally thousands of people to oppose the development but had virtually no professional support nor money to pay for any. We […]
The very Foundation of our Societies and Economies is Human Potential.
Economy and wellbeing are in the best cases closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Economic growth improves people’s wellbeing, whereas wellbeing and health of the population enhance economic growth and stability. This interlinkage must be better recognised. In Finland, we are putting forward a holistic approach to this question that requires horizontal thinking and cross-sectoral co-operation. […]
G B Bank
In 2021 and 2022 we initially worked as part of the Kinetic team looking at raising investment into GB Bank. In the latter months of this work Whatifgroup worked directly into a commission with the Bank. The work we undertook was to develop relationships with investment institutions, primarily local government pension funds and seek to […]
SETTING UP A CHURCH OF ENGLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
When we set up the business, we were providing a lot of informal advice to people involved with the Church of England, who were taking forward the Archbishop of Canterbury’s report “Coming Home”, looking at how and what the Church should be doing to address the quantitative and qualitative challenges faced throughout the UK on […]
Community & The Circular Economy
The concept of the circular economy has the potential to benefit society and communities in addition to generating commercial benefits for retailers. Retailers that adopt circular economy practices can reduce their environmental impact, improve their bottom line, and contribute to local economies and communities. In this blog post, we will explore examples of retailers implementing […]
Community and commercialism: How reimagining our shopping centres will act as a catalyst for impact in our towns and cities
For decades, shopping centres were the lifeblood of many town centres, having represented the ‘jewel in the crown’ for numerous local authority regeneration strategies. These large, indoor retail spaces have served as a gathering place for local people, a source of revenue for businesses, and a destination for shoppers. However, in recent years, shopping centres […]
Middlesborough – Policticians Make Long Awaited Decision on Community Centre
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/politicians-make-decision-long-awaited-26733126 Reporter Emily Craigie – Local Democracy Reporter Photo courtesy of TeessideLive If you would like to speak to someone at the WhatIf Group to learn more, please contact Paul Wright paulwright@whaifgroup.io or Kevin Parkes kevinparkes@reverent-kirch.91-238-163-161.plesk.page
STACK – Working with the What If Group to Seek Out New Opportunities and Build on Success.
We have been lucky to be retained by STACK to seek out opportunities nationwide for this incredible entertainment, food and drink venue, started in the party city of Newcastle. STACK is a truly inclusive venue opening from early morning and trading through to late at night – it offers something for all the family from […]