OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH
Thrive Futures follows a holistic, partnership-led model that blends creative placemaking, community development, youth engagement, and social value delivery.
1. Transforming Underused Spaces
We identify buildings or land that are empty, disused or awaiting development.
We work with councils, landowners and regeneration partners to:
- secure meanwhile-use access
- develop affordable workspace
- deliver creative community hubs
- activate dormant spaces safely and sustainably
2. Community-Centred Design
We co-design our hubs with local people, ensuring:
- meaningful engagement
- cultural relevance
- accessibility
- equitable use of space
Spaces must reflect the identity and needs of the community they serve.
3. Youth and Community Development
We work closely with mentors, youth services and education providers to create:
- safe spaces for young people
- skill-building programmes
- creative workshops
- mentoring support
- diversion from harmful or risky environments
4. Social Enterprise & Local Economy Support
We provide affordable studios, workshops, and enterprise units for:
- sole traders
- startups
- makers and creatives
- community projects
- grassroots social enterprises
Helping them grow strengthens the local economy.
5. Social Value Delivery
Every project we run must create measurable improvements in:
- public wellbeing
- youth outcomes
- economic opportunity
- community cohesion
- local engagement
- environmental sustainability