Rumfitt Associates - Institute of Economic Development

Rumfitt Associates

Company:

Rumfitt Associates

Main Contact

Andrew Rumfitt – Founder and Managing Director

Address:

72 Ashen Grove, London, SW19 8BN

Telephone:

07710385813

Web:

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Email:

andy@rumfittassociates.co.uk

Other Offices:

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General Information

Drawing from 30 years of experience we support clients across the full lifecycle of major projects and programmes from early-stage strategy through to delivery of benefits that drive inclusive and sustainable growth in local, regional and national economies. 🌱 GROW — Shape the Vision • Market analysis and scanning • Stakeholder engagement • Defining visions and concepts • Generating options • Strategy and project design Helping clients to understand context, identify opportunities and shape investment-ready visions. 💷 FUND — Build the Case • Feasibility and viability • Funding and biding • Making the business case • Business planning • Expert appraisal Creating the compelling cases that unlock public and private investment. 🏗️DELIVER — Make It Happen • Prioritisation • Planning • Partnering • Procurement • Resourcing Supporting governance, delivery and risk management for real-world outcomes. 📈 BENEFIT — Prove the Value • Monitoring progress • Assessing impacts • Reviewing outcomes • Evaluating approaches • Learning lessons Ensuring accountability, continuous improvement and long-term value.

Main Services

Economic Strategy & Place-Based Growth Planning * Development of economic strategies for towns, cities, and regions * Place-shaping and investment planning aligned with net zero and levelling up Business Case Development & Appraisal * Full HM Treasury Green Book and DfT-compliant business cases * Strategic, economic and commercial cases for public funding and infrastructure investment Public Sector Funding Strategy & Bid Support * Levelling Up Fund, UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Long-Term Plans for Towns * Capital pipeline prioritisation, funding roadmaps, and bid writing Transport & Infrastructure Advisory * Socio-economic analysis for transport schemes (e.g. rail, active travel, hydrogen) * Station masterplans, accessibility, regeneration and economic impact modelling Regeneration & Housing Delivery Strategy * Brownfield funding, land value uplift analysis, and enabling development cases * Strategic advice on mixed-use, employment, and town centre regeneration Programme Evaluation & Impact Assessment * Theory of Change, logic models, monitoring & evaluation frameworks * Independent evaluation and benefits realisation tracking Policy Advice & Thought Leadership * Strategic insight on economic development, infrastructure, and innovation policy * Contributions to national advisory groups, design panels and policy councils

Recent Projects

🏗️ £multi-billion projects influenced across the UK Over three decades, Andy has directed business case development and appraisal for infrastructure and regeneration projects exceeding £50 billion in total value — including Crossrail 2, DLR extensions and major housing and transport programmes. 🏛️ Trusted advisor to over 50 public and private clients From local authorities and LEPs to central government bodies and global consultancies, Andy has built a reputation as the go-to expert for funding, policy and strategy — trusted by Transport for London, Highways England, British Library, and many more. 🧠 Strategic lead on 100+ business cases and evaluations Andy has led or reviewed over 100 detailed business cases, evaluations, and economic impact studies — providing Green Book-compliant advice, unlocking funding, and driving delivery across sectors like housing, skills, transport and energy. 🌍 Experience that spans local, regional, and international scales From pioneering funding strategies for UK Garden Villages to economic resilience planning in Palestine, Andy brings both local sensitivity and global awareness to his consultancy. 📈 Results that speak — funding wins, growth unlocked Andy’s work has helped secure more than £500 million in funding for clients, enabled delivery of over 100,000 homes, and accelerated job creation through targeted, evidence-based economic interventions.

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