Unlocking and sustaining complex regeneration

Why it works

Investment that unlocks

Regeneration often stalls at the point where viability cannot be achieved.

 

ECF enables patient, institutional investment structured for the long-term allowing early risk to be absorbed and viability challenges to be addressed.

 

ECF helps turn ambition into momentum by structuring solutions, sharing risk, and staying committed to delivery over the long term.

Partnership that makes it possible

Partnership is the defining mechanism of ECF, bringing together public, private and local stakeholders into a single, aligned objective.

 

ECF works alongside Local Authorities as a genuine partner, aligning local ambition with delivery, investment and long-term outcomes.

 

This alignment is what makes complex regeneration possible.

Staying power

Regeneration does not happen in a single phase. It requires long-term commitment through political change, market cycles and evolving priorities.

 

ECF is designed to provide that continuity.

 

It delivers beyond the first phase, remains committed over time and supports places as they grow, adapt and mature.

Investment that unlocks

Regeneration often stalls at the point where viability cannot be achieved.

 

ECF enables patient, institutional investment structured for the long-term allowing early risk to be absorbed and viability challenges to be addressed.

 

ECF helps turn ambition into momentum by structuring solutions, sharing risk, and staying committed to delivery over the long term.

Partnership that makes it possible

Partnership is the defining mechanism of ECF, bringing together public, private and local stakeholders into a single, aligned objective.

 

ECF works alongside Local Authorities as a genuine partner, aligning local ambition with delivery, investment and long-term outcomes.

 

This alignment is what makes complex regeneration possible.

Staying power

Regeneration does not happen in a single phase. It requires long-term commitment through political change, market cycles and evolving priorities.

 

ECF is designed to provide that continuity.

 

It delivers beyond the first phase, remains committed over time and supports places as they grow, adapt and mature.

Testimonials

We are most proud of working in areas that have been crying out for regeneration for a significant amount of time.

Simon Wilkes
Head of Development, LGIM Real Assets

ECF ensures we get social equity and equalisation of opportunity across the country.

Peter Denton
Former CEO, Homes England

ECF was set up with a long-term view to work where the market wasn't ready.

Sir Michael Lyons
Chairman, ECF

Thanks to the partnership with Muse and ECF, we are undergoing a renaissance of growth not seen for years.

Jim Wensley
Head of Regeneration, Transport and Property, Salford City Council

Muse, via ECF, have shown absolute commitment and unwavering perseverance in delivering a world-class regeneration scheme for Salford.

Paul Dennett
City Mayor, Salford City Council

ECF is a unique partnership that demonstrated a shared, long-term vision for the site, and for Stockport.

Paul Richards
Chief Executive, Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation
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