Royal Borough of Greenwich‘s Social Value delivery platform, Match My Project, is now live.

We had a great launch earlier in the month, led by Dean Hogan MSc MCIPS CIWFM and Damon Cook.

Thank you to everyone who joined from Greenwich’s business and community networks.

Like many London boroughs, there are deprived areas cheek by jowl with affluent ones.

And like many places in the UK, there are pockets of deep poverty, leading to poor economic growth and crime.

In the last few months alone, we’ve seen children die in tragic events in Woolwich and Shooters Hill, both in the borough.

It’s a complex picture but, undoubtedly, a decade and more of government spending cuts have left their mark on the fabric of our communities.

In yesterday’s launch, Damon highlighted the council’s £450m of annual procurement spend.

That’s significant spending power. Every year, give or take.

If leveraged effectively, this can generate direct investment in community projects in the borough in the form of additional Social Value.

This is why the introduction of Match My Project to Greenwich Council is such a positive decision on the part of Stefanie Seff and the rest of the procurement team.

Dan mentioned during the launch that our highest performing authority partner, The Hyde Group, has seen over 500 Social Value projects delivered for their residents via Match My Project.

That’s the trajectory we want to see Greenwich on.

Imagine what a difference that would start to make for Greenwich’s local communities.

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