We’re excited to welcome Brent Council to the Match My Project community! With more than £400 million spent each year, the council is making sure that every pound works harder — delivering real benefits for local people, businesses, and the environment.

Brent’s Social Value and Ethical Purchasing approach is all about using their buying power to support projects that make life better in the borough. This means creating jobs and training opportunities, helping local businesses grow, improving green spaces, and making Brent cleaner, safer, and more connected.

Here’s what they’re focusing on:

• Strong Foundations – Helping residents gain digital skills, building community links, and giving local suppliers more opportunities.
• Every Opportunity to Succeed – Opening up education, work, and training, especially for people who might otherwise miss out.
• A Future Built for Everyone – Backing local businesses, championing diversity, and encouraging sustainable growth.
• A Cleaner, Greener Brent – Cutting waste, protecting the environment, and working towards carbon neutrality.
• Safety and Well-being – Supporting mental and physical health, celebrating culture, and keeping communities safe.

Brent is also making sure that the organisations they work with treat people fairly, pay decent wages, and operate responsibly. And if promises aren’t kept, they’ve set up a special Social Value Fund to make sure local projects still get the support they need.

In essence, Brent Council’s social value policy is a commitment to using its resources and influence to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of its residents and the overall well-being of the borough. It’s all part of their vision to build a Brent where everyone can thrive, with a strong local economy, thriving communities, and a healthy environment for generations to come.

We’re looking forward to working alongside Brent Council to help turn big ideas into real change for residents and neighbourhoods across the borough.

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