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Are you confident Social Value is being delivered – as agreed? 

It’s one thing getting suppliers to commit to Social Value – and another for them to deliver it Over the years, Social Value has suffered from what we call the ‘credibility gap’.  That’s the difference between rhetoric and reality.  Or… what suppliers promise to deliver at tender stage and what they deliver in contract mobilisation.  […]


Celebrating Two Years of Impact: Sovereign Network Group’s Ongoing Journey to Build Thriving Communities

This month marks a significant milestone as we celebrate two years of Sovereign Network Group (SNG) — a journey defined by purpose, progress, and partnership. In just 24 months, SNG has continued to build on its commitment to providing good, affordable homes, creating the foundations for better lives and stronger communities. By the Numbers – […]


Purdy Contracts Ltd in the Spotlight: Powering Communities with Purpose

We’re excited to highlight Purdy Contracts Ltd—our top-performing supplier on Match My Project for May. A member of the Kinovo Group, Purdy is a trusted provider of mechanical, electrical, building services, and renewable energy solutions. They joined the platform through Hyde Housing and have demonstrated exceptional commitment to delivering meaningful social value. Their impact so […]


What’s Coming in 2025?

We’ve heard your feedback, and while it’s still early in the year, we’re excited to share what’s in the works for summer and beyond! These updates make Match My Project easier to navigate and more effective at connecting users to the right people and projects. Here’s a preview of what’s coming: 🔐 Smoother Sign-up & […]


1,000 projects and counting: some of our favourite community projects on Match My Project

We’re celebrating 1000 matches on Match My Project.  While the impact of 1000 projects is impossible to quantify, we’re toasting to this milestone by sharing some outstanding projects and organisations on Match My Project 1. One business that completed 57 projects on Match My Project  Alphatrack Systems, a fire and security systems specialist, is #1 […]


Three case studies from Cambridge City Council’s Match My Project Launch event

In March, we headed to Cambridge for Cambridge City Council’s Match My Project launch. We loved hearing about some of the projects delivered during the council’s pilot phase of our platform. From design skills to donations of digital devices, there’s already a great range of resources being delivered to local Cambridge communities through Match My […]


Our takeaways from the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Social Value Showcase

It’s always great to connect in person with community organisations, businesses and government officials using Match My Project.  We recently attended the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Social Value Showcase in south-east London. Three of the Borough’s contractors showcased their social value initiatives, from creating apprenticeships to improving spaces for local people to enjoy. This work […]


Leading (the leaderboard) by example: Alphatrack Systems

62 organisations supported. 57 projects completed. 186 hours delivered. Alphatrack Systems, a fire and security systems specialist, is #1 on two Match My Project leaderboards – Hyde Housing and Hackney Giving – and for good reason. What resources is Alphatrack Systems providing to local communities? To name a few: It’s not just the numbers saying […]


A2Dominion’s Social Value Delivery Platform – Match My Project – is now LIVE

Another great Match My Project launch event earlier in March with A2Dominion Group. Thank you to Dele Ryder and team for the launch and for getting us all to the start line. It’s always great to see a G15 housing association come on board. It’s no different with A2Dominion Group. 38,000 homes means a lot […]