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Onward Homes Extends Partnership with Match My Project: Powering Community Change Across the North West

We are proud to announce that Onward Homes has renewed its partnership with Match My Project for another two years. This decision highlights their long-term commitment to delivering social value and supporting the communities they serve. As one of the largest housing providers in the North West, Onward Homes manages over 35,000 properties across Greater […]


June’s Star Supplier: Ian Williams Shines Bright

We’re thrilled to shine a light on Ian Williams, one of our standout suppliers on Match My Project this June. Known for their innovative approach to property services, Ian Williams delivers directly to homes and buildings across housing, education, retirement living, and commercial sectors. Their wide-ranging expertise includes property maintenance, planned investment, redecoration programmes, passive […]


Peabody: Match My Project – is now LIVE

At the end of May Peabody launched their Match My Project platform. The Match My Project team is so pleased to be working with Peabody, one of the oldest, and largest, housing associations in the UK. It was founded in 1862 by the American banker and philanthropist George Peabody. The first Peabody dwellings were in […]


Cambridgeshire County Council: Match My Project – is now LIVE

We had a great launch in Cambridge in the middle of May. Many thanks to the council team for organising the event. It was a well attended online event with many council suppliers and community partners on the call. There is so much going on across Cambridgeshire at the moment. Consider the £1 million in […]


How much time are you spending on Social Value?

We all know that managing Social Value takes time…  From finding out what community organisations need, to getting suppliers involved, to tracking delivery – it all adds up. Many authorities dedicate hours, even days, every week to Social Value administration. Our conversations with public sector partners have highlighted this challenge repeatedly. We’ve heard many a […]


Is your Social Value targeted and impactful?

Are you delivering Social Value that is genuinely impactful? Social Value is a great opportunity to strengthen local communities. And local community organisations know what their communities need better than anyone. From our conversations with our public sector partners, we know they agree with us. But so often Social Value feels untargeted – sometimes driven […]


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 […]