Welcome to the Journal.

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]