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Feedback updates

Completing feedback is an important part of the project lifecycle on Match My Project. Not only does it help maintain accountability and trust across the platform, but it helps authorities track the impact their matches are having. Updates have recently been made to the reminders and the questions so that feedback is more timely and […]


What is MFA and how does it work?

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Multi-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security to make your account even safer. Think of it as a second lock on your door — it makes it much harder for unauthorised users to get in. It’s highly effective, blocking up to 99% of automated attacks.  We’ve added it to protect […]


Regional Authority Accounts

Background Match My Project has been adapted for a single licence to be used by a group of authorities, starting with East Midlands Combined County Authority. Authorities in the network (city and county councils, for example) can track which applications and matches are linked to their organisation, both on the site and in the data […]


More Than Construction: How Michael Dyson Associates Builds Lasting Social Value

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd has been shaping the built environment for over 40 years. Established in 1980 as a family-run business, the company has grown into a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, offering a wide range of services from architecture and project management to structural engineering, asset management, and retrofit solutions. What sets Michael Dyson Associates […]


Welcome Brent Council to Match My Project!

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 […]


Latest updates: Summer edition

This year the Product team has been beavering away turning your feedback into features – and in June we shared a list of recently completed updates to Match My Project. There’s more to come, so stay tuned! Here’s a round-up to let you know what’s live now and what’s on the way, to make it […]


Love all: A Wimbledon-inspired afternoon at Hardwick Court

Village Heating and Hyde Housing’s Sheltered and Supported team serve up community spirit. Each year, residents of Hardwick Court, Erith, celebrate the end of Wimbledon with strawberries and cream. This occasion is typically funded by the residents themselves. This year, when Wendy Woods, Housing scheme officer at Hyde Housing, noticed low morale amongst some elderly […]


‘Coal to colour’: a partnership transforming former mining districts into flourishing green spaces

Pemberton Green Spaces and Radius Security Ltd dig in. What started as a pitch at our online event has blossomed into something special. In late April, we hosted a briefing event for our partners in the North West. We gathered local businesses, VCSFE’s and public sector representatives to celebrate successes, share tips, and look ahead […]


Now live & coming soon: July edition

This year the Product team has been beavering away turning your feedback into features – and last month we shared a list of recently completed updates to Match My Project. There’s more to come, so stay tuned! Here’s a round-up from July, to let you know what’s live now and what’s on the way, to […]