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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 […]


Guide to the data download

The data download includes information from the activity that happens on an authority’s Match My Project site. It can be downloaded by Authority Admin and Standard users from the ‘Data download’ subsection of the Account page, accessed from the sidebar. Structure This table shows how the data download is laid out. A breakdown of each […]


What’s new in the authority data download

The data download has recently been updated! In this article you’ll find details of the latest changes. For a general overview of the download and how to navigate the tabs, see this guide. These changes include some upgraded metrics and bring the download in line with the site as a whole, reflecting recent improvements. 1. […]


CLM Fireproofing: Delivering Real Social Value Through Community Commitment

CLM Fireproofing is our Supplier for July. We recognise their outstanding contribution to Social Value and community impact. Impact at a Glance: ⏱ 420 volunteer hours donated 🤝 23 organisations supported ✅ 49 projects completed 🚧 6 projects currently in progress 💼 1 job filled through the partnership Founded 36 years ago, CLM Fireproofing is […]