{"id":863,"date":"2025-04-22T12:14:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/?p=863"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:38:21","slug":"our-takeaways-from-the-royal-borough-of-greenwichs-social-value-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/our-takeaways-from-the-royal-borough-of-greenwichs-social-value-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Our takeaways from the Royal Borough of Greenwich\u2019s Social Value Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s always great to connect in person with community organisations, businesses and government officials using Match My Project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recently attended the Royal Borough of Greenwich\u2019s Social Value Showcase in south-east London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three of the Borough\u2019s contractors showcased their social value initiatives, from creating apprenticeships to improving spaces for local people to enjoy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This work is part of the borough\u2019s broader strategy to embed social value into its procurement activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also heard from local people who these initiatives have impacted, demonstrating the tangible impact that social value can have on local residents and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re excited to hear more stories like these in the weeks and months ahead as Match My Project gains traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our reflections following the event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social value opens doors <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We heard directly from some of the young people who\u2019ve had employment and training opportunities as a result of these social value initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aura from Shooters Hill 6th Form spoke keenly about how his time on a real construction site with Mullaley has changed his preconceptions about careers in construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Similarly, Charlie told us how his apprenticeship at Axis has helped him to realise first-hand some of the opportunities available within the Quantity Surveying field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These aren\u2019t just two more apprenticeships created, they\u2019re two more doors open to young people at important moments in their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We expect to see more local people securing placements through the Pathways to Work feature on Match My Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Collaboration is key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      A central theme of the showcase was the importance of collaboration between the borough, local organisations, and suppliers to achieve social value goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This was evident in a presentation by Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) about how they\u2019re working with three of the borough\u2019s contracted property consultants (Faithorn Farrell Timms, Martin Arnold and Potter Raper) to deliver social value in Greenwich. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Stuart Butler-Gallie, Environment, Social and Governance Consultant for CACT, shared some of the projects that have emerged from this partnership, including an employability workshop which provided young people with an introduction to the construction industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Collaboration between the public, private and voluntary sectors is key to maximising social value delivery in communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Match My Project provides a platform to connect organisations in Greenwich, bringing public, private and voluntary organisations together to work on exciting collaborative projects like the employability workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Match My Project is helping authorities generate direct investment in community projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Procurement Strategy Lead for Royal Borough of Greenwich, Dean Hogan, drew the day to a close with some details on how the borough plans to leverage its significant spending power to generate additional social value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         An important part of this strategy is the borough\u2019s recent investment in Match My Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Having officially launched with Match My Project in February this year, the borough\u2019s contractors and community organisations have already started matching and working on local projects together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Here\u2019s some of the impact we\u2019ve already seen through Greenwich\u2019s Match My Project site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        – 2 projects completed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        – 7 matches <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        – Over 60 businesses and community organisations signed up and ready to match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Looking to the future, we\u2019re excited to continue supporting Greenwich\u2019s social value journey, connecting businesses with community needs, and helping to maximise the positive potential of public procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Greenwich organisations – sign up to Match My Project here<\/a> to find out where your support is needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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