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1,000 matches: behind Hyde’s Social Value strategy

How Hyde Housing became the first authority on Match My Project to reach 1,000 community-business matches More than 1,000 community projects have now been matched through Hyde Housing on Match My Project. The number has reached 1,052, making Hyde the first authority on the platform to pass the 1,000-match milestone. But a figure like that […]


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Building independence: How JJH Building Contractors Ltd  helped  Hamlet Wigan CIC open its doors wider

The Hamlet Wigan CIC supports young adults aged 19 to 25 with additional needs, helping them develop life skills, take on work placements and build friendships. However, some basic parts of the building were making everyday access more difficult. Pathways needed re-flagging and the roof had leaks. There was no disabled-accessible entrance, and the bathrooms […]


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From unemployed to fire stopper: How B Young Stars connected Said Yusuf to a career in fire protection

CLM Fireproofing, a passive fire protection specialist with 35 years of industry experience, posted a Fire Protection Labourer role in Southwark on Match My Project. No previous experience was required. The role offered the chance to learn on the job and build skills in the industry. B Young Stars, a youth organisation based at Woolwich […]


Two matches, one community event: how Good Neighbours and Ian Williams helped bring Summer Jam to life

A partnership helped Good Neighbours create a welcoming space for local families Good Neighbours knows what its community needs to make an event work. The volunteer-led organisation, made up of residents from Coldbath Estate and the surrounding area, runs inclusive events for children, young people and families. Its aim is to bring neighbours together, strengthen […]


Supplier of the month: Michael Dyson Associates — Our people are our greatest asset

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd has trained 67 people through Match My Project, more than any other supplier on the platform. The training has covered building safety, high-rise construction, HHSRS surveys, retrofit sustainability, CV writing, interview technique and energy-saving advice. When we spoke to Laura Sprawson, Bid & Marketing Co-ordinator at Michael Dyson Associates, though, she […]


When food support became school uniform support: how Waterlooville Foodbank helped 37 families prepare for the school year

How TW Drainage Ltd funded 60 school blazers for families already relying on the foodbank For more than 10 years, Waterlooville Foodbank has supported families who need help with the basics. Based at Wecock Church and run entirely by volunteers, the foodbank provides free food parcels to people referred by recognised organisations. Its support has […]


A former garage site, two acres filled with thorns, and a vision for a kitchen garden

How Argyle North West Construction helped Somerset Avenue Community Kitchen Garden to clear a two-acre land envisioned for a community kitchen garden Somerset Avenue Community Kitchen Garden is developing a community kitchen garden in a former garage site in Shakerley, Tyldesley, a lease from the council and Sadie Tshuma’s vision for what the two-acre plot […]


Keeping nine centres stocked: How In-House Research helped Medway Foodbank maintain a steady supply of essentials 

How In-house Research helped a foodbank supporting more than 11,000 people a year fill the gaps in donated stock Medway Foodbank supported more than 11,000 people last year. Nearly half were children. Demand has grown by 158% over the past six years, putting greater pressure on the stock needed to build a complete food parcel. […]


Beating the heat to get Aspull’s car park ready for the new season

How a second project with Tilbury Douglas helped keep Aspull Rugby Union Club’s facilities open to its wider community Aspull Rugby Union Club’s car park serves more than the people who play rugby there. Dog training classes use it, as do a motorcycling club, a keep-fit group, walking groups and a pre-school based on site. […]