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2024 Wrapped ✨ Making Spirits Bright, All Year Long As the year wraps up, the real gift is seeing how these milestones have touched lives and created lasting change. 👉 534 new VCFSEs signed up 👉 2,200 volunteer hours donated 👉 408 new suppliers onboarded 👉 95 jobs and apprenticeships offered 👉 371 community initiatives supported 👉 10 new authorities trusting us to deliver social value These numbers represent more than just progress—they reflect lives changed, communities strengthened, and futures brightened. As we enjoy a well-earned break to recharge for the year ahead, we're excited to continue building on this success in 2025, delivering even more social value together. From all of us at Match My Project, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a bright, impactful New Year! #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #PublicSector #MerryChristmas #Procurement What was your organisation's highlight of 2024? Let's celebrate together—share in the comments below!

2024 has been a big one for Match My Project. While it’s hard to sum up the year in words, let alone numbers, we’ve got a few “back of the cigarette packet” figures (as Dan would say) to recap the year. ✨ 1 office move ✨ 2 new MMP team members ✨ 5 new authorities launched on MMP (and another 5 onboarding!) ✨ 30 team lunches ✨ 370 community projects completed ✨ 1541 new users on MMP, which is a 256% increase compared with last year. These are just numbers, but they do represent some of the real impact that Match My Project helped create in local communities this year. Thank you for being a part of this journey. We’re looking forward to an even more impactful 2025 💪 We asked some MMP team members to tell us about their highlights of the year. Find out what they were here 👇 https://lnkd.in/evdvXz6f Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Dan Ebanks Ruth Shave Zahra Shah Bart Kurek BSc Milica Popović Jelena Borđoški Laura Miller

Every £1 you invest, £4 goes back into local communities. That's exactly what Match My Project does—a 4:1 return that transforms budgets into impact. Match My Project connects the priorities of public sector organisations to real, local impact. For every £1 invested into Match My Project fees, £4 flows directly into local community organisations—amplifying budgets, addressing local priorities, and creating a ripple effect of additional benefits. This multiplier effect strengthens: ∙ Local communities by supporting organisations delivering against local, place based outcomes ∙ Local economies with sustained activity and growth ∙ Public sector organisations, enabling them to do more with less If your organisation wants to maximise its investment, deliver against priorities, and see real community impact, let’s talk. 👉 Discover how Match My Project delivers for public sector partners: https://lnkd.in/eqjjevWR #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #PublicSector #ProcurementForGood #MaximiseImpact

If you could make one big impact in your community, what would it be? Social Value comes in many forms—employment, sustainability, education, health—but which one creates the most meaningful impact? Whether you’re a business, public sector professional, or community organisation, delivering Social Value is about finding the projects that align with your goals and make a difference. At Match My Project, we see incredible examples every day: ✅ Jobs created through apprenticeships and training programs ✅ Resources donated to support health and well-being initiatives ✅ Investments in education to build brighter futures ✅ Environmental projects to protect and sustain our planet We want to hear from you: What do you think is the most impactful way to deliver Social Value? 👇 Vote in the poll below and share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s spark a conversation on what Social Value means to you and your community. #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference

73% of SMEs are struggling with Social Value reporting—are you one of them? High costs, complex standards, and limited resources are holding businesses back, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Social Value reporting doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Yet, for many businesses, collecting the right data, meeting compliance requirements, and proving impact feels like an uphill battle. At Match My Project, we’re simplifying the process: ✅ Track your impact effortlessly with user-friendly analytics tools ✅ Focus on delivering real change instead of admin headaches ✅ Build trust with transparent, actionable reports If you’re ready to overcome the reporting challenges and maximise your Social Value impact, let’s make it happen. 🚀 Learn more and get started today: https://lnkd.in/eG4GpBsU What’s the biggest challenge your business faces when it comes to reporting? Drop your thoughts below! #BusinessForGood #CSRImpact #SocialImpactSolutions #MakingADifference #ResponsibleGrowth

What if you could deliver real, measurable Social Value without relying solely on metrics and spreadsheets? The truth is, Social Value isn’t just about data—it’s about human connections and the offline impact that transforms communities. 3 Ways to Make Social Value Truly Human 1️⃣ Empower Local Communities: Focus on initiatives that align with the unique needs of each community. 2️⃣ Foster Collaboration: Build relationships between businesses, public sector organizations, and VCFSEs to amplify outcomes. 3️⃣ Go Beyond Compliance: Social Value isn’t just a requirement—it’s an opportunity to create lasting change. At Match My Project, we believe that technology is just the starting point. While our platform simplifies processes and connects stakeholders, the real magic happens offline—in the gardens planted, workshops hosted, and lives impacted. Social Value is more than metrics; it’s about building trust, empowering communities, and creating initiatives that genuinely matter. If you’re ready to move beyond the numbers and focus on real impact, let’s start the journey together. 👉 https://lnkd.in/egZqEUp3 #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #ThoughtLeadership #MatchMyProject

What happens when creativity meets community? Moments of shared understanding and connection are more important now than ever. We were reminded of the importance of this when Fierce Festival collaborated with Birmingham City University through Match My Project. 💡 Sold-out events. 💡 Over 100 participants. 💡 One powerful message. The message? When we approach our past with care and curiosity, we build bridges. “Softly/Tenderly” was a participatory artwork commissioned by Fierce Festival that explored Birmingham’s gun-making history in the context of community and creativity. Participants crafted personal brooches, engaged with different narratives, and connected across backgrounds. Through Match My Project, Fierce Festival found the perfect space to host “Softly/Tenderly”. Birmingham City University and their partner STEAMhouse provided technical support to manage the health and safety of the event, as well as the physical space and hospitality support for the artwork to take place. This is the magic of Match My Project: turning potential barriers into opportunities for genuine human connection. Read the full story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMXEugXy Birmingham City Council Rokneddin Shariat Photo credits: Manuel Vason, Softly/Tenderly by Sheila Ghelani, Fierce Festival

Social Value in Action with Solihull! We’re thrilled to see businesses like E.MANTON LIMITED making a difference through Match My Project. Their incredible work at Haslucks Green Junior School—building planters and clearing woodlands—has created a lasting impact. To return and see the pupils enjoying their new facilities through a spring planting activity is what social value is all about! We’re proud to have recently partnered with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. If you’re a business or VCFSE in the Solihull area: Businesses: Sign up to provide resources, fulfill contractual obligations, and make a meaningful difference. VCFSEs: Sign up to access resources and support your local community. 👉 https://lnkd.in/esgxqPiq Get started today and join the movement for impactful social value projects! #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #SolihullPartnership

💬 “How do you create measurable, community-driven Social Value in the public sector?” This question lies at the heart of our upcoming Match My Project Live User Group Session, where public sector leaders will share real-world strategies for success. We’re excited to feature: Carol Glenn (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council): Sharing insights on how her team measures and maximizes Social Value impact. Laura Graham (Stockport Council): Explaining how to seamlessly integrate Match My Project into procurement processes. Deborah Williams (SNG (Sovereign Network Group)): Revealing her approach to engaging local community organisations effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned public sector professionals and gain actionable insights to transform your approach to Social Value. Let’s move from questions to solutions together. #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #PublicSectorSolutions

Hackney Giving x Match My Project: Live Launch Success! 🌟 Last week, we were thrilled to officially launch Match My Project in partnership with Hackney Giving! It was an inspiring evening filled with meaningful conversations, impactful stories, and connections between businesses and community organisations, all aimed at delivering Social Value in #Hackney. 🚀 Why it Matters: By joining Match My Project, businesses in Hackney can seamlessly connect with local Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprises (VCFSEs) to deliver projects that truly make a difference. From mentoring and funding to resource sharing, your contributions can transform lives while fulfilling your social value obligations. 💡 Ready to Make an Impact in Hackney? Sign up today to join this growing movement and start creating measurable, community-driven impact. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYdDzRHQ Let’s work together to make Hackney a hub of collaboration, growth, and positive change! #SocialValue #HackneyGiving #CommunityImpact #MatchMyProject #BusinessesForGood rge services CDW UK Cash Perks Alphatrack Systems Ltd CBRE Maximus UK M3 Consulting RedBorder Ltd