East Midlands Match My Project scheme launched by EMCCA

Community projects across the East Midlands can enjoy free support thanks to a new scheme which pairs East Midlands community projects with supportive businesses.

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward joined representatives from Derby City, Derbyshire County, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County councils to launch Match My Project on Monday 8 September at an event held in Nottingham.

Match My Project is a marketplace platform designed to pair businesses with community-driven projects needing support, boosting the positive impact companies can have across the East Midlands.

Mayor Claire said: “Grassroots community organisations know our region best. Their deep understanding of our communities allows them to deliver real, meaningful change for people. This platform will help them have even more of an impact, by giving them access to vital support and resources. And this is not just a wonderful opportunity for grassroots organisations, but also for our suppliers and employers, giving them a chance to demonstrate their commitment to improving community wellbeing and addressing social issues. We are proud to adopt Match My Project for the purpose of delivering real value to our region.”

The scheme is a partnership approach, involving the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and its four constituency local authorities – Derby City, Nottingham City, Derbyshire County and Nottinghamshire County councils.

Match My Project has been implemented successfully across other local authorities, such as Birmingham and Cambridge, and has already helped more than 1,000 community projects.

Key Information

• The platform is being funded by EMCCA, so it is free for community organisations and suppliers to use.
• Local community groups are invited to request support for their projects via the platform, such as funding, volunteers, materials or expertise.
• Suppliers can then browse the projects and ‘match’ with those they can support, delivering the requested support for free.
• As well as responding to requests, suppliers can also make offers, by advertising available volunteer hours or surplus resources, for example.

For further information, visit: https://matchmyproject.org/emcca

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