Supporting small charitable organisations to amplify their impact
We work with a range of businesses, stakeholders and individuals, partnering them with small, innovative non-profits to deliver positive social impact.
£ Donated in 2023
£ Donated since 2011
Causes Supported
Harry's Hat
Supporting children with Hydrocephalus.
Downright Special
Building a brighter future for children with Down Syndrome.
Men in Sheds
Working to reduce social isolation for older men.
Outkast Panda Crew
Improving the lives of young adults.
Reef World
Helping to protect coral and marine environments.
Market Field Farm
Helping young people with learning disabilities into work.
Donated in 2023
Donated since 2011
Causes Supported
Empowering Small Non-profits
Thousands of innovative local charities and non-profit organisations make a huge difference to society, yet many need help securing the funding and support they need to deliver the impact they are capable of.
With over a decade of harnessing the power of business to be a force for good, we make it easy for a company to find and fund small charities and not-for-profits in a meaningful way by delivering flexible charitable giving programmes that create personal connections, engage employees in decision making and empower small non-profit leaders.
Some of the good causes we have supported
Empowering Small Non-profits
Our experience of working closely with small charitable organisations has highlighted that despite making a significant impact on the world around them, there is a funding gap that can be difficult for them to bridge as they take their next steps to growth.
Our range of support packages target unrestricted funding at small organisations, but we also make sure that we are helpful to work with, keeping things as simple, easy and supportive as possible for funding applicants who are often working alongside their day-job, in a voluntary role, or new to funding applications.
More Meaningful Giving
We partner with businesses who have a genuine desire to make a difference to people, planet, and their communities. Our tailored charitable giving programmes accommodate different needs and budgets, and we tailor our packages to deliver our partners’ unique charitable objectives.
Our Business Partners
Latest
impacts at home and abroad
Race Ready
In addition to funding the launch of this brand new runner's safety app, we have also provided extra support to produce high-quality video content promoting the app. The Race Ready app will raise awareness of medical issues that can affect runners during both training and racing, and provides recommendations to keep runners safe based on the latest research.
Race Ready
One of the Matthew Good Foundation's aims is to promote safety and best practices in race medicine following Matthew's tragic death. Since 2011, the Foundation has supported research and established race medicine authorities. We have now funded the launch of Race Ready Run CIC, which has developed the Race Ready app, offering free expert content on medical issues for runners.
TCCL
TCCL specialises in supporting families with a child under18 diagnosed with cancer or leukaemia by working with local health services to provide additional care during and after treatment, offering free holidays at their four-bedroom lodge in St Andrews, a vibrant seaside town not too far from Ninewells Hospital, where families can enjoy respite from treatments.
Walking 4 Hope
Walking 4 Hope, a charity in Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK, offers solace and support through nature walks, arts and crafts sessions, and peer support groups for those dealing with bereavement and mental health challenges. Their new short film, funded by the Matthew Good Foundation, highlights the charity's mission and the transformative impact of their work on the community.
Stairfoot Foodbank
Stairfoot Foodbank is a crucial resource in Barnsley, providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families facing financial hardship. Serving up to 147 people weekly, it operates entirely through dedicated volunteers who also conduct fundraising activities like car boot sales and coffee mornings to raise funds for purchasing non-donated food items.
Ben’s Den
Ben's Den is a charity founded in memory of Ben Parker, who battled leukaemia from a young age until his passing in 2003. Established by his parents in March 2004, the charity offers families of children with cancer or leukaemia free holidays in specially adapted caravans. It aims to provide these families with much-needed breaks away from hospital settings.
Sailors’ Children’s Society
Sailors’ Children’s Society is a national charity that provides support to children whose parent has made a living at sea or from the inland canals or rivers. They help mariners from fishing fleets, Royal Navy and Merchant Navy families including ferries, cruise ships, cargo ships and offshore industries.
PramDepot
PramDepot provides emergency baby boxes to vulnerable pregnant women lacking essential supplies, focusing on those in London who have minimal support from government or local authorities. Each month, around 40 women and their newborns receive quality clothing, feeding, and sleeping equipment in gift boxes that ensure mothers feel valued. The organisation collects preloved items from public donations, diverting thousands from landfills, and also use funding to provide new items such as pumps and sterilisers.
Hidden Disabilities
Hidden Disabilities is a new charity in Hull that supports people with non-visible disabilities through social, wellness and personal development events and activities, and also by raising awareness. Hidden disabilities can include chronic illness, mental health conditions, neurodivergence, cognitive, sensory and movement disorders. These can severely impact daily life yet remain unnoticed, leading to scepticism and isolation. The charity organises inclusive events providing education and support to improve physical and mental health, whilst also promoting societal understanding.
Thames Seal Watch
Thames Seal Watch was established by a British Divers Marine Life Rescue medic following the fatal incident of the famous London seal, Freddie, in 2021, which had a significant impact on the community. The group aims to educate the public about Thames wildlife, promote safe seal encounters, and enhance rescue efforts. They provide talks, rescue kits, and educational materials to river-users such as rowing clubs, fostering conservation awareness and community pride.
Race Ready
In addition to funding the launch of this brand new runner's safety app, we have also provided extra support to produce high-quality video content promoting the app. The Race Ready app will raise awareness of medical issues that can affect runners during both training and racing, and provides recommendations to keep runners safe based on the latest research.
Race Ready
One of the Matthew Good Foundation's aims is to promote safety and best practices in race medicine following Matthew's tragic death. Since 2011, the Foundation has supported research and established race medicine authorities. We have now funded the launch of Race Ready Run CIC, which has developed the Race Ready app, offering free expert content on medical issues for runners.
TCCL
TCCL specialises in supporting families with a child under18 diagnosed with cancer or leukaemia by working with local health services to provide additional care during and after treatment, offering free holidays at their four-bedroom lodge in St Andrews, a vibrant seaside town not too far from Ninewells Hospital, where families can enjoy respite from treatments.
Walking 4 Hope
Walking 4 Hope, a charity in Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK, offers solace and support through nature walks, arts and crafts sessions, and peer support groups for those dealing with bereavement and mental health challenges. Their new short film, funded by the Matthew Good Foundation, highlights the charity's mission and the transformative impact of their work on the community.
Stairfoot Foodbank
Stairfoot Foodbank is a crucial resource in Barnsley, providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families facing financial hardship. Serving up to 147 people weekly, it operates entirely through dedicated volunteers who also conduct fundraising activities like car boot sales and coffee mornings to raise funds for purchasing non-donated food items.
Ben’s Den
Ben's Den is a charity founded in memory of Ben Parker, who battled leukaemia from a young age until his passing in 2003. Established by his parents in March 2004, the charity offers families of children with cancer or leukaemia free holidays in specially adapted caravans. It aims to provide these families with much-needed breaks away from hospital settings.
Sailors’ Children’s Society
Sailors’ Children’s Society is a national charity that provides support to children whose parent has made a living at sea or from the inland canals or rivers. They help mariners from fishing fleets, Royal Navy and Merchant Navy families including ferries, cruise ships, cargo ships and offshore industries.
PramDepot
PramDepot provides emergency baby boxes to vulnerable pregnant women lacking essential supplies, focusing on those in London who have minimal support from government or local authorities. Each month, around 40 women and their newborns receive quality clothing, feeding, and sleeping equipment in gift boxes that ensure mothers feel valued. The organisation collects preloved items from public donations, diverting thousands from landfills, and also use funding to provide new items such as pumps and sterilisers.
Hidden Disabilities
Hidden Disabilities is a new charity in Hull that supports people with non-visible disabilities through social, wellness and personal development events and activities, and also by raising awareness. Hidden disabilities can include chronic illness, mental health conditions, neurodivergence, cognitive, sensory and movement disorders. These can severely impact daily life yet remain unnoticed, leading to scepticism and isolation. The charity organises inclusive events providing education and support to improve physical and mental health, whilst also promoting societal understanding.
Thames Seal Watch
Thames Seal Watch was established by a British Divers Marine Life Rescue medic following the fatal incident of the famous London seal, Freddie, in 2021, which had a significant impact on the community. The group aims to educate the public about Thames wildlife, promote safe seal encounters, and enhance rescue efforts. They provide talks, rescue kits, and educational materials to river-users such as rowing clubs, fostering conservation awareness and community pride.
Local Charity Endorsed by Ryan Reynolds Showcases Healing Power of Walking in Nature in New Film
During a critical time for promoting the release of box office hit Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds used his social media platform to promote small, local charity, Walking 4 Hope. Following on from this endorsement, Walking 4 Hope has released a short film that highlights how their mission supports mental health through nature walks and community connection.
Local Charity Endorsed by Ryan Reynolds Showcases Healing Power of Walking in Nature in New Film
During a critical time for promoting the release of box office hit Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds used his social media platform to promote small, local charity, Walking 4 Hope. Following on from this endorsement, Walking 4 Hope has released a short film that highlights how their mission supports mental health through nature walks and community connection.
Minorfern Foundation awards £8,000 to two more local charities
We are delighted to announce that the Minorfern Foundation has recently awarded grants to two remarkable local charities: Ben's Den in Derbyshire and Stairfoot Foodbank in South Yorkshire. These latest contributions are part of Minorfern Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting high-impact charitable organisations in their communities.
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Matthew Good Foundation appoints new trustees to strengthen mission
Four new appointees bring diverse expertise and renewed vision to the Foundation’s board as it builds on its mission to amplify small non-profits.
Matthew Good Foundation and John Good Group back maritime charity with film and fundraising
The Sailors’ Children’s Society, a Hull-based charity established over 200 years ago, supports disadvantaged children from various maritime sectors across the UK. The John Good Group and Matthew Good Foundation have collaborated to bolster the charity with initiatives including a documentary-style film and a fundraising cycle ride.
Annual Review 2023: Our biggest year yet sees over £300k granted to non-profits
Thanks to increased donations from the John Good Group, plus a growing business network, the Matthew Good Foundation celebrated its most impactful year yet in 2023, granting over £300,000 to charities and non-profits. 90% of funds awarded went to small charities (those with an annual income of less than £1 million), in line with the Foundation’s strategy to amplify the work of grassroots organisations.
£15,000 awarded in the latest Grants for Good
The results of the members’ vote for the top donation of £5,000 are in! Find out who won the latest round of Grants for Good.
John Good Group shares marketing skills with local charity, FiND
John Good Group CMO Rich Quelch is helping East Yorkshire charity FinD with their new marketing strategy, brand proposition and website
Changing the Landscape: New film highlights benefits of improved access to Yorkshire Dales for those with disabilities
Access the Dales, a charity started by a respected disability ambassador and campaigner from the Yorkshire Dales, has released a short film featuring powerful commentary from service users on how the charity has changed their lives, in the hope that more people will benefit from their campaign to make sure nobody is left without the opportunity to access activities in the Yorkshire Dales.
£15,000 awarded in the latest Grants for Good
The results of the members’ vote for the top donation of £5,000 are in! Find out who won the latest round of Grants for Good.