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Grants for Good Awards Another £15,000 to Grassroots Charities

Discover the latest winners of the Grants for Good programme, awarding £15,000 in small charity grants to grassroots organisations making a difference

charity bid writing tips for small charities and non-profits

Charity Bid Writing Tips: What Makes a Standout Application

Kirsty Clark, Executive Director of the Matthew Good Foundation, shares insider tips on what makes a standout application for the Grants for Good programme – from telling your story with clarity to showing real impact. Whether you’re new to charity bid writing or refining your approach, this article offers practical, honest advice from a funder who reads hundreds of applications a year.

Adam Walsh presents a £5000 Cheque to Josephine Hall, Harriet Lawson, and service users receiving bereavement support in Yorkshire from Talking About Loss

Talking About Loss: Charity Receives £5,000 from the John Good Group

A charity dedicated to supporting those grieving across East Yorkshire, has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the John Good Group’s Grants for Good programme, after employees voted for their favourite causes to receive a grant. The funding will primarily support the expansion of their men’s mental health group, enabling it to offer twice-monthly sessions. This support ensures the charity can continue its important work, reaching new locations and providing more bereavement support Yorkshire-wide.

Grants for Good Awards Another £15,000 to Grassroots Charities

by Jen Murden

|June 27th, 2025

Discover the latest winners of the Grants for Good programme, awarding £15,000 in small charity grants to grassroots organisations making a difference

Charity Bid Writing Tips: What Makes a Standout Application

by Kirsty Clark

|June 26th, 2025

Talking About Loss: Charity Receives £5,000 from the John Good Group

by Jen Murden

|May 15th, 2025

A collage of images reflecting the Minorfern Foundations activities over 2024. Photos include a number of cheque handovers for £4,000 with various employees of SDL Minorfern and many charity service users

Minorfern Foundation closes first year with £40,000 granted to local charities

by Jen Murden

|May 12th, 2025

The Minorfern Foundation has wrapped up its first year of charitable giving with a total of £40,000 awarded to small charities across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. With the final two grants recently paid out, the Foundation has completed a successful inaugural round focused on grassroots organisations making a tangible...

John Good Group and Matthew Good Foundation picking up the Corporate Foundation Award.

Matthew Good Foundation Wins Best Corporate Foundation at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards!

by Jen Murden

|May 9th, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that the Matthew Good Foundation has won the Corporate Foundation Award at the prestigious Third Sector Business Charity Awards. This accolade is a remarkable achievement for both the John Good Group and the Matthew Good Foundation, which triumphed over some of the UK’s biggest corporate...

Tracy Keenan-Smith, supporting Foundation grant-making and volunteering for small charities

We’re Growing! Meet Tracy, Our New Administration Assistant

by Jen Murden

|May 1st, 2025

We’re delighted to welcome Tracy Keenan-Smith to the Matthew Good Foundation team in the new part-time role of Administration Assistant. Tracy brings with her a wealth of experience working for our Founder, the John Good Group and a deep-rooted passion for charitable work, making her an invaluable addition as we...

Life-Saving Support and Homelessness Solutions: Minorfern Foundation’s Latest Grants

by Jen Murden

|April 3rd, 2025

Two remarkable charities making a difference in their communities have each received a £4,000 grant from the Minorfern Foundation: Dronfield First Responders and Howarth Foundation. These organisations provide life-saving medical support and pathways out of homelessness, and the foundation is proud to help sustain their impactful work.

Small Charity Grants: £15,000 Awarded in First Grants for Good Round of 2025

by Jen Murden

|April 1st, 2025

Discover the latest winners of the Grants for Good programme, awarding £15,000 in small charity grants to grassroots organisations making a difference

Business Charity Awards - Corporate Foundation 2025

We are Finalists at the Business Charity Awards!

by Jen Murden

|March 26th, 2025

At the John Good Group and Matthew Good Foundation, we’re over the moon to have been shortlisted for the Corporate Foundation Award at the Business Charity Awards for our innovative approach to corporate philanthropy, alongside a prestigious list of other charities and businesses.

4 women chat happily indoors at the wellbeing hub menopause café

Humber Wellbeing Hub Seeks Supporters to Expand Services

by Jen Murden

|March 24th, 2025

Humber Wellbeing Hub is calling for more community support to continue its vital mental health services in Hull. A new film by the Matthew Good Foundation highlights the hub’s impact, encouraging more people to seek help, volunteer, and get involved. Watch the film and learn how you can support.