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How to Write a Grant Application: A Guide for Small Charities

Applying for funding can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why we’ve put together a simple guide to our Grants for Good application, breaking down what we’re really looking for in each question. This guide is designed to help small non-profits put their best foot forward, without needing to write like a professional bid writer.

Small Charity Grants 2026 - winners of latest Grants for Good Round

Grants for Good: John Good Group Awards £15,000 to Five Small Charities

Discover the latest Grants for Good winners! £15,000 in small charity grants awarded to UK non-profits making a real impact in 2026.

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Small Charities, Bigger Returns: Why Businesses Should Support Small Charities

Supporting small charities doesn’t just create community impact – it also strengthens employee engagement, builds trust and helps businesses deliver more authentic social impact. Discover why grassroots giving can deliver bigger returns for your business.

Grants for Good: John Good Group Awards £15,000 to Five Small Charities

by Jennifer Duck

|July 23rd, 2026

Discover the latest Grants for Good winners! £15,000 in small charity grants awarded to UK non-profits making a real impact in 2026.

Small Charity Grants 2026 - winners of first Grants for Good Round

Grants for Good 2026: First Five Small Charity Grants Awarded by John Good Group

by Jennifer Duck

|May 8th, 2026

Discover the latest Grants for Good winners! £15,000 in small charity grants awarded to UK non-profits making a real impact in 2026.

employee giving programme has generated £6,5000 grant for this local women's aid charity

Coordinated Effort by Arthur Smith and DAN Shipping directs £6,500 to Local Women’s Aid Charity

by Jennifer Duck

|March 2nd, 2026

A group of employees at John Good Group Maritime companies – Arthur Smith and DAN Shipping – have banded together to nominate Women’s Aid Northeast Lincolnshire for grants worth £6,500 pounds, through the John Good Group Employee Giving Programme.

Hedgehog Rescue Hull & East Yorkshire - Kirsty Clark hands a small charity grant to a local small charity - the Holderness Hedgehog Hospital

Holderness Hedgehog Hospital Completes Major Upgrade with Grant from John Good Group

by Jennifer Duck

|November 13th, 2025

Holderness Hedgehog Hospital, a volunteer-led hedgehog rescue in Hull and the East Riding, has completed a game-changing upgrade of its facilities thanks to a generous grant from The John Good Group.

Grants for Good 2025 collage showing five UK small charities awarded funding to support local community projects

Grants for Good 2025: Five More Small Charity Grants Awarded

by Jennifer Duck

|September 26th, 2025

The John Good Group has awarded £15,000 in small charity grants to five exceptional UK non-profits through the second round of Grants for Good 2025. Discover the inspiring projects making a real impact in local communities.

Adam Walsh crosses the Bridge2Bridge finish line on his cycle

Employee Giving Programme Triples Funds Raised for Bridge to Bridge Cyclists

by Jennifer Duck

|September 19th, 2025

Now in its third year, the Bridge to Bridge cycling challenge saw 13 riders including three from John Good Group and 10 from other Hull businesses complete 212 miles and raise over £30,000 for Sailors’ Children’s Society. The Matthew Good Foundation boosted the total by £8,000 through the employee giving...

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

by Jennifer Duck

|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

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

by Jennifer Duck

|May 15th, 2025

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...

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

by Jennifer Duck

|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

John Good Group Awards Another £15,000 in Grants for Good

by Jennifer Duck

|December 20th, 2024

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