Help us amplify small charities

Make a donation to support a diverse range of small charities and community projects

Want your charitable giving to reach a wide range of good causes? Donate to small charities through our Amplify Fund. Every donation goes directly to small charities, through an Amplify Charity Grant or an Amplify Charity Film.

Our principal funder – John Good Group – funds all our operating costs, so 100% of what you give goes straight to good causes.

Downright Special

Building a brighter future for children with Down Syndrome.

Reef World

Helping to protect coral and marine environments.

Ways you can donate

BANK TRANSFER

You can make a direct bank transfer to the Foundation’s bank account.

Please contact us to request our bank details.

CARD PAYMENT

Donate by card using our JustGiving checkout. You don’t need an account – simply donate using your credit or debit card.

CHEQUE

Please send cheques to the following address:

Matthew Good Foundation,
Quarry House,
Hesslewood Office Park,
Hessle
HU13 0LH​

Our Latest Grants

See the types of projects your donation could fund, through an Amplify Charity Grant or Amplify Charity Film.

Turning Corners CIC

We funded this video to help the organisation raise awareness of their service. If you have suffered with your mental health and think joining could help you, you can contact them on the details at the end of the video.

A team of cheering young people on deck the CatZero Yacht on a sunny day in the harbour

CatZero

Originally focused on young people not in education, employment, or training, CatZero now supports all ages across the Humber. Using their yacht as a unique space for engagement, they run flexible programmes that build confidence, offer guidance, and support families facing challenges, helping individuals and communities improve their lives.

Feed the Birds

Social isolation and loneliness can severely impact wellbeing, especially for older or housebound individuals. Cut off from social connection and the natural world, many experience declining health and mental wellbeing. Feed the Birds offers a simple but powerful response — volunteers visit each week to top up bird feeders

The Brick

Across the UK, rising levels of poverty, homelessness and hardship are placing growing pressure on frontline services. Charities like The Brick are stepping in to meet these challenges with practical, community-based support. Based in Wigan, they offer help to people experiencing homelessness, financial crisis or trauma.

HER Breast Friends

HER Breast Friends has been supporting people affected by breast cancer since 2005, offering practical help, emotional support, and uplifting activities that bring people together

Jubilee Life College

Jubilee Life College delivers free daytime courses across three 10‑week terms to boost confidence, social skills, qualifications, and well‑being for adults from marginalised backgrounds including unemployment, mental‑health challenges, social exclusion, and learning differences. Open at multiple Hull venues, it offers photography, cooking, fitness, crafts, games, and recovery groups.

Fathoms Free

Fathoms Free is a volunteer-led marine conservation group focused on removing ghost fishing gear and plastic waste from the UK’s coastal waters. Their efforts help protect marine life from entanglements and ingestion, promoting a healthier ecosystem. Through hands-on clean-ups and advocacy, they raise awareness and encourage action to combat

A team of people in humber wellbeing hub green tshirts walk down a woodland path

Humber Wellbeing Hub

First opened in 2021, this Hull wellbeing charity operates a welcoming hub situated at the peaceful Humber Bridge Country Park. It provides emotional wellbeing support to the entire community, whether you’re looking for a cuppa and a chat, seeking like-minded groups to enjoy the woodland with, or in need

WISHH

WISHH, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of patients, families, and hospital staff at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, beyond what the NHS alone can provide. From creating sensory rooms and family accommodations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to transforming

Screenshot of Amy Boalch Talking to the camera from a race track

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

Are you a business?

Looking for a more meaningful way to give? We partner with businesses who want to make a real difference to people, planet, and their communities. We tailor our programmes to fit your budget, so they reflect what matters most to you. Visit our Business page to find out how we could help.

Are you a philanthropist?

We also support individuals and families who want to give in a more personal way, by managing a charitable fund on your behalf. This means you can make a tax-efficient donation that can’t be taken back. From there, you decide how the fund is invested and granted over time. We’ll help you find small charities and community projects that match your interests, check they’re eligible, and manage your donations for you.