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Keep up to date with our latest news, our grants and the good causes we’re supporting. Not all are registered charities, some are simply small local initiatives that fit our guidelines for a good cause.

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.

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

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 difference in their communities.

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

We are thrilled to announce that the Matthew Good Foundation has won Best Corporate Foundation at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards. This recognition is a huge honour for us, as a grassroots grant maker and reflects the value of our commitment to supporting local charities and community initiatives.

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

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.

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

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

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 difference in their communities.

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

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

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 continue to grow our impact in the non-profit sector.

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We are Finalists at the Business Charity Awards!

We are Finalists at the Business Charity Awards!

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.

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Humber Wellbeing Hub Seeks Supporters to Expand Services

Humber Wellbeing Hub Seeks Supporters to Expand Services

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.

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Medical Advice for Runners: Unveiling Our Innovative New App

Medical Advice for Runners: Unveiling Our Innovative New App

Announcing the launch of Race Ready, an innovative app designed to empower runners with important medical information, raising awareness of how to train and race safely. The app, developed in partnership with World Athletics and key figures from the London and Brighton Marathons, is the result of years of work to improve race medicine, inspired by the sudden death of our co-founder, Matthew Good, during a charity half-marathon.

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“A Seed Was Sown”: How a Volunteering Day Sparked Major Support for Hull Schoolchildren and Spurn Point

“A Seed Was Sown”: How a Volunteering Day Sparked Major Support for Hull Schoolchildren and Spurn Point

Adam Walsh, CEO of the John Good Group has funded nine primary school trips to Spurn Point, giving around 270 disadvantaged pupils from Hull the chance to explore the local wildlife reserve for free. This initiative was sparked when Adam, during a corporate volunteering day, learned that the cost-of-living crisis had forced many schools to cut back on trips.

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Corporate Volunteer Donates £4,850 in Tools to Spurn Point

Corporate Volunteer Donates £4,850 in Tools to Spurn Point

Ben Norman, Chief Financial Officer of the John Good Group, recently made a generous donation of £4,850 worth of tools to the Spurn Point Conservation Team. The donation came after he observed the worn condition of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s equipment during a corporate volunteering day.

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Minorfern Foundation awards £8,000 to two more local charities

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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