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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.
Kirsty Clark Joins Matthew Good Foundation as Executive Director
With over 15 years of experience in the voluntary sector, Kirsty is set to lead the Foundation into its next phase of growth and impact.
John Good Group Awards Another £15,000 in Grants for Good
Discover the latest winners of the Grants for Good programme, awarding £15,000 in small charity grants to grassroots organisations making a difference.
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.
“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.
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.
Minorfern Foundation Awards £8,000 to Babbington Dog Rescue and Fairplay
We are pleased to announce that the Minorfern Foundation has recently awarded grants to two incredible local charities: Babbington Dog Rescue and Fairplay, both in Derbyshire. These grants are part of the Minorfern Foundation’s continued dedication to supporting impactful community initiatives in the region.
Five Small Non-profits Share £15,000 in Grants for Good
Discover the latest winners of the Grants for Good programme, awarding £15,000 in small charity grants to grassroots organisations making a difference.
Charity Film Highlights WISHH’s Impact at Hull Hospitals
WISHH, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is giving supporters, donors and sponsors an invaluable behind-the-scenes look at where their hard-earned fundraising monies are being spent, and inspiring further giving.
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.
More meaningful giving: An employee giving case study
A recent employee giving application has demonstrated how the Matthew Good Foundation helps the John Good Group to increase their community impact, not just by issuing grants, but by leveraging the Foundation’s network & expertise to deliver higher value outcomes, for employees, charities, and businesses alike.
Raising Aspirations: New mini documentary highlights Hull car project improving social mobility
Outkast Panda Crew, a Community Interest Company which evolved from a modified car club in Hull, has featured in a new mini documentary. The 11-minute film, funded by The Matthew Good Foundation and produced by INIT Creative, highlights the power held by grassroots organisations to improve inner-city communities, by raising aspirations beyond a life of crime and anti-social behaviour for disadvantaged youths.