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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

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.

Free leadership programme Embercombe - a team of people hiking happily in the British countryside

Supporting the people behind change: leadership bursary now open

The Matthew Good Foundation has partnered with Embercombe to offer the Changemaker Bursary, providing five fully funded places on The Twin Trail — a six-month, multi-faceted leadership mentoring programme for grassroots leaders and emerging changemakers. Residential retreats, coaching, peer learning, and online modules combine to help participants grow confidence, resilience, and impact. Applications close 16 February 2026.

Minorfern Foundation charity grant to Wildlings

Minorfern Foundation launches second year with three local charity grants

The Minorfern Foundation begins its second year of charitable giving, awarding grants to three grassroots charities nominated by SDL Car Parts employees, supporting people-led projects making a local impact.

Supporting the people behind change: leadership bursary now open

by Jen Murden

|January 23rd, 2026

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Annual Review 2024: Another record year sees over £377k granted to non-profits

by Jen Murden

|October 21st, 2025

In 2024, the Matthew Good Foundation granted over £377,000 to charities, small non-profits, and social enterprises. Discover how employee giving, Grants for Good, and long-term support programmes are making a real impact locally and nationally.

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...

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.

Kirsty Clark, Executive Director, leading small charity grants and corporate giving programmes

Kirsty Clark Joins Matthew Good Foundation as Executive Director

by Jen Murden

|January 16th, 2025

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.

Race Ready App - Medical Advice for Runners

Medical Advice for Runners: Unveiling Our Innovative New App

by Jen Murden

|December 18th, 2024

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...

We are looking for a new Executive Director

by Jen Murden

|July 31st, 2024

Are you a strong, visionary leader keen to advocate for the VCSE sector? Are you interested in bringing people, businesses and organisations together to help amplify small charities?

Matthew Good Foundation appoints new trustees to strengthen mission

by Jen Murden

|July 19th, 2024

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.

Annual Review 2023: Our biggest year yet sees over £300k granted to non-profits

by Jen Murden

|July 12th, 2024

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...