Matthew Good Foundation reveals first Grants for Good Finalists for 2021
May 26, 2021
The Matthew Good Foundation has announced the five fantastic finalists for its first-ever round of Grants for Good. John Good
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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.
John Good Group employees raise over £3,000 for Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University
May 25, 2021
On Sunday 23rd May, a team of John Good Group employees took part in Get Caked and got muddy to
Becki & Stef walk 300 miles to raise over £3,000 for War Child UK
April 27, 2021
One of our members, Becki Winter along with her friend Stef, pledged to walk 300 miles earlier this year to
A look back on our impact in 2020
April 22, 2021
We’re pleased to share our annual review for 2020, and we’re delighted to confirm that in 2020 we pledged £85k
Supporting My Bag Charity with £500 Championing Grant
March 29, 2021
We recently received an application from one of our members to support My Bag Charity with a £500 championing grant.
Special Stars Foundation receives £500 Championing Grant
March 25, 2021
In January, one of our members, Becki Winter applied to the Foundation to champion the Special Stars Foundation, a charity
Supporting Local Charity – HEY Children’s University
March 19, 2021
In December 2020, we received a championing application to support Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University, a local Hull based
Supporting the Felixstowe Lions in the local community
March 14, 2021
David Cole presenting our donation to the Felixstowe Lions President Richard Woolnough The Felixstowe Lions are a small local charity
John Good Group employees champion local rescue charities in Felixstowe and the Humber
March 14, 2021
John Good Group employees are encouraged to support local initiatives, charities or projects by applying to Champion them. In late 2020,
Supporting the Cafe Baraka Community Project
March 10, 2021
Paul Haste from DAN Shipping showed his support for Café Baraka in Cleethorpes, with the help of a £500 Championing
The Dan Kitching 35 Foundation Receives £500 Championing Grant
March 9, 2021
The Dan Kitching35 Foundation works hard to make a difference to the lives of the families and people who are
Izzy Botwright raises £363 for St. Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich
January 26, 2021
Shelly Botwright works in our Felixstowe office and her daughter, Izzy (aged 16) is an A level art student who
Matthew Good Foundation launches Grants for Good Fund for Small Charities and Social Entrepreneurs
January 20, 2021
The Matthew Good Foundation has launched a Grants for Good Fund to support small charities, groups and individuals who are
Two Employees in Hull Champion Local Charity and Discover Incredible Link to the John Good Group
December 3, 2020
In October this year, the Foundation received two separate Championing Grant Applications from different employees wishing to support a charity
[Project Update] Friends of Mires Beck Nursery Herb Recipe Book a Huge Success
November 25, 2020
Back in March this year, we shared details about a £1,000 donation we made to the Friends of Mires Beck
John Good Group employees in the USA get behind local Thanksgiving initiative
November 24, 2020
In September, the John Good Group welcomed new colleagues in the USA as John Good Logistics opened a new US
A new short film for WaterHarvest
November 18, 2020
We’ve just completed another short film for WaterHarvest, a charity helping indigenous people in Rajasthan harvest rainwater. Drinking contaminated water
£1,000 Championing Grant awarded to Formby & Freshfield Beach Litter Angels
November 11, 2020
This year support for small but vital charities has never been more needed, and Formby & Freshfield Beach Litter Angels
Digital hub designed to protect coral reefs shortlisted for global award
November 3, 2020
Coral reefs are believed to have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet, even more than tropical rainforests. Occupying less
Sarah Price raises almost £2,000 for Cancer Research UK
October 20, 2020
In September, Sarah Price, who works for Good Travel Management, took part in the Race for Life to raise funds
Support the Matthew Good Foundation when you shop on Amazon
October 13, 2020
Do you shop online with Amazon? Did you know that when you shop using AmazonSmile, a percentage of everything you
Foundation Members, Diane and Joe Knight Raise Over £15,000 for Woodlands Hospice!
October 12, 2020
One of the ways in which Foundation members can support charities and good causes they care about is to apply
John Good Group Employees in Hull Get Behind Local Charity Downright Special
October 12, 2020
Here at the Matthew Good Foundation, our members can support charities and good causes in a variety of different ways.
Foundation Member Stuart, Skis 10km every day for 75 days to support NHS Charities Together
September 29, 2020
During this year’s lockdown, one of our members, Stuart Middleton, was inspired by frontline heroes in the NHS and the
Helping Hedon Methodist Youth Club Stay Connected During Lockdown
September 22, 2020
Hedon Methodist Church Youth Club took a step into the virtual world during the coronavirus crisis with the launch of
Helping Yorkshire Poundies Receives £500 Grant from the Matthew Good Foundation
September 8, 2020
Back in July, the Matthew Good Foundation was pleased to donate £500 to Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS), following a nomination
House of Light receives £500 Grant from the Matthew Good Foundation
July 1, 2020
The Matthew Good Foundation has donated £500 to House of Light, a Hull-based charity founded in 2007 that has helped
RSPCA Hull and East Riding Receives £500 Championing Grant
June 22, 2020
We are delighted to provide the RSPCA Hull & East Riding with a £500 Championing Grant, following an application by
Wigan Stars Receives £1000 Grant from the Matthew Good Foundation
June 17, 2020
The Foundation’s Championing Grants allow our members to support small charities and community projects that they care about. If the
Bundles of Joy receives £1,000 from the Matthew Good Foundation
June 17, 2020
Bundles of Joy is a charity based in Beverley supports babies, children and their families throughout Hull and East Yorkshire.
Rame Community Fund Receives £500 Donation from the Matthew Good Foundation
June 17, 2020
Members of the Matthew Good Foundation are based all around the UK. During the lockdown, we have received numerous applications
Matthew’s Hub receives £500 grant from the Matthew Good Foundation
June 10, 2020
The Matthew Good Foundation is delighted to donate £500 to Matthew’s Hub following a championing grant application from Joanne Dayes, Management
Supporting Downright Special with £500 Donation
June 3, 2020
The Matthew Good Foundation is delighted to support Downright Special with a £500 donation, following a nomination from one of
New boat for the Pygmy cooperatives
June 1, 2020
One of the Foundation’s grassroots projects is helping to protect the indigenous Pygmy tribes of the Congo. The project aims
Supporting our member in creating PPE for NHS staff and care workers
May 29, 2020
The Matthew Good Foundation is delighted to support our member, Paul Haste, an employee of DAN Shipping in Immingham who
The Deep receives £500 from the Matthew Good Foundation
May 27, 2020
Following an application from our member Sarah Coates, Learning and Development Advisor at the John Good Group head office in
Helping to make tennis accessible for all in East Scotland
May 25, 2020
The Foundation has granted £1,000 to Longniddry Tennis Club in the East of Scotland following an application from one of
Hull Women’s Aid Receives £1,000 Donation from the Matthew Good Foundation
May 25, 2020
One of the ways our members can support their community is by applying to the Foundation for a Championing Grant.
Helping children at Molescroft School access the latest visual technology
May 7, 2020
The Friends of Molescroft School are a vital part of the school community. They organise numerous social events for both
Encouraging new plant growth and wildlife at Hull General Cemetery
May 5, 2020
In February, the Foundation donated £500 to the Friends of Hull General Cemetery (FOHGC). The £500 was used to purchase
Using the Chauka System to Harvest Water in Rajasthan
May 4, 2020
Last year we provided funds to Water Harvest to create films to raise awareness of WaterHarvest’s mission by bringing what
Two members champion Hull and East Riding Breast Friends to receive £1,000
April 30, 2020
Two of our Hull members, Becki Winter and Tracy Keenan-Smith, have championed HER Breast Friends to receive funds to help
Moving people forward with bicycles in Africa
April 27, 2020
David North (Good Travel Management) applied to the Foundation for a championing grant of £525 to fund the cost of
Tim Havard Champions Tilbury Seafarers Centre
April 27, 2020
Back in March, before the UK went into lockdown, Tim Havard, based at London Gateway, was delighted to present Mark
