The Matthew Good Foundation was the idea of Tim Good and Matthew Good, both sixth generation custodians of the Good family business – John Good Group. Passionate about the business being a force for good, Tim and Matthew agreed that every year the family business would donate a proportion of profits to the Foundation, so that employees could apply for funds to support the charities they care about. Tragically, while creating the Foundation, Matthew passed away suddenly while taking part in the Humber Half Marathon while raising money for charity. In a tribute to Matthew, the Foundation was launched in his memory. Our first project funded research and promoted safety and best practice in race medicine and the treatment of illnesses commonly found during marathons and other similar events. Today, we work worth with a range of businesses, stakeholders and individuals and partner them with small, innovative charities to deliver positive social impact. Our experience of working closely with small charitable organisations has highlighted that despite making a significant impact on the world around them, there is a funding gap that can be difficult for them to bridge as they take their next steps to growth. We partner with businesses who have a genuine desire to make a difference to people, planet, and their communities. Our tailored charitable giving programmes accommodate different needs and budgets, and we tailor all our packages to deliver our partners' unique charitable objectives.
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Fantastic to see Good Travel Management | Your Human-Led Corporate Travel Team employees helping causes close to their hearts at Christmas. Well done Claire!
Absolutely enormous thanks to the Matthew Good Foundation for my £500 grant that I was able to donate to the Neuro Therapy Centre in Chester. This is a centre that specialises in personal training for people suffering neurological conditions. They have greatly improved my dads quality of life. I can’t thank both organisations enough.
📢 Supporting Local Heroes Dronfield Community First Responders are volunteers trained to provide life-saving emergency care in their local community. They respond to urgent 999 calls, delivering critical first aid in the vital moments before an ambulance arrives - a service that can mean the difference between life and death. To help them continue this essential work, the Minorfern Foundation has awarded them a £4,000 grant. #MinorfernFoundation #FirstResponders #SavingLives SDL Minorfern
A huge thank you to Men in Sheds Hull for creating these fantastic 3D-printed keyrings! 🔑👏 The 3D printer you see at work here was funded through the employee giving programme at John Good Group | Growing Businesses Together, thanks to Reece’s nomination, securing a £500 grant. 💙 Learning to use 3D printing technology helps the shed's members by offering them the chance to learn new technical skills and boost the creativity of their creations. It’s amazing to see how this support is helping Men in Sheds continue their brilliant work in the community! #MenInSheds #3DPrinting
Our co-founder and namesake, Matthew Good, loved running. Tragically, he passed away during a half-marathon, leaving a legacy that inspired us to fund that creation of Race Ready, a completely free app designed to help keep runners safe, healthy, and prepared. The Race Ready App provides expert-backed medical advice, race-day safety tips, and personalised training tools - all funded by the Matthew Good Foundation with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. We created Race Ready to honour Matthew’s memory by helping others run safely while pursuing their passion. 🧭 Learn more about Matthew's Story: https://loom.ly/9dPdQsU #raceready #runnersafety #running #trailrunning #training #marathon #runningcommunity #marathontraining
The Wirral Barn Owl Trust, founded in 1999, works to protect the declining barn owl population on the Wirral peninsula. After rising to 42 pairs by 2012, numbers have fallen again to 13 pairs, threatened by habitat loss and severe weather. Relying solely on donations, the Trust’s conservation efforts include installing nest boxes, monitoring owl activity, collaborating with farmers, and educating the public to secure a sustainable future for these iconic birds. In the latest round of Grants for Good, Wirral Barn Owl Trust has been granted £3,500 from John Good Group | Growing Businesses Together to help the charity with their current goal of replacing 25 damaged nest boxes with weather-resistant, eco-friendly boxes. Learn more: https://loom.ly/s9ZJcVY #GrantsForGood #FundingFriday
Introducing Race Ready App – A Free, Charity-Funded App for Runners! 🏃♀️🏅 We’re proud to announce the launch of Race Ready, a completely free app designed to help runners train smarter, stay safer, and perform at their best - all funded by the Matthew Good Foundation. Why Race Ready? Tragically, our co-founder, Matthew Good passed away during a half-marathon in 2011. We have now funded the creation of this app to provide runners with medical advice, expert-backed tips, and essential race preparation tools. Key Features: ✅ Expert-Backed Advice: Developed in partnership with world-leading race doctors and supported by World Athletics. ✅ Safety Tools & Checklists: Customised training tips, race-day reminders, and location-based updates. ✅ No Catches – 100% Free: Funded entirely by our charity, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Race Ready is more than an app - it’s part of Matthew’s legacy, helping runners stay safe while pursuing their passion. We believe running should be accessible and safe for everyone, and we’re proud to have helped offer this essential tool for free. 📲 Download it now on iOS and Android: https://loom.ly/x28io_I Let’s spread the word—together, we can make running safer for everyone. 📣 #raceready #runnersafety #running #trailrunning #training #marathon #runningcommunity #marathontraining
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth, yet it remains widely misunderstood, often resulting in years of misdiagnosis and inadequate care. This chronic condition causes debilitating pain and fatigue, significantly impacting various life aspects, from work to relationships. Founded in Hull by Katy, who experienced over 20 years without a diagnosis, Endo Buddies CIO aims to ensure no one feels isolated in their struggle, offering vital support and advocacy for those living with endometriosis. In the latest round of Grants for Good, Endo Buddies has been granted £2,000 from John Good Group | Growing Businesses Together to help to expand its care package project. Learn more: https://loom.ly/3Wor8MA #GrantsForGood #FundingFriday
Empowering employees to support the local community organisations that matter to them takes hard work and attention, and in return it's extremely rewarding seeing all those smiles and learning what a difference this makes to them. Thank you Chris for your continued support for your local Men's Shed!
✨ Chris Counsell helped his community this week by donating a £500 Champion Grant to Lisvane Men's Shed. This is a fantastic charity based in Cardiff, doing everything it can for men's mental health. It's a cause close to Chris's heart and he said you can really see how much they care for the people around them. 💫 This donation will cover the cost of Lisvane Men's Shed's upcoming insurance bill. They were so grateful, saying, "Without this kindness, the shed would simply not be here." 👏 It's an honour to see our team deliver purpose to our communities and how John Good Group helps to make that happen!
Fairplay is transforming the lives of young people with disabilities, offering social clubs and programs that promote independence. A recent £4,000 grant from the Minorfern Foundation will help expand their activities, giving more young people the opportunity to participate. Discover how this grant will make a difference: https://loom.ly/bFb6uNo #MinorfernFoundation #DisabilitySupport SDL Minorfern
Hull's Imagination Library has been given a boost by Steve, an employee at DAN Shipping who benefits from the John Good Group's Employee Giving Programme. Well done Steve, sounds like this donation is going to make a great impact on children in Hull! #EmployeeGiving #ImaginationLibrary
✨ It was great to welcome Bernie Dawson to Quarry House after Steven Pullen recently donated a £500 Champion Grant to Hull's Imagination Library. After an introduction from Natasha Barley, Steve knew this was a cause he wanted to help. As part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, this charity ensures all 2-year-old children with early years funding can have the gift of books every month until their 5th birthday. 📚 This £500 donation will give 20 disadvantaged preschool children a monthly book for a whole year! 👏 It is up to this charitable trust to keep this scheme going in our local area and help the kids in our community. Steve was proud to be a part of that!