Mathew Good Foundation - Grants for Good Fund

Background

The Matthew Good Foundation was formed in honour of Matthew Good from the John Good Group, who passed away whilst running a marathon for charity in 2011. Each year, the John Good Group donates money to the Foundation to support good causes in the UK and around the world.

Every three months, the Grants for Good Fund will divide £15,000 between five shortlisted projects that have a positive impact on communities, people, or the environment. The shortlisted projects will be voted on by John Good Group employees.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is for small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment.

Value Notes

A total of £60,000 is awarded annually between 20 charitable organisations.

Every three months, £15,000 will be shared between five shortlisted organisations.

Funding awarded will be based on the number of votes received by employees from John Good Group, in the following order:

• First place - £5,000
• Second place - £3,500
• Third place - £2,500
• Fourth place - £2,000
• Fifth place - £2,000

Who Can Apply

Local community groups, charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises in the UK with an average income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months are welcome to apply.

Applicants must have a bank account in the organisation’s name.

Location

United Kingdom

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Individuals
• Activities that promote political or religious beliefs
• Sponsorship/fundraising events
• Sports clubs or sponsorship

Eligible Expenditure

Unrestricted funds can be used for any of the organisation’s costs, including core running costs.

How To Apply

The online application form can be found on the Matthew Good Foundation website.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

The annual funding cycle:

• 16 December – 15 March with funding awarded in May.
• 16 March – 15 June with funding awarded in August.
• 16 June – 15 September with funding awarded in November.
• 16 September – 15 December with funding awarded in February.

How it works:

• At the end of each applications window, the Grants for Good panel process applications into a longlist. Longlisted organisations will be contacted for the next stage of the process.
• The panel will decide on the final five projects to receive a share of £15,000 and contact the shortlisted projects.
• John Good Group employees vote for their favourite project (a page for each shortlisted project is featured on their website).
• Once the vote closes, the Foundation will communicate the outcome of the vote and transfer the funding award.
• The Foundation and the John Good Group will also announce the shortlist and winners on their public platforms.