Matthew Good Foundation – Grants for Good

The Matthew Good Foundation’s Grants for Good programme provides unrestricted funding to small charities, voluntary groups, community organisations and social enterprises that are making a positive difference to people, communities or the environment. The fund is designed to support grassroots organisations that may find it difficult to access larger or more complex funding programmes.

Grants typically range from £2,000 to £5,000, with funding available for any legitimate organisational costs, including core running costs, project delivery, equipment, staffing and development activities. This flexible approach allows organisations to direct funding where it can have the greatest impact.

The programme is aimed at UK-based non-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £50,000. Eligible applicants include charities, social enterprises, voluntary groups and community organisations that can demonstrate a clear social, environmental or community benefit. Applications are welcomed from both established organisations and newer grassroots initiatives.

One of the key strengths of the programme is its straightforward application process and light-touch reporting requirements, making it particularly accessible for small organisations with limited fundraising capacity. Funding decisions are made through quarterly application rounds, with shortlisted projects shared with partner businesses whose employees help determine final awards.

The Matthew Good Foundation was established to connect businesses with high-impact small charities and non-profits, helping them access the flexible funding they need to grow their impact. Through its Amplify funding programmes, the Foundation supports organisations tackling a wide range of social, environmental and community challenges across the UK.

For small charities, community groups and social enterprises seeking unrestricted funding to strengthen their organisation, develop services or increase community impact, the Grants for Good programme represents an accessible and highly valuable source of support.

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