Matthew Good Foundation

Who we are

Our charitable foundation was the idea of brothers Matthew and Tim Good, sixth-generation custodians of the John Good Group. Driven by a deep desire to positively impact the world and their local communities, Matt and Tim decided to establish a foundation for the family business to support, empower employees, and champion causes they cared about.

Just before the charity was set to launch in 2011, Matt took part in the Humber Half Marathon to raise funds for a school in Uganda. Tragically, Matt collapsed during the run and passed away at the age of just 32. Determined to bring Matt’s vision to reality, Tim launched the Foundation in Matt’s memory, naming it the Matthew Good Foundation.

Since its creation, the Foundation has made a significant difference, and we’re incredibly proud that it has donated over £1.25m to good causes through our employee giving programme and a range of other initiatives that support and amplify small charities.

The Foundation is an integral part of the John Good Group’s ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) strategy, and a big part of its role is to engage the John Good Group and its employees in giving back to its communities.

We’re delighted that the Foundation also allows us to share our expertise in charitable giving programmes and value collaborating with like-minded businesses interested in social impact. And, with the John Good Group covering all of the Foundation’s operating costs, we ensure that 100% of all additional donations go towards amplifying small charitable organisations.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We respect and value difference and seek to create an inclusive workplace which promotes and values the diversity of our employees. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone from any background has access to the opportunities to grow and succeed