Deadline: 15-Jun-2026
The Grants for Good Fund provides financial support to small charities, community groups, and social enterprises across the UK. With an annual fund of £60,000, the programme supports grassroots initiatives that create meaningful local impact. Funding is distributed quarterly to selected projects, with amounts determined through a participatory voting process.
About the Grants for Good Fund
The Grants for Good Fund is designed to empower small and growing local organisations that make a significant difference in communities, individuals’ lives, or the environment. The programme prioritises:
- Local impact: Supporting initiatives that benefit communities directly
- Grassroots organisations: Focusing on small charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises
- Participatory funding decisions: Employee votes from the John Good Group determine final allocations
Funding Details
The fund distributes £60,000 annually among 20 organisations, with funding cycles taking place every quarter.
Quarterly Allocation: £15,000 per cycle, shared among five shortlisted projects.
Tiered Funding by Ranking:
- 1st place: £5,000
- 2nd place: £3,500
- 3rd place: £2,500
- 4th place: £2,000
- 5th place: £2,000
This structure ensures that funding reaches small organisations with strong potential for community impact.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be based in the UK
- Operate as a local charity, voluntary group, or social enterprise
- Have an annual income below £50,000
- Maintain a bank account in the organisation’s name
Benefits of Participation
- Access funding to implement meaningful local initiatives
- Support for small organisations with limited financial resources
- Opportunity for recognition and engagement through employee voting
- Encouragement to develop sustainable and impactful community projects
How to Apply
- Confirm eligibility: Ensure your organisation meets the criteria above
- Prepare application: Outline your project, objectives, and anticipated local impact
- Submit application: Follow the Grants for Good Fund submission guidelines
- Shortlisting: Top five projects per cycle are selected for employee voting
- Funding allocation: Grants are distributed based on final rankings
FAQs
1. How much funding is available annually?
£60,000 is distributed across 20 organisations in four quarterly cycles.
2. How is funding allocated per cycle?
Each cycle receives £15,000, shared among five shortlisted projects.
3. What are the grant amounts per project?
- 1st: £5,000
- 2nd: £3,500
- 3rd: £2,500
- 4th & 5th: £2,000 each
4. Who can apply?
Local UK charities, voluntary groups, or social enterprises with annual income below £50,000 and a valid bank account.
5. How are winners decided?
Final funding is determined by a vote of John Good Group employees.
6. Can social enterprises apply?
Yes, social enterprises are eligible if they meet the other criteria.
7. How often are applications accepted?
Applications are accepted every quarter, corresponding with each funding cycle.
Conclusion
The Grants for Good Fund provides targeted financial support to small, grassroots organisations across the UK, enabling them to create meaningful local impact. With a participatory funding process and tiered grants, the programme ensures that organisations with limited resources but high community potential receive support to implement sustainable and effective initiatives.
For more information, visit Matthew Good Foundation.