Category: Society

Matthew Good Foundation & John Good Group celebrate £1million milestone with £10,000 surprise giveaway

The Matthew Good Foundation – a grant-making charity formed by Hull-based business, John Good Group in 2011 has passed a major milestone of £1million given to non-profits since it was founded. To celebrate, employees at John Good Group have voted for two Yorkshire-based charities – Clean Planet and HER Breast Friends – to receive surprise donations of £5,000 each.

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A deep dive into Hull’s new urban space for veterans

Kingston upon Hull is already a pioneering city in the north, as a constantly-regenerating urban centre with its people at its heart – and having represented the entire nation as a City of Culture besides. Hull’s pioneering nature is seeing it set itself apart once again, as it becomes home to one of the UK’s first veterans’ villages. But what exactly does this project entail, and what does it hold in store for ex-servicepeople?

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