Thank you to all who donated during our Summer Fundraiser!

Supporting vulnerable people and good causes in the local community.

GOODNESS/Knowes provides in-home voluntary care for elderly and vulnerable residents, companionship programs, environmental improvement initiatives and fundraising drives across the communities of Knowes and Larkinbridge.

We’re a team of like-minded people who love lending a hand! Want to join us?

Do you need a hand?

If you’re a vulnerable person, know anyone in need of companionship, are in charge of a community space you’d like help with or have another cause you think we’d be interested in, please contact us. We try to help everyone we can!

We raised £12,345 for good causes in your local community.

Latest News

Vintage tractor set to be auctioned for GOODNESS/Knowes

A fully restored Massey Ferguson 135 will be auctioned online at Larkinbridge Auctions from 12th to 24th November to raise money for GOODNESS/Knowes.

The tractor was generously donated by farmer Darryl McGoggins and completely restored by our volunteer members Margaret Posey and Jamal McNae. Thanks guys!

NEW Calendar Now Available!

Hot off the press - copies of our brand new calendar, GOODNESS/Gracious, have been produced with the generous contributions from Knowes Print & Stationery.

The calendar features beautiful photography by volunteer members, as well as dates of local events to keep you organised.

The print calendar costs £11, and will be on sale from November 4th. For your chance to win one enter here

How to volunteer for charity

No time on your hands? Not sure what skills you have? Read our article to find out how to get started making a difference in your community.

Charitable volunteering has many benefits, including making new friends and learning new skills.

It’s much easier than you think!