THE man behind a new foundation that's been set up in York said he feels 'very lucky' to be in a position to help small local charities across Yorkshire.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 13:27

By Haydn Lewis

Matty Lewis is head of foundation at the York-based Fortus Foundation which helps support community groups, schools and small charities across the region with grants of between £500 and £10,000.

Originally part of the men's mental health group Yorkey Dads, Matty is already well-known to many people in York as one of five friends who in 2018 set up men's social wellbeing group Menfulness which provides in-person and online support to men in the York area.

He says that at the start of this year he was approached by Craig Herbert CEO of the business advisory and accountancy firm Fortus who have offices in Shipton Road in the city.

"I feel very lucky. I feel like I have landed on my feet," said Matty.

"Craig knew about me running Menfulness and explained he wanted to set up a registered charity to help other small charities access funding.

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