Provincial Grand Charity of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire

The Provincial Grand Charity of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire (charity no. 1028243) is a Freemasonry-linked funder dedicated to delivering timely financial and moral support to Freemasons, their widows, and dependants facing hardship, while extending grants to local non-Masonic registered charities for community benefit. Rooted in the region's Masonic tradition of integrity, friendship, respect, and service, it channels collective philanthropy from local lodges, member subscriptions, donations, and investments to embody practical benevolence—prioritizing internal welfare alongside broader provincial impact.

It funds emergency aid, ongoing relief amid cost-of-living pressures, housing support (e.g., annual contributions to Palmer Court for elderly Freemasons), and contributions to national/provincial Masonic charities. For non-Masonic causes, it backs registered charities addressing health, youth training, vulnerable groups, and community welfare—such as Samaritans or local youth initiatives—always augmenting lodge-led giving for specific local projects, core costs, or capital needs with ring-fenced provincial use.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating exclusively in Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire; there are no income thresholds, but a preference for small-to-medium local entities. Crucially, it does not accept unsolicited applications—proposals must come via email or letter from committed local Masonic lodges, including proof of the lodge's own donation. Trustees review at three annual meetings (February, May, October), with typical matching grants of £250–£2,000 and outcomes notified soon after. Exclusions include individuals (outside Masonic family), unregistered groups, and non-local/national initiatives without provincial designation, distinguishing it as a lodge-mediated, values-driven partner for hyper-local, registered causes.