Provincial Grand Charity of the Province of Derbyshire

The Provincial Grand Charity of the Province of Derbyshire, established through the Provincial Charity Committee in 1870 as the philanthropic arm of Derbyshire Freemasonry, embodies Masonic values of integrity, friendship, respect, and charity. Its core mission is to support Derbyshire communities by providing grants to organisations and individuals in need, fostering social cohesion, relief of hardship, and inclusive benevolence, with rare support for external causes benefiting Derbyshire residents. Rooted in centuries-old Freemason traditions, it channels member fundraising into tangible, local impact via transparent trustee stewardship.

It prioritises advancing health and saving lives, reducing disability, relieving poverty, and promoting arts, culture, heritage, science, and amateur sport. Beneficiaries include children and young people (e.g., special needs outings, care leavers' events), elderly people, those with disabilities (e.g., Riding for the Disabled, athlete grants), other charities/voluntary groups (e.g., hospices like Ashgate and Treetops, food banks), and individuals in distress, often via the annual Community Awards recognising small impactful organisations. Support covers projects, practical welfare aid, small capital items, and occasional core costs.

Eligible applicants must deliver direct benefits to Derbyshire residents, favouring small grassroots charities, voluntary bodies, and individuals without strict income limits; UK registration is implied but not specified. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants arise from internal member nominations and local knowledge. Typical awards range £500–£5,000 (e.g., £1,400 to Children First Derby), decided adhoc without deadlines.

Distinctively Masonic-tied, it excludes routine external or non-Derbyshire projects, focusing on acute needs, community spirit, and overlooked grassroots efforts that mainstream funders bypass, ensuring practical, hyper-local enrichment.