As part of its support for National Charities, the Grand Charity has a scheme which offers to match donations to National Charities made by Lodges within the Province This is a one-off event to selective Provinces.
Peterborough and Counties Lodge No 2996, the Lodge of St George No 5978, the Lodge of St James No 6838 and W Bro Trevor Sherman have raised over £5,000 towards Help for Heroes. The Grand Charity has generously matched this with an additional £5,000.
On Friday 13 August 2010, it was the pleasure of the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Barrie Hall to present the cheque to Jane Bowley, Help for Heroes County Co-ordinator.
The Grand Charity also made a donation of £5,000 to the Northamptonshire Branch of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) this was presented by the PGM to Colonel John Royle, who congratulated the Freemasonry movement and gave thanks for their considerable support.