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NHS volunteers given exclusive screening
On the 73rd birthday of the National Health Service, the Foundation invited 100 local NHS heroes to an exclusive screening at Broadway cinema.
Annual Report and Accounts for 2020
The Heritage Foundation has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2020. This is supplemented by a revised Strategic Plan which sets out the adjusted priorities for the next 12 months.
£7K grant awarded to Herts MS Therapy Centre
Herts MS Therapy Centre has received a £7K grant to ensure its vital Oxygen Therapy can continue to operate. The Letchworth-based Therapy Centre has been awarded the funding as part of the Community Looking Forward Grants Programme.
Community Awards – an update
With restrictions lifting, we have finally been able to hand-deliver prizes to the Community Award winners! These awards were announced in January 2021 and saw Vutie Beets win the best business award and Best Before Café win best charity award.
Helping domestic abuse victims and families gain control
Sarah Pateman, Community Safety Manager at Survivors/Stevenage Against Domestic Abuse (SADA), writes about how a grant from the Heritage Foundation has helped expand their service during the pandemic.
Letchworth responds to India's COVID crisis
Our Chairman, Pam Burn explains how we can help those in India, reminding us to show concern and compassion for those who have not been as fortunate as us to have access to good healthcare.
Funding support for Letchworth sports clubs as restrictions ease
Sports clubs in Letchworth have been awarded more than £18,000 in funding to help them reopen as restrictions ease and outdoor sports venues welcome back members and visitors for the first time in months.
Standalone Farm is ready to welcome back young families this spring
Since it closed last August, the Standalone Farm team have been working behind the scenes on a number of new additions, including a woodland trail, a new snack stop, an updated events programme and a new website where customers can now book tickets online.
"A long life, well lived"
The Trustees, Governors and staff of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation are saddened to hear about the passing of HRH Duke of Edinburgh.
Letchworth Educational Settlement awarded £15K grant
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has awarded Letchworth Educational Settlement £15,000 from its grant programme, which was set up to support Letchworth based charities and groups affected by the impact of the pandemic.
Development opportunities for local businesspeople
The Heritage Foundation is working in partnership with the nationally acclaimed School for Social Entrepreneurs to help local businesses and social enterprises in the heritage sector to develop and grow through skills development workshops, coaching and networks.
Citizens Advice receives grant to boost financial wellbeing
Citizen’s Advice North Hertfordshire branch has received a grant of £100K from the Foundation to pioneer a money advice programme tailored to the needs of individuals and families in Letchworth.
