The Foundation has awarded the Create teams a £4,555 COVID Catalyst Grant to set up and deliver Nature 4 Wellbeing together. The programme helps people rediscover the wealth of green space available in the world’s first garden city, reconnect with nature and protect their mental health.

The winners of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation’s first-ever Community Awards have been announced. The awards were launched to celebrate the contributions of those who went above and beyond to support the Letchworth community in 2020.

After several delays due to the pandemic, Broadway Gallery has launched the Letchworth Open exhibition on 9 January 2021. The recent COVID-19 restrictions mean the gallery cannot yet welcome visitors, but the exhibition has been brought to life online.

Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has awarded £14,280 to Letchworth Foodbank following an application to its COVID-19 Catalyst Grant Programme, which was set up to support local groups and charities impacted by the pandemic.

This week is national Trustees’ Week, an annual event which showcases the great work that trustees do. It also highlights opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. Pam Burn gives us insight into being a trustee.

One day into lockdown, Khoi Khoi Bar and Vino completely transformed its operational strategy so that it could continue serving the local community. Read more about how owner Herbie has taken the business to new heights.

Our Chief Executive, Graham Fisher, explains more about the long term impact on the Foundation, whilst trying to respond positively to challenges, build stronger relationships and being creative in coming up with solutions.

David Ames, Executive Director Stewardship & Development, tells us about being shortlisted for the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Awards for Planning Excellence.

COVID-19 forced the Heritage Foundation to close many of its arts and heritage venues and services which was devastating. This funding will be used to reopen the Garden City Collection and Museum at One Garden City, plus other activities and plans.

Alastair Stewart, our Head of Communities, Grants & Partnerships, updates us on how our grants programme is focusing on health and wellbeing support.