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Case Studies
Art program for those living with dementia
We sat down with Christina Armstong, Director of Open Art Box (a role shared with Anji Archer) to speak about the most inspirational and daunting times they have experienced.
Counselling charity expands services during pandemic
In 2021, we granted Tilehouse Counselling, a professional counselling charity, just under £14,000 to expand services during the pandemic.
Charity launches bike drop at Standalone Farm
Herts Disability Sports Foundation have launched their ‘Bikes Without Barriers’ bike drop off at Standalone Farm.
Work experience with the Heritage Foundation
Former Highfield School student Lucy Cook-Allen tells us about her work experience with us in September 2021.
The Foundation welcomes the first four Kickstarters
Concerned about the long-term impact unemployment has on young people, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation applied to take part in the government Kickstart Scheme.
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.
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.
Helping to make the local news accessible to all
The Heritage Foundation awarded Stevenage & North Herts Talking News, the only talking news group in the area, team a £610 COVID Catalyst Grant to help expand their work.
Innovative programme harnesses the restorative power of nature
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.
Connecting with nature for wellbeing in Letchworth
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has funded local community organisations Create Seven and Create Community to provide a wellbeing programme with a focus on nature.
Free dog training classes offered as support during lockdown
A grant from the Heritage Foundation enabled Woof n Wag to provide free, one-to-one support to 15 local dog owners who were struggling during lockdown.
First Garden Cities Homes: Kingfisher dementia clubs
For many years Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has awarded a grant to First Garden Cities Homes (FGCH) to support its clubs for local people with low to moderate dementia and/or who are socially isolated.
