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Our opportunity to bounce back better after enormous challenges

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.

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Letchworth’s International Design Competition shortlisted for Planning Awards

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.

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Our grants allow groups to focus on mental health & wellbeing

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

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Spotlight on Garden City Brewery - Isolation Innovation

The brewery is co-owned by Holly-Anne Rolfe and husband Nick. “We love Letchworth because it’s got such a lovely community atmosphere. It’s a friendly, leafy and unique place to live and run a business,” said Holly.

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Spotlight on Vutie Beets - Isolation Innovation

Vegan eatery Vutie Beets is managed by Harry Williams, who owns the company jointly with Paul Cranwell. They took over the thriving business in November 2019, and explain how they have changed their entire business model as a result of COVID-19.

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Heritage Advice Service – we are here to help you

Our Heritage Advice Service (HAS) offers guidance and support to Letchworth homeowners who wish to make alterations to their homes. Claire Pudney, our HAS manager, explains how we manage and maintain the original principles of the garden city.

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Our pledge for the future as we face the impact of COVID-19

Since March, all our venues have closed, and a lot of our services have stopped running. Graham Fisher, our CEO, updates us on the extent of our financial losses and how we have had to make some very difficult decisions.

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Overview of our financial performance in 2019

Every June we share an update with the community on our financial performance from the previous year, along with an overview of the impact of our work. Matthew Peak, our Finance Director, talks us through it.

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'There is no normal' - How we are responding to our biggest challenge yet

Graham Fisher, our Chief Executive, explains the impact of COVID-19 and what it means for the Foundation, with no easy journey back to normality.

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The Furloughed Space Grant Scheme (FSGS) – the missing lifeline for our town?

Mark Coles, Executive Director Property, writes about why we are supporting calls for a new Furloughed Space Grant Scheme.

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Letchworth united - community support throughout COVID-19

Ciara Ginty (Communications & Marketing Business Partner for Charitable Services) visits some of the amazing volunteer run groups for a first-hand look at how our community is supporting each other.

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Creating the Community Response Team

Alastair Stewart, Head of Grants, Partnerships & Community Services, talks about how the Foundation responded to the COVID-19 emergency to bring together different groups to work together for the community.

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Our opportunity to bounce back better after enormous challenges

Letchworth’s International Design Competition shortlisted for Planning Awards

Our grants allow groups to focus on mental health & wellbeing

Spotlight on Garden City Brewery - Isolation Innovation

Spotlight on Vutie Beets - Isolation Innovation

Heritage Advice Service – we are here to help you

Our pledge for the future as we face the impact of COVID-19

Overview of our financial performance in 2019

'There is no normal' - How we are responding to our biggest challenge yet

The Furloughed Space Grant Scheme (FSGS) – the missing lifeline for our town?

Letchworth united - community support throughout COVID-19

Creating the Community Response Team

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