Welcome to the Heritage Foundation blog. Here you'll find the latest blogs from our staff, community groups and more. If you'd like to contribute a blog, please do get in touch via our response@letchworth.com email address.
There are an estimated one million volunteer trustees/governors in the United Kingdom. Pam Burn speaks about how volunteering is at the heart of Letchworth's community.
Suzy Holding, Project Manager of the Letchworth based charity, Best Before Café, speaks to us this Volunteers Week about how important it is to volunteer.
Our Governor John Coling tells us about the shops, cafes and restaurants that have become firm favourites during lockdown and how he is looking forward to shopping local more often.
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.
Head of Charitable Projects and Partnerships, Alastair Stewart, tells us the results of the first committee meeting of 2021 following the introduction of the new grant programme; Communities Looking Forward.
Our Heritage Advice Service (HAS) helps Letchworth homeowners who wish to make alterations to their homes by guiding them through the processes and legalities that protect the unique character of the town.
There is no denying that 2020 was hard for many and it looks like we will be seeing much more of the same in 2021. While we are in another lockdown, there is also a sense of hope and regrowth for the coming months as the vaccine programme rolls out across the country. Alastair Stewart explains more.
In early February 2021, we announced that we were signing up for the government’s Kickstart programme to support local young people in finding work and gaining useful work experience. Our Chief Executive Graham Fisher tells us more about why supporting young people is more important than ever and how other Letchworth businesses can play their part.
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.