Blog
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.
Blog
Being a trustee - how we make a difference
This week is national Trustees’ Week, an annual event which showcases the great work that trustees do, with the opportunity for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. Pam Burn gives us insight into being a trustee.
Spotlight on Khoi Khoi – Isolation Innovation
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 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.
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.
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.
Spotlight on Garden City Brewery - Isolation Innovation
The business is co-owned by Letchworth residents 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.