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Standalone Farm is ready to welcome back young families this spring
Since it closed last August, the Standalone Farm team have been working behind the scenes on a number of new additions, including a woodland trail, a new snack stop, an updated events programme and a new website where customers can book tickets online.

"A long life, well lived"
The Trustees, Governors and staff of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation are saddened to hear about the passing of HRH Duke of Edinburgh.

Letchworth Educational Settlement awarded £15K grant
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has awarded Letchworth Educational Settlement £15,000 from its grant programme, which was set up to support Letchworth based charities and groups affected by the impact of the pandemic.

Development opportunities for local businesspeople
The Heritage Foundation is working in partnership with the nationally acclaimed School for Social Entrepreneurs to help local businesses and social enterprises in the heritage sector to develop and grow.

Citizens Advice receives grant to boost financial wellbeing
Citizen’s Advice North Hertfordshire branch has received a grant of £100K from the Foundation to pioneer a money advice programme tailored to the needs of individuals and families in Letchworth.

New woodland area thanks to Woodland Trust grant
This new woodland is part of the Foundation’s environmental strategy to create habitat for wildlife and making the best use of a landlocked area to boost the biodiversity and the environment.

Broadway Gallery celebrates fifth birthday
It's five years since Letchworth's Broadway Gallery opened its doors to the public with an exhibition by internationally-acclaimed artist Richard Smith.

Outline planning submitted for new homes in Letchworth
The Foundation has submitted an outline planning application for 120 homes east of Talbot Way. The site is allocated for approximately 120 private and affordable homes as part of the North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011-31.

Foundation makes pledge to help young unemployed people across Herts
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, with the help of business support social enterprise, Wenta, has signed up to the Government’s Kickstart Scheme which has been set up to help the young and unemployed aged between 16-24.
New recovery grant offers up to £10K for local groups
Local charities, clubs and community groups that have been impacted by the pandemic can now get the support they need with the launch of a new recovery fund by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation.

Foundation Community Award winners announced
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.

Letchworth's Broadway Gallery showcases new art exhibition online
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.