Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation has a vision that living in the town offers everyone the opportunity to flourish as part of a vibrant community benefitting from excellent support networks. Through the Grants Committee, the Heritage Foundation offers much needed funding to a range of organisations which are linked to our strategic aims.
The committee met on 13 October 2025 and awarded funding to three local organisations whose work directly supports one of more of our strategic aims.
All Saints Church Willian
Awarded £10,000 to support renovations to take place in 2026, when further funds will have been raised to preserve the building. The church has a congregation of around 60 people and it also runs weekly and monthly support groups including a monthly Grief Café, a weekly wellbeing hub and weekly food hub. In total around 200 people benefit from the ongoing services of the church.
John and Jo Cruse Lunch Club
Awarded £1,050 to cover transport costs for members of the group who struggle to attend the lunch club. The lunch club meets weekly during term time between 12.00 – 2.00pm at St Paul’s Church – it provides a meeting place and a hot home cooked meal for older residents.
Squadron Letchworth Air Training Corps
Awarded £800 to replace a gazebo. Further funds will be raised by the squadron. Their application explains that being a member of the ATC offers young people the opportunities to learn new skills, build on existing skills, develop leadership skills and be exposed to new and challenging experiences through visits and camps.
These grants reflect our strategic priorities across health, education, access to nature, and inclusive community participation.
In 2024 grants totalling £229,000 were given to 28 organisations across the town, in addition to £263,600 core funding to organisations including Citizens’ Advice North Herts and Barnado’s.
We provide grant funding to new and existing groups to help the residents of Letchworth. This grant programme plays a pivotal role in meeting our strategic aims and ultimately delivering our vision.
This is your final opportunity to apply for a grant from our 2025 programme. Applications must be received by Monday 24th November.
To apply for a grant, or if you have any questions, please email grants@letchworth.com or write to Alastair Stewart, One Garden City, Broadway, Letchworth, SG6 3BF. You can also find out more at https://www.letchworth.com/our-community/community-grants/
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