Six Letchworth community projects receive nearly £8,500 in council grants
Six community projects in Letchworth have been awarded a combined £8,477 by North Herts Council, supporting services ranging from brain injury peer groups and youth mental health work to activities…
Six community projects in Letchworth have been awarded a combined £8,477 by North Herts Council, supporting services ranging from brain injury peer groups and youth mental health work to activities for older residents. Headway Hertfordshire Limited received £1,100 towards fortnightly peer support sessions for people living with brain injuries and their carers. Held at the Salvation Army Hall in Letchworth, the group helps people share experiences, access support and take part in art and craft sessions. Growing Resilience in Teens was granted £1,200 to train coaches and increase its capacity to help young people from Letchworth and the surrounding area with mental health, confidence and resilience difficulties. Saracens Sport Foundation received £1,190 for dance classes designed for people aged over 50. Resolve was awarded £1,500 towards a key worker running group therapy and key work sessions for people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. Whitethorn Bowls Club received £1,500 for a metal mesh fence to protect its bowling green from fox damage. Jackmans Community Association was granted £1,987 to replace a back gate and improve security at Jackmans Community Centre. The awards followed recommendations from the Letchworth Community Forum on 7 October 2026 and approval by Cllr Daniel Allen, North Herts Council’s Executive Member for Governance. Community groups interested in applying for funding can check the eligibility requirements and criteria on North Herts Council’s community grants webpage. North Herts Council. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licence: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ Original source: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/news/council-awards-nearly-ps8500-six-letchworth-community-projects