How
is it funded?
In 1913, just ten years after Letchworth Garden City was founded, Ebenezer Howard and nine others established the Trust
encouraging public-spirited citizens to donate or bequeath
money for the benefit of the community.
At first income was modest but in the 1960's several citizens,
in particular, Dr Norman Macfadyen, bequeathed a considerable
sum of money to the Trust.
Advised by the then secretary, Mr Horace Plinston, the trustees
made a number of wise investments. The annual income from
those investments, together with (currently) an annual donation
of £10,000 from the Heritage Foundation, enables today's
trustees each year to make grants and awards which total around
£60,000.
We still receive donations and legacies from public-spirited
individuals.
If you would like to remember the work of The Letchworth
Civic Trust in your will, then you should contact your
solicitor for advice, or alternatively BBW-Solicitors
with whom the Letchworth Civic Trust has had a long association.
They will be pleased to assist you. |
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The
trustees meet to view applications and award grants
as follows:
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2011
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2012
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20
Sept
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17
Jan
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25
Oct
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13
Mar
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6
Dec
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5
Jun
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18
Sept
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Only
in very urgent cases are
awards made between these dates.
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So,
who benefits?
In a typical year about 200 individuals, particularly, but
not exclusively, young people and about 20 local groups or
organizations.
What
sort of people?
Students who have lived in Letchworth for at least two years,
and have gained a university place, will, on application,
usually receive a grant of £300 towards the cost of
books and learning materials. When they reach their third
year at university they may apply for a 'top-up' of another
£100.
School
pupils in a family that is finding great difficulty in supporting
a school activity, particularly a residential field visit
or camp, and which the headteacher believes would benefit
the child, often receive a grant of up to £60 towards
the costs. There are more than a hundred of these awards each
year.
Support is given to community groups needing
to improve their premises or support an event.
Disabled individuals
with mobility problems are also helped.
Bursaries are sometimes available to exceptionally talented
musicians, athletes, swimmers, etc..
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How
does one apply?
Contact the secretary Sally Jenkins
Write to her at Letchworth Civic Trust, Broadway Chambers, Letchworth
Garden City, SG63 AD or telephone 07785 104357or email
peterjackson99@btinternet.com
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Forms for various applicants are set out below and may
be downloaded. |
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is for students at university applying for
a grant towards the purchase of learning materials.
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is
for a person applying for a grant for a purpose that
is not directly educational.
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is
used by schools requesting support for a pupil from
a family receiving a state benefit.
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is used by social workers, probation officers or the police
supporting a person with particular social needs.
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applicants and organisations should write a letter to
the address given above detailing their need for a grant.
(see Guidance
sheet for help) |
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