Letchworth Civic Trust
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- Typical grants
- £200 – £2,000
- Where they fund
- Letchworth Garden City
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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letchworthct.org.ukAbout Letchworth Civic Trust
Letchworth Civic Trust is a grant-making charity focused on supporting education and training for children and young people in Letchworth Garden City. Its mission is to enhance opportunities for local young residents. The Trust works exclusively within Letchworth Garden City, reflecting a strong local commitment. It provides school grants for events and transport, and further education grants for training, aiming to enrich the lives of young people in the community.
What Letchworth Civic Trust funds
The Trust funds education and training activities for children and young people. School grants support events and transport costs, while further education grants cover training opportunities. All funded work must take place in Letchworth Garden City and benefit local residents. The Trust prioritises educational activities that directly benefit individual pupils and students, such as school trips, workshops, and vocational training.
Who can apply
Schools based in Letchworth Garden City can apply for school grants, which support pupils from families receiving state benefits. Individuals aged 16-19 who have lived in Letchworth for at least two years can apply for further education grants. The Trust also welcomes applications from community groups and other organisations, but the primary focus is on schools and individual young people. There is no religious restriction.
What Letchworth Civic Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund projects outside Letchworth Garden City or causes beyond education and training for children and young people. They also do not support applications for pupils who do not meet the residency or benefit criteria.
How they like to fund
The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and makes grants for specific educational purposes. They run separate programmes for schools and individuals, each with its own eligibility criteria. Grants are typically one-off payments for particular activities or training.
How much does Letchworth Civic Trust give?
Letchworth Civic Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 25 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Letchworth Civic Trust funds — and what they won't
Education and training for young people in Letchworth
The full exclusions list (3)
- Must have lived in Letchworth for at least two years
- Must be for a pupil from a family receiving a state benefit (per Hinchilla)
- Requires headteacher belief that activity benefits the child
Good to know
How to apply to Letchworth Civic Trust
Letchworth Civic Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Letchworth Civic Trust provide?
Letchworth Civic Trust runs 2 grant programmes — School Grant: Typically £70.
Where does Letchworth Civic Trust fund charities?
Letchworth Civic Trust funds charities operating in Letchworth Garden City.
Does Letchworth Civic Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Letchworth Civic Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Letchworth Civic Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Must have lived in Letchworth for at least two years; Must be for a pupil from a family receiving a state benefit (per Hinchilla); Requires headteacher belief that activity benefits the child. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Letchworth Civic Trust?
Letchworth Civic Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Published programme route: online application form.
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