Traditionally, January is a month when we reflect on the year that has passed and what we have learned, celebrate our achievements, and set out goals and resolutions for the upcoming year.

Like to know more about HADCA and our local voluntary sector?
Our free Introduction Session is an hour well spent if you’re interested in connecting with others to make Harrogate District a better place for everyone

Harrogate District Community Fit is the name for an exciting new programme launching in the Harrogate District in 2022. 

This Winter edition  'Positive Partnerships to Achieve More'  celebrates local giving, volunteering and sharing knowledge, ideas and support. 

‘Together Everyone Achieves More’ has been the motto of Jennyruth Workshops since the local charity was founded. 

Local Community Groups, the Mayor and Mayoress of the Harrogate District, the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire, Councillors and supporters came together at the West Park Hotel in Harrogate to celebrate a bumper year of funding distributed by THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District.

It’s no accident that HADCA's directory of community organisations is called Where to Turn, providing information on the network of voluntary groups and charities at the ready to help local residents (www.hadca.org.uk

Just like any business, charities must be financially viable. This can include selling products and services, whether via vast trading arms such as National Trust Enterprises or smaller local social enterprises such as Paperworks.

Charity shops have experienced a surge in donations and rising sales since reopening, but many shops are struggling to recruit enough new volunteers to fill gaps left by volunteers who have not returned following lockdown and to keep pace with the growing interest in buying second hand.

Our HADCA Impact Report gives some examples of how we have helped and connected communities, charities and volunteers over the last year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2021 AGM (both in person at Harrogate Community House and via Zoom) to look back over a year of change, connections and community.