During an exceptionally difficult couple of years, people from all walks of life have taken the time to volunteer and they make a huge difference in Ripon and the surrounding villages. 

The NHS App is free to download and is a safe, secure and easier way to book appointments at your GP surgery, order repeat prescriptions, and view your medical records at any time, as well as getting medical advice and your COVID-19 passport whenever you need it.

At HADCA we're big fans of the Action for Happiness movement, and in particular their daily tweets of bright and cheerful graphics and inspiring quotes.

In 937, King Athelstan created a ring of sanctuary around Ripon by placing eight crosses on the roads approaching the city, with the Cathedral at the centre. Only one of these now remains but you can still follow the Sanctuary Way Walk around the city.
 

Help us to help you! We are seeking partners for an exciting new project launching soon in the Harrogate area.

The situation in Ukraine is devastating and urgent. Civil society organisations are on the frontline in the country, in its neighbours helping refugees, and around the world lobbying governments and raising funds.

The HADCA team is very proud and delighted this week as Frances Elliot, our CEO, received her MBE award at Windsor Castle. 

It was awarded in the 2021 Queen’s birthday honours for services to the community during the pandemic.

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

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

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.

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