A local network of community organisations, churches, libraries and other groups are welcoming people through their doors this winter to be social and keep warm.  

It's been another challenging year, but we can choose to respond with kindness, help spread some joy and give people hope for a positive future.

Help Out Harrogate is our new initiative offering local people the chance to volunteer at a variety of one-off events without the need to make any regular commitment.

Harrogate was abuzz with high community spirits as groups representing the 36 organisations supported by THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District in 2023 came together to celebrate the work they do and make new connections.   
 

Can you help HADCA with a local neighbourhood research project for the Harrogate Town locality?

Our HADCA Impact Report gives some examples of how we have helped and connected communities, charities and volunteers in 2022-2023. 

Over the last 18 months, our Volunteering City of Ripon Skell Valley Partnership Project has been working on a pilot programme to inspire and empower our young people to explore the many benefits of volunteering both to them and their community. 

Our Summer newsletter 'Celebrating Community Heroes' focuses on celebrating community connections and boosting volunteering.  

Local support for anyone worried about managing energy and living costs, debts, buying food and keeping warm. 

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.