Community Fit 

The aim of Community Fit is to create a team of local people who meet to be social and active while giving time to Harrogate’s people and spaces.

The group meets at Harrogate Community House on East Parade at 5:45pm on Wednesdays, runs 1-2 miles to a charity, school, community or environmental group where they help out for around an hour, before making their way back to Community House for 8pm.  Participants don’t have to be fast or sporty; runs are at a social pace and nobody gets left behind.

The group are also planning a wider range of activities at different times, including helping individuals with one off jobs in their homes or gardens, and social visits to older people.

Community Fit is a collaborative project between HADCA and North Yorkshire Sport and is supported with an NHS grant received via Community First Yorkshire.

Registering is essential for the Wednesday evening events – details can be found at www.communityfit.uk or via Facebook and Instagram 

Please contact info@communityfit.uk if you would like more information.

‘I moved to Harrogate looking for new experiences and to meet people in my retirement. From litter picking to pond digging, we stay active while making a difference. I’ve found friends, making Harrogate feel like home. It's a fun, inclusive experience for all ages, and you don’t need to be a pro runner. This group has created lots of opportunities I would never have considered.'  

 

During the pilot project 50 people ran or walked 810 miles giving 276 hours of help. You can read more about the difference made, case studies and lessons learned in the project Impact Report. 

In Autumn 2023 we are now looking to bring in further investment and support so we can continue to build this vibrant community of local people who meet to be social and active while giving time to Harrogate’s people and spaces.