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Where to Turn Directory

‘Supporting good health and wellbeing in the Harrogate District’


Where to Turn is a directory of regular community activities and services provided by voluntary organisations across the Harrogate District. This fully searchable directory contains information about over 700 activities and services and is regularly updated by local charity, Harrogate & District Community Action.


The times and locations for meetings of local community groups sometimes change and we are not always made aware of the new details, so please do contact the group to confirm before making a journey if you are going along for the first time.

If you cannot find what you are looking for please email hadca@hadca.org.uk or phone us on 01423 504074 and we will do our best to direct you to someone who can help.

If you are looking for one-off charity and community events please visit our Events Calendar

If your group is not listed in the Where to Turn Directory follow the link to add an organisation or to add an activity.

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The Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends is an organisation of bereaved parents offering support, understanding and friendship to others after the loss of a child, of any age, from any...

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The Duke of York Community Initiative The Duke of York’s Community Initiative is a Royal Award presented to community projects based in Yorkshire. - The schemes need to be owned, developed and led by the people they serve. - The schemes...

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The Halo Project Charity This national project supports victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing appropriate advice and support. In North Yorkshire The Halo Project is working with IDAS...

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The Harrogate Choral Society The Harrogate Choral Society aims to bring the joy of singing to everyone - either by singing with us or coming to one of our concerts. We rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Christ...

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Listing image The Living Room Cafe A community cafe in Starbeck sponsored by Life Destiny Church. The cafe is normally open, serving drinks and snacks from 9am to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday. Come on in, enjoy the warmth and just sit, chat...

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The Lower Ure Conservation Trust As part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project ‘Ure Connected’, we will be holding a series of Nature Conservation Mornings, just for 14-18 year olds. These will be held at Nosterfield Nature...

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The Ostrich Foundation The Ostrich Foundation exists to work with and support other charities and NHS agencies helping reduce the number of young people who take their own lives, by shattering the stigma around suicide and...

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The Power of 10 The HADCA Power of 10 volunteering scheme brings together community organisations and schools to inspire young people in and around Ripon to seek out opportunities they may not usually explore,...

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The Red Box Project Harrogate During the coronavirus outbreak, the local Red Box project has tampons and pads for girls and young women who are in need. They would be interested to hear from you if you know of drop points in the...

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The Red Box Project Ripon The Red Box Project quietly ensures that no young woman misses school because she has her period. Working as a nationwide community of women, The Red Box Project seeks to provide free sanitary items...

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Listing image The Royal British Legion (Lister House) Lister House in Ripon is one of The Royal British Legion’s Care Homes, with a specialist Dementia care wing and places for younger people who could benefit from our specialist care and rehabilitation...

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The Silver Line The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and support to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and remains available during the...

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Listing image The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre (SROMC) provides high quality cancer treatments and health and wellbeing services. It offers support for people affected by a cancer diagnosis in the Harrogate...

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The Village The Village Harrogate is a community hub aiming to build friendship, give purpose and find community in the town of Harrogate and beyond. We have a range of projects happening in our premises. Our...

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The Wellbeing Cafe Every Friday 1-3pm in term time. The Wellbeing Café is a welcoming place to come and meet new friends. We serve a fresh bowl of homemade soup and roll followed by endless cups of tea or coffee and...

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The Wellness Gateway Our aims are to provide a gateway to emotional, physical, mental and social wellness and trauma care. Many people do not understand they may be living with a trauma response and become stuck in the...

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Listing image Thinking for Yourself Do you enjoy “Thinking for Yourself” ? We are a small, independent, philosophy group meeting weekly to discuss a different topic from a philosophical point of view. We don’t teach philosophy but...

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Thirst 'Drop In and Chat' Coffee Morning Thirst meets every Wednesday from 10:30am till 12 noon at Dene Park Community Centre. We serve drinks, home made cakes, laughter and community to anyone who wants to join in. Hot drinks are £1 and...

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Listing image Thula Mama Thula Mama is a weekly informal singing group for women and their babes in arms where mums learn songs and lullabies from around the world in a-cappella harmony. Mums are made comfy on warm cosy...

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Time Together Time Together provides bespoke support for disabled and autistic people in the Harrogate area, with focus on improving independence, well-being and community connection. Our one-to-one support...

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Listing image Tockwith Bowls Club Would you like to try something different? On Wednesday evenings at 6.15pm we run a short mat bowling session for people of all abilities. Just turn up and we will provide all the equipment you need...

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Tockwith Community Hub The Hub hosts a range of activities, talks, advice sessions and educational opportunities to connect the local community – residents, organisations and groups in Tockwith and surrounding villages. We...

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Listing image Town to 5K (Walk – Jog – Run) Aimed at those who are new to running or would like to build confidence. Following the couch to 5K running plans, the overall goal will be to continuously run for 5k and complete a Harrogate Park Run...

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Listing image Traidcraft Fairly traded goods from around the world including chocolate, biscuits, pasta, rice, tea, coffee, loo rolls, notecards & much more. Meeting time: 10.00am

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Listing image Trinity Luncheon Club Meets Tuesdays in term-time for a freshly prepared two course lunch, tea or coffee and a get-together. The club is intended for those who are looking for friendship. Booking is essential. Transport...

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Listing image Trinity Methodist Church - Coffee Shop Last Saturday of the month. Meeting time: 10.00am - 12noon

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Listing image Trinity Methodist Church - Trinity Tots Toddler and Baby Group, meets every Friday during term time from 10:00am till 12:00pm. We have toys for all ages to play with and provide refreshments for parents/guardians and children. Newcomers...

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Try bowls for free The Harrogate ABA holds regular Try Bowls for Free events at 16 greens across the Harrogate District. You can use the website to search our calendar of events, book a place or find a bowls club local...

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Listing image Tuesday Club Children in School Year 1 - Year 6 are welcome to join us. A typical evening starts with games maybe using our parachute or outside in the garden if the weather is fine. We sing songs, then maybe...

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Tuesday Open Days Every Tuesday we offer a chance to try out various mobility equipment from our base near Huddersfield. Our kit is suitable for rambling and cycling activities. We have manual and electric equipment...

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Turn2Us Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough, providing financial support to help people get back on track. Use the Benefits Calculator to find out which welfare benefits you may...

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Two Ridings Community Foundation Two Ridings Community Foundation (TRCF) is one of 46 community foundations in the UK. We operate in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding. We receive money from individuals, families,...

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Unforgettable Experiences Unforgettable Experiences provides live, creative and interactive sessions online. We provide technical assistance to help people to get online with the support of our Digital Activity Buddies, and...

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United Nations Association - UK (Harrogate Branch) UNA Harrogate is dedicated to supporting and celebrating the delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as agreed by world leaders in 2015 and representing the most powerful...

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United Response United Response (UR) is a national charity providing skilled care and support to adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, acquired brain injury, sensory impairments, complex...

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Upper Nidderdale Food Bank The Local Foodbank in Nidderdale provides food for individuals and families in financial crisis. All enquiries are dealt with in confidence.

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VaCO (Vacation Chamber Orchestras) For over 25 years we have been one of the UK's leading residential chamber music course providers. Vacation Chamber Orchestras holds a number of annual seasonal courses for grade 8 standard...

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Versus Arthritis You don’t need to face arthritis alone. Our advisors aim to bring all of the information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you. Call us for free on the...

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Victim Support Victim Support is an independent charity offering free, confidential support to people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We are a commissioned service offered to those who have reported a...

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Listing image Virtual Carer Forums Our carer forums are a chance for carers to offer support and share their views. We consider ways the service of the Carers’ Resource can be improved and discuss both local and national issues that...

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