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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.

You can refine your search results by selecting any of the optional categories below

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Oatlands Community Group - Tuki Cafe People can come along for hot drinks, scones and cake and stay as long as they want. Our layout is very informal, we have smaller tables for people who would like to catch up with someone in private...

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Open Arms Malawi At Open Arms we believe that every child has the right to survival and development. We provide essential care for Malawi's orphaned and abandoned children, giving them the chance to achieve...

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Open Country Open Country is a charitable organisation. We aim to enable anyone with a disability to access and enjoy the countryside. We run a range of activity groups including, walking, cycling, outdoor...

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Orb Community Arts Orb Community Enterprise is a specialist creative community arts and wellbeing organisation operating as Orb Community Arts. It was founded in 2004 and we are based in The Garage, Elephant Castle...

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Orb Community Arts - Arts & Textiles Orb Community Arts runs a wide range of creative activities and included in our timetable are a variety of art, craft and textile groups. There are regular art groups on Tuesday and Friday afternoons...

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Orb Community Arts - Garden Group Orb Community Arts runs a number of gardening groups during the week. Join us and get out into the Orb Garden for fresh air, good company and the chance to grow your own fruit and veg or just enjoy a...

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Orb Community Arts - Progression Support Orb Community Enterprise offers a progression support programme which aims to help people who are struggling to move forward with their lives. Keyworkers will provide support through regular 1:1...

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Our Angels Charity and Support Group The group works alongside staff of the Harrogate Hospital Maternity ward to try and make the heart breaking experience of losing a baby a little easier to go through. The group is open to anyone at...

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Our Frontline Frontline health, care, emergency and key workers put themselves at physical risk to form our frontline against the coronavirus, also putting their mental health under pressure. Our Frontline offers...

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PAC-UK PAC-UK is the country’s largest independent Adoption Support Agency. From offices in London and Leeds we reach out to families and professionals from the Scottish borders to the south coast. Our...

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PACE Pace works alongside parents and carers of children who are, or are at risk of being, sexually or criminally exploited by perpetrators external to the family. Pace's Parent Liaison Officers...

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Paperworks (Harrogate) A real workplace offering training whilst carrying out print finishing and packing activities. Aims: to help people understand their abilities and match them to an employment option which suits them...

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Listing image Parent Carer Group Ripon Parent Carer Group, Ripon 4th Friday in the month from 10am–12pm 24th March; 28th April; 26th May 2023 Contact Helen Dickinson: 07706 334260; hdickinson@carersresource.org

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Listing image Parent Carer Webinars Parent Carer Webinars Wednesdays from 1pm–2.30pm • 14 December – Christmas Quiz and Bingo • 11 January – Recharge and Recover • 8 February – Coping Strategies All our online sessions are held via...

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Listing image Parent/Carer Support Group Have a cup of tea/coffee and cake in a relaxed, informal environment. Share experiences, concerns and dilemmas that you may have. One to one sessions can also be arranged. Meeting time: 9.00 – 10....

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Parenting Together - Thursday evening support Paralegal support, professional reports and assessments for Learning Difficulties parents with children involved in Family Court proceedings.

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Parenting Together T/A Partog We provide legal assistance for families with young children, irrespective of gender, heritage or beliefs, disadvantaged by communication or learning difficulties while involved in Family Court...

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Listing image Park Brew Coffee Bar All welcome Wednesdays 11am - 1.30pm. Serving soup and a sandwich for free. Blankets, Thermos flasks, hot water bottles, as well as a hot meal are available for those in need.

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Listing image Park Grove Methodist Church Friendship Club The aim of the Friendship Club is to promote friendship, fun, company and laughter for Senior Citizens and lonely people of the area. We have weekly meetings, guest speakers once a month, play games...

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Listing image Parkinson's Exercise Class Intermediate circuit based class for people with Parkinson’s or other neurological issues. The session focuses on balance, co-ordination, strength and maintaining the body’s ability to make safe...

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Listing image Parkinson's Exercise Class Exercise class for people with Parkinson’s who may be experiencing anxiety or have complex medical needs who prefer smaller groups. Max 5 participants, £10 a class. Ring Vicki at Wish Fitness on...

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Listing image Parkinson's Harrogate Exercise Class Exercise is good for you and can make a positive difference to people with Parkinson's. Please contact Vicky 07961 070159 to book Class for Parkinson’s sufferers to aid balance and falls...

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Listing image Parkinson's Harrogate Golf Through social activities you can spend time with other people affected by Parkinson’s in a relaxed and informal way. Partners, carers, family and friends can get involved too. An opportunity to play...

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Parkinson's Singing Release your voice, help to to develop the strength in your sound and strengthen your breathing. Rhiannon teaches you fun ways to exercise your voice.

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Parkinson's UK The free and confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303. ( Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm) is available during the coronavirus outbreak. Trained advisers, including specialist Parkinson`s...

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Parkinson's UK Harrogate District Branch The Harrogate branch of Parkinson's UK was founded in 1984. The aim of the branch is to provide information, raise awareness of Parkinson's and funds to help people locally with Parkinson...

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Listing image Parkinson's UK Ripon Group We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities. Join us for chat, tea and cakes...

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Pateley Bridge & Bewerley Memorial Hall - Cuppa & Cake A warm friendly welcome on Wednesdays 2-4pm for cake, a brew and a chat.

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Listing image Pateley Bridge Art Club For all who are interested in art. Speakers, demonstrations, workshops. £20 annual fee or £3 to attend a monthly meeting. First Tuesday in the month. (Not January) Meeting time: 7.15pm

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Pateley Bridge Walkers are Welcome Pateley Bridge Walkers are Welcome works in Nidderdale with the AONB, NYCC and other voluntary organisations to ensure footpaths and rights of way are open and accessible. We also lead walks of...

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Pateley Bridge Walking Group Mind’s free weekly walking group for Pateley Bridge Tuesdays 1-3pm, meeting at Nidderdale Plus at 1pm The group is open to all and each week there will be a different walk, followed by coffee in a...

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Pathways A parent/carer led safe, non-judgmental space to meet other parents, carers and adults who have responsibility for children and young people with SEN, ADHD and autism. No diagnosis necessary, all...

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Pets as Therapy To bring comfort and companionship to people in hospital, hospices, nursing or residential homes by taking registered PAT dogs (or cats) to visit on a regular basis. housands of people of all ages...

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Pilgrims Friend Society Emmaus House Emmaus House is a 22 bed residential home which belongs to Pilgrims Friend Society, a Christian charity working with older people. Some of our residents have dementia.

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Pinewoods Conservation Group To make the Pinewoods accessible to all. To assist with maintenance and upkeep of the Pinewoods and to improve the habitat for flora and fauna. The group’s aim is to promote the maintenance and...

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Pitch Positive Men’s Health football sessions on Tuesdays 7-8.30pm at Rossett High School Free, fun drop-in sessions for adults 18+ of all abilities who want to engage in positive activity to support their physical...

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Plastic Free Ripon We are working with the national campaign of Surfers Against Sewage to obtain "plastic free" status for Ripon. We are here to assist you to cut down your plastic consumption, give you...

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Listing image Play Soft Toddler Fun A group for pre schoolers and their grown ups! Held in the hall of Allhallowgate Methodist Church every Friday, 9.30am until 11.30am. Soft play equipment for the little ones, coffee, tea and snacks...

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Listing image Playbox Toddler Group Playbox meets from 10-11.30 on Friday mornings during term time at Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough. Our group is for Mums, Dad’s, Grandparents or carers and children from birth to 4...

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Listing image Plus and Coffee Group Plus activity and coffee groups, before lunchclub, in the halls at the back of the church. 10am - 12pm

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Listing image Portage Home Visiting A home teaching service for pre-school children who have special needs. The service aims to provide support and advice to enable parents to support their children at home. Parents can make a referral...

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Positive Progressions & Action Towards Inclusion at Craven College Long term one-to-one support offered to help people in Harrogate District gain the skills and confidence needed to make it easier to move into employment or further training. Positive Progressions...

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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association PWSA UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Charity No. 1155846) and the only charity in the UK working with those living with PWS, their families and carers, together with the...

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Pride in Diversity Our mission is to encompass life and all its diversity; and to empower and encourage all to work and live in a fully inclusive arena within the Harrogate District. Annual parades and celebrations are...

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Listing image Prince of Wales During the winter months all are welcome to take a seat, relax in the warm and enjoy a chat in the pub, which is open every day from 11am – 11pm. have to buy a drink in the pub, they can just come in...

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Listing image Prince's Trust The Prince's Trust ia a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, we...

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Listing image Project Linus UK (Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby) Project Linus UK is a volunteer organisation. We aim to provide a sense of security and comfort to sick and traumatised babies, children and teenagers through the provision of new home made patchwork...

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Prosper (Harrogate and District Prostate Cancer Support Group) Meetings on the last Thursday of the month (except December). Open discussions of issues & treatments. Partners & family members welcome. Meeting time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm. A forum to enable...

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Purple Patch Arts Purple Patch Arts provide innovative, inclusive, creative learning opportunities that improve the lives of learning-disabled and autistic adults by expanding their understanding of, and engagement...

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Listing image Rainbow Club We meet at 11.15 am on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for coffee and a chat followed by craft, quiz or game. Come and sharpen up your wits, then enjoy a full lunch (cost £3). This is followed by arm...

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Listing image Rainbows, Brownies and Guides at Christ Church Rainbows, Brownies & Guides – Tuesdays 4.15pm -9.00pm – Main Hall every Tuesday - term time

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Listing image Ramblers Association (Harrogate Group) The Harrogate Group, as part of the national organisation, endeavours to promote rambling; protect rights of way; campaign for access to open country; and defend the countryside within the Harrogate...

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Listing image RAOS Musical Theatre Company Produces one musical in Harrogate Theatre in April & smaller productions in Autumn, at Ripon Arts Hub. New members always welcome. Please contact members@raos.co.uk for more information.

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Re-engage Re-engage is dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people aged over 75. In response to the coronavirus crisis regular social gatherings are suspended but a UK-wide call...

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Re:Shape RE:Shape is a community response to sexual harm, working in partnership with criminal justice agencies. We aim to reduce the risk of future sexual harm by supporting and holding to account those who...

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Listing image Re4M Re4M was formed in the second half of 2018 by a body of parents, families and friends of adults with special needs from the Ripon area. The group sprang from a common need for mutual support, and...

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Ready Steady Mums Harrogate Following the coronavirus outbreak the group meetings have resumed with social distancing measures in place. Ready Steady Mums ‘Socialise’ groups are part of a national network of volunteer-led...

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Recovery College Online A range of online educational courses and resources to people with experience of mental illness, from service users to their family, friends and staff. Free online courses and help on managing your...

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Reflect Reflect is a free support service in North Yorkshire for anyone facing a Pregnancy Choice and for those struggling after experiencing Pregnancy Loss. Reflect offers impartial support and information...

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Relate Relate provides relationship counselling for individuals, couples, family groups, children and young people. We help people to make personal changes that enable them to have committed and loving...

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