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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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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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Remap (Harrogate and Ripon Group) REMAP is a unique charity offering a unique service to anyone unable to carry out daily tasks because of some form of disability. We create bespoke solutions to help you overcome everyday...

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Renew HG1 Renew HG1 is a café style community space with a warm welcome for anyone, but is particularly relevant if you are an adult who: needs to see some friendly faces on a regular basis, is feeling lonely...

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Renew HG1 YP A referred space where young people in Years 7, 8 and 9 can come and be themselves. Students can access the session via their school or other local organisations that refer to Renew HG1 YP. Join in...

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Renew Ripon Pop in any time Mondays between 11.30 am - 1 .30 pm and Tuesdays between 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm. Renew Ripon is a quiet shared space where it is OK not to be OK. It’s for anyone who feels they might be...

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Resume Foundation Resume Foundation are offering free workshops and one to one support on a rolling basis to people who are currently unemployed in North Yorkshire. The workshops are being run online whilst COVID-19 (...

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Resurrected Bites - Give as You Can Cafe Knaresborough Pay As You Feel Community Café open every Friday 10:00 - 14:00, but please check website for holiday opening times. Meet new people & enjoy a delicious lunch made from food that would otherwise...

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Listing image Resurrected Bites - Knaresborough Community Grocery Community Grocery aimed at supporting people in financial difficulty who are struggling to put food on the table, whilst preventing excess food going to landfill. Open Fridays 8.00-2.00 (last...

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Listing image Resurrected Bites - New Park Community Grocery Community groceries offer an affordable way for individuals and families to access good quality food. Not only does this help you to save money, it also means you’re helping the environment by...

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Resurrected Bites CIC Resurrected Bites is a Harrogate and Knaresborough based community organisation aiming to reduce food waste and food poverty. We work with local businesses and suppliers to divert good quality food...

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Resurrected Bites- Give As You Can Cafe Killinghall Every Thursday 10am - 2pm, but please check website for holiday opening times. Resurrected Bites is partnered with Fareshare, The Real Junk Food project and Harrogate Waste Not Want Not. With the...

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Resurrected Bites- Give As You Can Cafe St Wilfs Harrogate Resurrected Bites is partnered with Fareshare, The Real Junk Food project and Harrogate Waste Not Want Not. With the help of these organisations, we ‘intercept’ good quality ingredients that were...

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Resurrection Bikes We are a volunteer run organisation, started in autumn 2014 with the help of some Lottery funding. We now have a growing team and have been busy fixing up donated bikes. The bikes we sell go...

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Listing image RHS Garden Harlow Carr One of Yorkshire's most relaxing yet inspiring locations. Highlights of this beautiful and varied 58-acre garden include the spectacular 'Gardens through Time' and the contemporary...

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Listing image Riding for the Disabled Association The Association's objects are to provide disabled people of all ages with the opportunity to ride and/or carriage drive for the general benefit of their health and well-being. There are two...

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Listing image Ripon & District Forum A non-sectarian, non-political organisation open to retired or semi-retired men and women. The Forum has a wide range of speakers mostly illustrated and meets in Allhallowgate Church Hall, Ripon from...

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Listing image Ripon & District University Of The Third Age (U3A) Ripon and District U3A continues to prosper with currently around 500 members. All members are welcome at our monthly meetings, 2pm on Mondays at Ripon Rugby Club, offering talks on interesting...

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Ripon and Boroughbridge Food Support Food Support is available to people in Ripon, Masham and Boroughbridge areas who need help in these uncertain times. Each food parcel contains enough food for 3 - 5 days and contains non-perishable,...

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Listing image Ripon and District Scouts The Scout Association is for boys and girls, leaders and scout fellowship and offers adventure and activity for young people. Ripon and District Scouts operate nine scout groups around the district...

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Listing image Ripon Arts Ripon Arts was formed with the aim of encouraging all forms of visual arts in the Ripon district. Painting is the principal interest but for non-painters there are also art history lectures. In...

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Listing image Ripon Branch Royal Engineers Association (REA) Meets every third Friday of the month at 7.30pm, for 8pm, apart from August and December. All serving and former serving Sappers and their families, and those who have served with us are most welcome...

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Ripon Cathedral Ripon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th Century. It is a mother church for the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales and home for the cathedral (...

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Ripon Cathedral Community Connections (C3) C3 – or Cathedral Community Connections – is about practical action. It is about caring – about giving – of time, money and material goods – and it is about raising awareness. It partners the...

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Listing image Ripon City Netball The Club trains at Ripon Grammar School on Wednesday evenings from 8pm. £5 per session – pay as you play. Great way to meet people and get fit. This is a totally inclusive club - all ages and...

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Ripon City Swimming Club We run our swimming lessons every Thursday night during school term times, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, 7:30 to 8:00 pm and 8:00 to 8:30 pm. We also have water polo for the stronger swimmers from 8:30 to 9:...

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Ripon Civic Society We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the historic buildings and environment of the cathedral city of Ripon on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and of the surrounding area. Monthly lectures are...

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Ripon Community House Community House is the Community Support Organisation for Ripon and surrounding villages. Ripon Community House has fully accessible meeting rooms available for hire. There is also office...

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Ripon Community Link (RCL) at Ripon Walled Garden The Walled Garden is a Victorian kitchen garden open to visitors and the community. With a garden nursery, tea room, shop and orchard, supporting people with disabilities. Ripon Community Link...

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Ripon Community Link Coffee Morning Everyone welcome to this popular coffee morning with scones and cakes, supporting local Ripon charity RCL. Thursday mornings 10:00am to 12:00pm. 2nd and last Thursdays of the month, but please check...

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Ripon Community Orchestra Ripon’s local amateur orchestra provides playing opportunities for a wide range of local musicians. Directed by Xenophon Kelsey, they enjoy rehearsing and performing a wide range of music in a...

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Ripon Companionship Cafe Members of the Ripon and surrounding villages community are welcome for activities, speakers, friendships, tea, coffee and cake. On the third Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3pm, Please call 01765...

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Ripon Disability Forum Do you have a disability or care for someone with a disability? Join Ripon Disability Forum to improve services and accessibility in and around Ripon. A charity working to improve access for all in...

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Listing image Ripon Ladies Tuesday Circle A social group for ladies (usually 50-80 age group) with speakers, demonstrations and outings. Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.

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Listing image Ripon LGBTQ+ Youth Club For young people aged 11-19 years (25 with additional needs) Music; Games; Arts and Crafts; Food; Chill; Support. Thursdays 3.30pm – 5pm

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Ripon Library Library opening hours Monday, 10am to 6pm Tuesday, 10am to 5pm Wednesday, 10am to 5pm Thursday, 10am to 5pm Friday, 10am to 5pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm Sunday, closed Warm space with hot drinks machine...

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Ripon Library - Coffee and Conversation Social Group Meet and chat with others over a cuppa and refreshments Friday mornings 10.30-11.30am at Ripon Library.

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Listing image Ripon Library - Craft, Knit and Natter Group All welcome to bring their knitting, crochet and needle craft and join this friendly social group. Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm

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Listing image Ripon Library - Storytimes for under 5's Weekly storytimes for children ages 0-4 years old and their families, term time only. Wednesday storytime and sing-along 10.30 - 11am Thursday storytime and simple crafts 1.30 - 2.30pm Friday...

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Listing image Ripon Life Group To help everyone to appreciate that abortion is unnecessary and harmful to the individual and society. To provide practical help as the alternative, caring for the mother and the child.

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Listing image Ripon Lions Club Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Unicorn Hotel, Ripon. Local Lions Clubs are autonomous members of Lions International, whose motto is 'We Serve'. Each club serves its own...

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Ripon Men's Shed Ripon Men’s Shed is a Charity which aims to encourage people to come together to work on practical projects or to share and learn about craft skills in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Sheds help...

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Ripon Museums Trust Preservation of historic buildings and artefacts, education services and responsible for The Prison & Police, The Workhouse and The Courthouse Museums in Ripon. We have around 140 volunteers who...

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Listing image Ripon Parkinson's Cafe Come and join others for an informal meet up in a social setting. No committees, no agendas, just talk and moral support. Come on your own or come with a partner/friend. Monthly every first Tuesday...

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Ripon Salvation Army First and foremost a church which provides significant social outreach and provision to our local community throughout the year. A 'Church in the Community For the Community' Every...

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Listing image Ripon Salvation Army - Drop In Join us every Tuesday 9.30-11.30am for tea and coffee, refreshments, dominos and board games. Here we can also help with form filling, computers or budgeting advice, as well as a friendly chat.

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Ripon Salvation Army - Employment Resource Centre Volunteer advisors are on hand to help with searching for a job or writing a CV. Meeting time: Tuesday 9.30am – 11.30am

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Ripon Salvation Army - Ladies 'Uplift' Uplift is a wellbeing group for women of all ages and takes places one Wednesday each month 6pm-7.30pm. In each session there is an opportunity to make something to take home, or enjoy a prayerful...

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Ripon Salvation Army - Lunch Club A hot meal costs £3.50 for 2 courses with tea/coffee. must be booked in advance

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Ripon Salvation Army - ROC Cafe 'Learn my Way' basic computer or IT skills and Employment advice; help with writing your CV, job searching and benefits. Internet Cafe. Meeting time from 9.00am Cafe runs until 11.30am,...

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Ripon Salvation Army - Sunbeams Tots and Carers Play activities, crafts, stories and songs for tots and carers. (Term-time only) Meeting time: 9.30 – 11.15am

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Ripon Together Ripon Together is an organisation set up for people who live or work in and around the city, who care about its future and want to make a positive difference. We know that by working together we can...

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Listing image Ripon Toy Library The Toy Library aims to create a friendly and relaxed environment where babies and children up to the age of 8 years, their parents and carers can enjoy having a chat and making friends whilst...

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Ripon YMCA YMCA Ripon believes that every young person should have a safe place to stay. We provide housing for young people who are at risk of homelessness, are homeless or are vulnerable (ages 16 - 35). Ripon...

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Listing image Ripon YMCA Youth A range of free projects and activities for young people aged 11 - 18 years in the heart of Ripon, with snacks provided including: Weekly drop-in for teens (aged 12+) Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm at...

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Listing image Ripon Youth Choirs Association To promote the art of singing in all its aspects by provision of tuition and presentation of public concerts and performances for young people.

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