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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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Harrogate District Foodbank - Foodbank Distribution Point (Knaresborough) The Knaresborough foodbank distribution point is open Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30. Clients need a voucher which is received through a front line service. People needing help can call the foodbank to be...

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Harrogate District Foodbank - Foodbank Distribution Point (Starbeck) The Starbeck foodbank distribution point is open Thursdays 10.30 - 12.30. Clients need a voucher which is received through a front line service. People needing help can call the foodbank to be...

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Listing image Harrogate District Men Care Too Harrogate District Men Care Too For more information about activities for male carers in Harrogate District contact Jenny Sengel: jsengel@carersresource.org

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Harrogate District of Sanctuary The Harrogate District of Sanctuary started in November 2016. We are part of the national network "Cities of Sanctuary" and we aim to make Harrogate District a place where Refugees and...

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Harrogate District Over 50s Forum The Forum is a regular meeting for older people to have a say about the things that matter to them. The Forum offers a chance to find out about different services available to older people and to...

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Listing image Harrogate Dramatic Society The Harrogate Dramatic Society was founded in 1946. We’ve produced over 300 productions in our 70 year history (comedy, tragedy, classic and contemporary – you name it, we’ve done it!) and put on an...

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Harrogate Easier Living Project (HELP) We help people in the community who are older and/or living with long-term ill health or disabilities to stay safe and well supported at home by providing a number of services aimed at promoting...

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Harrogate Film Society Harrogate Film Society is volunteer led screening interesting and unusual films at Harrogate Odeon.

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Harrogate Fitmums & Friends A friendly, sociable and supportive running and walking club, organised by a team of volunteer leaders and coaches. Harrogate Fitmums & Friends welcomes everyone to sessions - no need to be a mum...

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Harrogate Forum Formerly known as Harrogate Men's Forum, in February 2020, we voted to be an all-inclusive group for men and women. We meet on Thursday mornings throughout the winter with a weekly programme of...

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Harrogate Gateway Club Harrogate Gateway Club provides social activities for adults with learning difficulties. Activities range from Bingo, raffles, quizzes, disco and various themed evenings. We also offer day trips for...

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Harrogate Gateway Football Club The club provides coaching and footballing opportunities for people with learning disabilities in the Harrogate area. The club caters for and runs teams at all levels of ability. As well as playing...

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Listing image Harrogate Heart Failure Support Group Meet on the last Friday of the month, 2-4pm at the Harrogate Chocolate Factory Café, next to the Odeon. An opportunity to chat to others with heart failure, their family members and carers. New...

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Harrogate Hockey Club We are a Local community ran Hockey club with 5 mens and 6 ladies teams as well as nearly 300 junior members. We play senior league Hockey matches on a Saturday and Junior matches on a Sunday between...

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Harrogate Homeless Project Harrogate Homeless Project is a registered charity dedicated to supporting homeless people in the Harrogate District. We’re a team of committed individuals, who want to make sure that homeless people...

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Harrogate Homeless Project - Springboard Day Centre Springboard Day Centre provides food, shower and washing facilities, skills workshops, activities, psychotherapy, GP and other medical and therapeutic services. Our staff are on hand to offer people...

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Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the NHS to help improve treatment and facilities for all departments and services at Harrogate and...

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Harrogate Hospital Radio Harrogate Hospital Radio exists to provide a dedicated radio broadcasting service to patients at Harrogate District Hospital. By providing entertaining programmes and playing requests and dedications...

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Harrogate Housing Association We are a small, but expanding, housing association who only operate in the Harrogate District. We offer homes for rent and on a shared ownership basis. With a personal, local service we want to...

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Harrogate International Festivals A charitable organisation, our passion, ambition and innovative eye maintains our position as an arts organisation delivering Festivals of national importance, as well as a key cultural provider for...

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Harrogate International Festivals - Musical Mums Free music and singing sessions for younger mums under 25 and their tots and babies in a friendly and relaxed environment. Learn together, improve confidence and make new friends. Meeting time: 1pm...

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Harrogate Islamic Association (HIAL) We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive community of Muslims from all over the globe that have made Harrogate District their temporary or permanent home. Our mission is to provide support...

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Harrogate Library and Customer Services Centre You can borrow a range of books for all ages in a variety of formats, including large print and audio. Music CDs, DVDs and foreign language titles are also available for loan, as well as micro:bits....

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Listing image Harrogate Library and Customer Services Centre - All A-Board Scrabble Group A small and friendly group where you can extend your knowledge of the rules and strategy of Scrabble, or learn from scratch if you have never played before. No charge and no need to book and go along...

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Listing image Harrogate Library and Customer Services Centre - Coffee And Conversation Friday Group Meet new people and enjoy a chat and a cup of coffee in a warm and relaxing space. No need to book, just go along any Friday morning at 10.30am. Coffee and hot chocolate are £1, tea 50p and a range...

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Listing image Harrogate Library and Customer Services Centre - Coffee And Conversation Tuesday Group Meet new people and share stories! The Group is hosted by volunteers and meets in the café area. £1 for coffee or tea. Meeting time: 10.30am  –  11.30am

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Listing image Harrogate Library and Customer Services Centre - Craft Group Free Group and all ages and abilities welcome. Knitting, crochet, felting, stitching, embroidery. Share tips and meet fellow crafters. Meeting in the coffee area at the library. Meeting time: 10....

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Harrogate Library and Customer Services Centre - One to One Computer Lessons Been given a tablet or computer and don't know where to start? Want to know how to send an email or access the internet? Personalised 45 minute sessions with an IT volunteer, bookable for all...

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Listing image Harrogate Lions Club Harrogate Lions Club is a voluntary service organisation. We are a group of men and women, of all ages and backgrounds who strive to make a difference in our local community and also communities...

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Listing image Harrogate Lung Cancer Support Group Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. Meeting time: 10am - 12noon. If you are a lung cancer patient undergoing treatment, in remission, or a carer sharing someone's cancer journey...

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Harrogate Macular Support Group To give information and support to help people live more independent lives. To listen to speakers relevant to their needs. Meeting each month. Macular degeneration is the most common form of visual...

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Listing image Harrogate Male Voice Choir Harrogate Male Voice Choir Celebrating 50 years of singing and fundraising – and welcoming new members. A warm welcome is extended to new members irrespective of level of musical experience. There...

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Listing image Harrogate Maternity Voices Partnership Harrogate Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a friendly group of volunteers and professionals that work together to gather information from maternity service users in our area to shape and develop...

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Harrogate Neighbours HNHA is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, providing affordable quality care services for elderly people across the Harrogate District and the neighbouring boroughs. Services are...

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Listing image Harrogate Neighbours Community Hub A place where you can pop in and say hello, have a cup of tea and a slice of cake, and ask for any help you may need. Spread across 2 floors, there is space for 6 tables, a small café area, as well...

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Harrogate Repair Cafe A monthly event where you can bring household items to be fixed. Harrogate Repair Café is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to throwing things out. Residents of...

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Harrogate Scrubbers A group of volunteers fundraising and sewing scrubs to support health and care staff in Harrogate and the surrounding district. If you know an experienced sewer or someone just starting out on their...

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Harrogate Shopmobility The service enables users to enjoy shopping, business or leisure trips within the town centre in relative comfort. Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) Powered Scooters,...

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Harrogate Sibling Support Group Free support group for children aged 6 -11 who have a brother or sister with special needs. Fun activities with group leaders who are qualified teachers, with lots of experience. The Sibling Group...

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Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre Friendly and supportive adult education and day services centre for people with learning disabilities. Courses include arts, craft, literacy, music, singing, leisure courses, IT, allotment group,...

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Harrogate Sporting Memories We support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By...

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Harrogate Staywell Harrogate Stay Well is for people aged 18 and over, who are experiencing mental health and housing issues in the Harrogate borough. Floating support workers are able to do a weekly home visit to...

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Harrogate Theatre Harrogate Theatre has two performance spaces (one mid-scale and one studio), which allow for producing and presenting theatre, dance, music and comedy. The organisation runs a vibrant education and...

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Harrogate Theatre - For Young People Harrogate Theatre offers a range of weekly term-time creative workshops for young people at its education space, Hive. Harrogate Youth Theatre, Harrogate Youth Singing and Harrogate Youth Playwrights...

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Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation Using the power of football our vision is to create and maintain a healthy, happy and connected Harrogate & District. We will work tirelessly to motivate, educate, inspire and empower all people...

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Harrogate u3a From Bridge to Badminton, from walking to writing for pleasure and many other subjects in between. If you can't find a group to suit you, you can start your own. In addition there are monthly...

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Listing image Harrogate Women's Project HWP is intended to empower women by providing support, advice, training, sign posting and companionship - all while having fun!! Our first desire is to help women that are vulnerable, socially...

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Listing image Harrogate Writers Circle All interested in writing very welcome including professional and amateur writers. Meeting time: 7.30pm

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Healthwatch North Yorkshire The independent champion for people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire. They are here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care. Their...

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Listing image Heart Support Group (Harrogate) Our aim is to meet the needs of those with a cardiac condition who are living in the community of Harrogate and District. The purpose of the group is to offer support to those who may have recently...

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Listing image Heart Support Group (Harrogate) - Mobilisation And Fitness For Cardiac Patients Mon 1.30pm – 2.45pm and 4.30pm – 5.45pm, Thurs 12.30pm – 1.45pm

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Help at Home (part of HELP) Help at Home is a gardening, decorating and basic odd job service and is part of the HELP project. Help at Home covers the whole of the Harrogate District. All tasks are carried out by volunteers...

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Help For Heroes About Help for Heroes Help for Heroes supports those with injuries and illnesses sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces. No matter when someone served, we give them the support they need...

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

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Listing image Help the Aged Help the Aged campaigns and fundraises to improve the quality of life of older people, especially those who are isolated, frail and poor. Free advice and information on Freephone 0808 800 6565. (...

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Henshaws Henshaws is a charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. Henshaws work across the North of England. In the Harrogate District the...

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Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre At Henshaws Arts and Crafts, we make more than just art. We bring people together in an atmosphere that never fails to inspire. Through our workshops, people living with a range of disabilities...

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Henshaws Specialist College Through our personalised approach to education, learning and care we empower young people aged 16-25 living with a disability to progress and live life the way they want. We work with young people...

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Listing image Holy Rood House: Centre for Health and Pastoral Care Ecumenical Residential Centre for healing, pastoral care and counselling. The house is designed to offer comfort, guidance and counselling. The house is in organisational membership of the BACP and...

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Listing image Holy Trinity Breakfast Club For families Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in term time. 8.10am - 8.50am. Come along to have breakfast, a cuppa and a natter. A great way for you and your children to start the day before...

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