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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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Listing image Knit and Natter Group Every second and fourth Friday of the month, 2-4pm in a warm, comfortable place with refreshments available.

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Listing image Knitter's Yarn Community Knitting Group Group starting Monday 25 February, then every last Monday of the month, 10am – 12pm A new community knitting (and crochet) group to support charitable causes. The aim is to meet new friends and to...

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krysallis in partnership with GamCare krysallis work in partnership with GamCare in Harrogate and the surrounding areas. We provide free, confidential, non-judgemental and specialist advice, information and support for anyone adversely...

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Listing image Legal Advice Clinic Confidential advice in a safe environment with a legal adviser. Each adviser has their own area of expertise accompanied by a general legal background. If your particular issue requires specialist...

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Leonard Cheshire - Alne Hall Alne Hall provide support and nursing care for physically disabled adults in a friendly and safe home. Our team is fully trained and we’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission. You’ll find us in...

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Leonard Cheshire Disability - Wharfedale House We are part of the Leonard Cheshire organisation which is a UK based charity. We are a residential home for 18 adults who have a range of physical disabilities situated in the heart of Wetherby. Our...

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Lesbian Gay Bisexual And Transgender (LGBT+) Youth Resources that you might find useful if you’re an LGB&T young person.

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LGBTQIA+ Social Group Last Monday of each month, 4-5pm Join young people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, to help shape a safe space to access peer support. Contact Katie for more information 07985 744 074

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Listing image Life Destiny Church The main hall is open as a warm space on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am - 3pm. Keep warm, enjoy a chat and play games.

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Lifeline (Harrogate) Ltd Lifeline provides move-on accommodation for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. We receive referrals from any agency that is involved in homelessness. Through our paid support workers...

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Liferiders Community Cycling Project Liferiders is based on a simple idea........that riding our bikes together helps us feel better If you're a beginner to cycling then we're here for you ! We choose cake over carbon,...

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Listing image Lip Reading Class Helping you to follow conversation better if you have a hearing loss and learn to lip read. Strategies for coping with a hearing loss. You can get in touch by writing to Community House, marking...

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Listing image Lister House Warm Space Lister House has a warm space open ro all on Wednesdays 2-4pm with hot drinks, a TV and accessible toilets.

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Little Acorns Little Acorns is a friendly, safe space where young children can play and make friends, whilst adults swap ideas, suggestions and support one another’ It takes place 9.30am - 11am during term time.

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Listing image Little Berries Baby And Toddler Group £1.50 for first child and £1 for additional children. Snack included. Term time only Meeting time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm  

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Little Crickets Pre-school Little Crickets Pre-school provides a happy, stimulating and secure environment for pre-school children aged from 2 – 5 years old. We are located on the Harrogate Cricket Ground where we have a fit...

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Listing image Little Fishes For babies & toddlers with carers. Meeting time: 9.15am – 11.00am

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Listing image Littlethorpe Village Hall - Arts Workshop Develop your skills as an artist; receive a critical appraisal by other members & occasional visiting artists. Meeting time: 9.00am – 12.00 noon

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Longlands Common Community owned woodlands project for Harrogate and Knaresborough. A Nidd Gorge Community Action initiative. By pledging money to the Long Lands Common project, and becoming a shareholder in the...

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Listing image Luke and Marcus Trust Support for parents/families who have lost a child through drugs/alcohol. Three mums set up the charity in the wake of their sons deaths from heroin overdoses. They offer unashamed sympathy, support...

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Listing image Lunch Club Lunch club – 60+ - Wed – 12pm – 1.30pm- in church hall at the back of church, accessible from the car park by the side of the church , contact st. Andrews church for further info, below

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Lunch Club Social get together with a hot two-course meal (we cater for all dietary needs). Everyone welcome to come and join in this friendly lunch club. For more information, please contact the Hub on 01423...

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Listing image Macmillan Buddy Service This service provides a lifeline for people with cancer, offering them weekly support from someone who understands what they’re going through. The service is delivered by volunteers, who undergo...

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Listing image Make-A-Wish Foundation UK Our purpose is simple - to grant the wishes of children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. A wish granted is true magic for the child and provides treasured memories for all the...

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Making Music Providing advice, support and resources for amateur musicians and music groups across the UK. Find out more about how we can help below.

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Mamas Matter CIC Mamas Matter supports mum's mental well-being and encourages guilt-free self-care. Mindfulness principles are at the heart of our work. We run: Baby Mindful Classes Mama, You Matter - a...

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Maple Creek Maple Creek is located in the town centre of Masham which is a thriving market town with shops, cafés and a mini supermarket. It also has a daily bus service. This accommodation is for residents aged...

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Marie Curie Cancer Care We are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. Our nurses work night...

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Listing image Martin House Children's Hospice The aim of Martin House is to provide family led care for children with life shortening conditions. It is a place where children, young people and their families can come to stay from time to time to...

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Listing image Masham Carers' Lunch An informal lunch for carers meeting at 12.30pm on the third Tuesday in the month. Cost from menu £10-£12.

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Listing image Masham Community Library The Community Library is housed on the first floor of Mashamshire Community Office and run by a team of dedicated volunteers. The library opens six days a week and is fully accessible thanks to our...

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Listing image Masham Food Share Parcels Food Parcels are available to anyone in need and contain everyday essentials to help through difficult times. Collection points include Masham Community Office (Mon - Sat 10am - 3pm) Acorns PreSchool...

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Listing image Masham Local History Group Meets to learn more about the history of the Masham District. Meets second & fourth Tuesday in the month. Meeting time: 7.30pm.

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Masham Lunch Club Do you know anyone who would like to join us for a delicious meal and chance to socialise? This is a regular lunch club for the over 65s. Run by a team of volunteers, our lunch club is a great way to...

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Masham Town Hall Masham Town Hall is at the heart of the busy, beautiful and historic market town of Masham. The building contains an imposing Main Hall with a large raised stage on the first Floor, with a Small Hall...

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Mashamshire Community Office The community office is an independent charity working on behalf of Masham and surrounding villages to ensure our community is a lively, active, vibrant and supportive place to live, work and visit....

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Maternity Action Maternity Action champions maternity rights at work, in the benefits system and in access to maternity care. We promote gender equality and the health and well-being of all pregnant women, new...

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ME Association Advice and information for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) (chronic fatigue syndrome) and their carers. ME Connect Helpline 0844 576 5326 Open every day between these hours: 10am-12noon,...

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Me Time 4 Teens Monthly sessions to promote self-care in young people aged 15 – 25 years, from Mind in Harrogate District & Ripon YMCA. Each month young people will take part in a different approach to...

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Listing image Men's Keep Fit Tuesdays Men's Keep Fit -21.00-22.00 (20.00-21.00 school holiday) Main hall – every week all ages contact Number and email below – Adult Males Only

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MHA Communities Harrogate MHA Communities Harrogate is a new service in Harrogate to support and connect older people who continue to live independently in their own homes and enable them to live later life well. Working...

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Listing image Middle of the Road Trust Fund For disabled people in Ripon aged 18 – 65. Support, physical recreation & social activities. Physiotherapy available to members on a weekly basis. Run by volunteers and funded solely from...

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Migration Yorkshire We work with national government, local government, and others to ensure that Yorkshire and Humber can deal with, and benefit from, migration.

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Mind The national Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mind campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Check the Mind...

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Mind In Harrogate District Mind in Harrogate District is a local independent charity which is part of the national Mind Federation supporting people with their mental health. Our vision is that people in Harrogate District...

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Mind in Harrogate District - Counselling Do you feel anxious, confused or angry? Have you suffered a loss? There may be many reasons why you feel you need to access some extra help other than talking to family and friends. Counselling will...

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Mind in Harrogate District - Mental Health Befriending service Feeling anxious, lonely or isolated? Do you have difficulty making social connections? Do you need more structure to your week or just some extra emotional support to help you to try something new?...

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Mind in Harrogate District - Outreach Mind in Harrogate provide mental health hubs in the more rural areas of the district, providing local access to mental health support, information and training opportunities. Confidential, individual...

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Missing People Missing People offers a lifeline for the 186,000 people who run away and go missing each year in the UK. For those left behind, we provide specialised support to ease the heartache and confusion, and...

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MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association) (Yorkshire Dales Branch) Support for people with Motor Neurone disease and their carers and families by providing information, advice and practical aid. Regular meetings give people an opportunity for people with MND, their...

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Listing image Money Helper MoneyHelper is here to help, so you can move forward. Here to cut through the jargon and complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control, with free,...

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Listing image Moor View Rescue Rescuing and Re-homing dogs We offer a safe environment for dogs that have been lost or neglected. With your help we aspire to give them a second chance in life and find them the perfect home.

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More Mature Afternoon Tea We are a group of men and women aged 70yrs and over (with no limit ) who meet once a month (mainly on a Saturday afternoon) for 1 1/2 to 2hrs in the Arches at Holy Trinity. We have afternoon tea and...

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Mothers’ Wellbeing Group A welcoming, free to access, safe space to drop in for a cuppa and a supportive natter. Mums at any stage of motherhood are welcome, whether they have new-borns or older teens or any age in between....

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Move It Or Lose It with Cathy This is a fitness programme designed for those over 60. Age is only a number, so don’t be put off by this! It is aimed at those who might think they are too old to exercise, but who want to stay...

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Listing image Moving Forward Send Disability Group   Free of charge group for SEND young people age 16-25 years old. Meeting time: 6pm - 8pm Term time only

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Mowbray Community Church MCC is a local centre for Christians Against Poverty. CAP aims to provide sustainable poverty relief through debt counselling, advice and practical help. Mondays 11am - 1pm there is the Connect Cafe...

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MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society (Harrogate & District) - Coffee Morning Friendly, informal group meets monthly. Anyone with MS, their family, carers and friends are welcome. Usually meets first Tuesday of the month. Call or check website to confirm dates Meeting time:...

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MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society Harrogate & District At the MS Society we put people living with multiple sclerosis at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is a world free from the effects of MS and our goal is to one day find a cure. But until...

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Listing image Multiple Sclerosis Society UK The MS Society is the UK’s leading MS charity. We’ve been providing information and support, funding research and fighting for change since 1953. We have a Freephone Helpline offering confidential...

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