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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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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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Listing image Muscular Dystrophy (Harrogate District) Muscular Dystophy is a progressive muscle wasting disease which affects people of all ages. There is currently no active branch in Harrogate but Mrs Hullah is a local contact for the national group.

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National Autistic Society (Harrogate & District Branch) The branch campaigns to improve support for children from pre-school through school education, and develop more support for individuals and families affected by Autistic Spectrum Conditions in...

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Listing image National Childbirth Trust (Harrogate & Wetherby Branch) The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. We aim to give every parent the chance to make informal choices. We try to make sure...

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Listing image National Debt Line Free, confidential, independent advice for anyone living in England, Wales or Scotland via telephone and webchat at nationaldebtline.org. Monday to Friday: 9am - 8pm, Saturday: 9:30am -1pm Our team...

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Listing image National Osteoporosis Society The National Osteoporosis Society is the only UK wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. The charity was established in...

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National Railway Museum The National Railway Museum opened in 1975 as the first national museum outside of London. Within the Science Museum Group family of museums, its role is to engage the broadest possible audience...

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Listing image National Trust - Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Fountains Abbey is owned by the National Trust. One of the most fascinating and historic sites in the whole of Europe. Cistercian Abbey, 18th century Water Garden, Elizabethan Hall and Deer Park. A...

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Listing image Naturalists' Society (Harrogate & District) Since 1947, the Harrogate & District Naturalists’ Society has been inspiring people to engage with the wonderful wildlife found within this beautiful part of the world. We are a friendly group of...

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NECA Gambling Yorkshire & Humber NECA Yorkshire and Humber provides free, confidential and specialist support in Harrogate and the surrounding areas for anyone adversely affected by gambling-related harms, either their own or a...

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Listing image Netmakers Netmakers is a movement of local churches working together to see our towns and villages transformed; we want everyone to know the love of God and love of community. We believe that everyone has a...

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New Beginnings We are a support group offering friendship and support to those who have lost a loved one through dementia or if they have now gone into care.

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New Beginnings Peer Support New Beginnings Peer Support is a peer led charitable organisation supporting female survivors of domestic abuse in the Harrogate District. We provide a safe environment for women and their children...

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New Light New Light celebrates and promotes the North of England's rich artistic heritage and the quality of the art being produced in the region today by: - recognising and rewarding the skills of...

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Listing image Nidd Chorale Small chamber choir, which aims to perform to a high standard. Singing – sacred & secular. Cost £5/£20 per term. Term time only Meeting time: 7.00 – 9.00pm.

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Listing image Nidd Valley Decorative And Fine Arts Society Third Monday of each month (except December) Meeting time: 7pm – 10pm

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Nidderdale & Pateley Bridge Men's Shed CIO ("Pateley Shed") Pateley Shed provides facilities for (mainly) men who are interested in making and/or repairing things and who may be looking for something new to do in a friendly environment. The Shed meets for...

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Nidderdale Community Orchestra All ages – all instruments. Meeting time: 6.45pm

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Nidderdale Community Transport Nidderdale Community Transport is a partnership with North Yorkshire County Council, who have provided Nidderdale Plus with a Community Car, for use by residents who have no access to public or...

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Listing image Nidderdale Embroiderers Guild Talks, classes & annual exhibition. First Saturday in the month. (not Aug. & Dec.) Meeting time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm.

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Nidderdale Hardy Planters A simple love of plants and gardens is all you need to share your horticultural hopes, joys and problems with friends and fellow enthusiasts you'll find among the Nidderdale Hardy Planters. •...

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Listing image Nidderdale LETS (Local Exchange Trading Scheme) To enable people in Harrogate, Knaresborough and District to acquire goods and services without spending money; to open up opportunities for local people to use their skills and develop new ones; to...

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Nidderdale Museum This wonderful (and large!) museum is housed in an imposing Victorian workhouse in Pateley Bridge. Across its 13 exhibition spaces, 15 full size re-creations and over 30,000 exhibits, it brings the...

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Nidderdale National Landscape Nidderdale AONB is an area of 233 square miles located on the eastern flanks of the Yorkshire Pennines stretching from the high moorland of Great Whernside south and east towards the edge of the Vale...

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Nidderdale Plus Community Hub The Community Support Organisation for Nidderdale. Nidderdale Plus is a community hub providing a wealth of services to both residents and visitors, including a community library, community car,...

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Niddfest Set in the glorious landscape of Upper Nidderdale, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, NiddFest is a unique, new, family friendly festival, offering a weekend of talks and outside events for nature...

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Noah's Ark Pre-school We are very proud of our purpose built pre-school, Noah’s Ark, founded in 1993 on Christian principles. Noah’s Ark meets in a safe environment and provides pre-school education for children 2 years...

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Listing image North Stainley Baby & Toddler Group Last Thursday in the month. Also open throughout school holidays. £2 for the first child, then £1 each additional child. Meeting time: 10.00 – 11.30am

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Listing image North Stainley Baby & Toddler Group Also open throughout school holidays. £2 for the first child, then £1 each additional child. Relaxed coffee, snack, chat & play. Last Thursday in the month at West Tanfield Village Hall....

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North Stainley Book Club Meet in each other’s houses and are an informal group enjoying a general discussion, but being neither too literary nor too highbrow. 4th Tuesday in month. Meeting time: 7.30pm

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North Stainley Village Hall - The Tuesday Club Informal group of ladies who arrange a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, visits & meals out. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meeting time: 7.30pm

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North Yorkshire Adult Learning Office opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Learning Guidance and Support - Support whether it’s taking the first step back into learning, or getting that all...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living (NYCIL) Here to Help is a project developed by North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living - NYCIL to help disabled and vulnerable people and their carers receive information and support to enable them to...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Community Learning Partnership (NYCLP) Check the NYCLP website for Community Learning news, resources and opportunities.

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North Yorkshire Connected Spaces North Yorkshire Connected Spaces (NYCS) provides a collective voice for the recovery community in North Yorkshire. Joining together people, and groups from all walks of life, meeting local needs for...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Connected Spaces Family Matters Boxing Free young persons boxing and peer to peer support in a safe place for young family members that have loved ones who are impacted by addiction and recovery or that struggle with their mental health...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Council Are you worried about the cost of living? If you’re struggling to pay for food and other essentials, there are local schemes and organisations in North Yorkshire which may be able to help or point...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Council - Benefits Visit the council web page https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/benefits for information about housing benefits, council tax reduction scheme, local housing allowance and other benefits if you are on a low...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Council - Housing and Homelessness Support A range of information and advice for those facing homelessness in the Harrogate district. We can discuss your housing options with you and, if necessary, help you find somewhere safe to stay on a...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Council - Library Service The libraries provide books, media and information for local residents in North Yorkshire. The Library Service also provide a free delivery service to customers who find it difficult to visit the...

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North Yorkshire Horizons Free confidential support line 08000 141480 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The number for professionals is 01723 330730. A specialist drug, alcohol and addiction recovery service for adults....

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Listing image North Yorkshire Horizons - Harrogate RECONNECT Recovery Group Are you struggling with addictive behaviour? Would you like to be free from alcohol or drug misuse? Have you been encouraged by a medical professional or other to make changes for your wellbeing? You...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Horizons - Monday Motivator Group Are you struggling with addictive behaviour? Would you like to be free from alcohol or drug misuse? Have you been encouraged by a medical professional or other to make changes for your wellbeing? You...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Horizons - Ripon RECONNECT Recovery Group Are you struggling with addictive behaviour? Would you like to be free from alcohol or drug misuse? Have you been encouraged by a medical professional or other to make changes for your wellbeing? You...

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North Yorkshire Humanists North Yorkshire Humanists is a partner of Humanists UK, a charity which supports and represents people who seek to lead ethical and responsible lives without religious or superstitious beliefs....

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Listing image North Yorkshire Mental Health Crisis Support In a mental health emergency for adults over18 call 0800 0516 171 We are here to talk. The line is open 24/7 for people living in County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York. For...

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North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre The Centre's State Registered Therapists provide weekly music therapy sessions to children and adults with special needs or mental health problems. Music therapy uses improvised music to...

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North Yorkshire NHS Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service North Yorkshire Cloverleaf Advocacy delivers free impartial NHS Complaints Advocacy services for all residents across North Yorkshire. NHS Complaints Advocacy supports people who have experienced...

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Listing image North Yorkshire Rotters The North Yorkshire Rotters are fully trained volunteers who work with us to: · Raise awareness amongst the wider public of the importance of Home Composting and the Love Food Hate Waste campaign. ·...

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North Yorkshire Sport (NYS) North Yorkshire Sport is a County Sport Partnership whose role is to bring stakeholders of sport together to help ensure there are opportunities for everyone across North Yorkshire to participate in...

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North Yorkshire Together Rural Arts project in collaboration with North Yorkshire Sport and North Yorkshire Youth. A vibrant, diverse collection of resources both on and offline, to make the arts and keeping active more...

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North Yorkshire Youth (NYY) Youth Development Workers help set up, support and develop community-led clubs and projects for young people aged 11 - 19 years. NYY also provides training and resources for both new and...

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Listing image Northern Refugee Centre Northern Refugee Centre provides advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers and offers development support to refugee community organisations and their Forum in South Yorkshire. NRC also...

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Northpoint Wellbeing Northpoint Wellbeing, formerly Leeds Counselling, is a registered charity with a mission to help people experiencing emotional distress. We work across West Yorkshire, and offer a range of services...

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Listing image NSPCC Therapy Service - York & North Yorkshire Therapeutic help for children who have been abused and their families. Mothers' support group. The NSPCC Domestic Abuse Service also offers group work with children and women.

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Nuzzlets Nuzzlets is a small Charity. We have won Government Approval as a “countryside classroom”. During the coronavirus outbreak, please check website and facebook page for latest information. We provide...

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Listing image NYBEP (North Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership) NYBEP facilitates mentoring programmes in secondary and primary schools in York and North Yorkshire by recruiting volunteer mentors from business and the community. The aim is to make a difference to...

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Listing image NYPACT (North Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum) NYPACT is the collective voice of parent carers in North Yorkshire and we aim to ensure that parents can influence the way services are delivered and designed. We also provide information and...

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