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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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Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library We are a local charity, which has been serving the community for the last 27 years. We run interactive, inclusive, educational, sensory, play sessions for preschool children. These sessions run 2...

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Harrogate and Nidderdale art club We meet on Thursday evenings during term times between 19.00 and 21.00 at Harrogate Grammar School on Arthurs Avenue. We welcome new members of all abilities who love painting. Please have a look at...

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Listing image Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scouts Association Harrogate Scouts has Beaver Colonies and Cub Packs which welcome boys and girls between 6 and 10. Scout Troops and Explorer Units welcome boys and girls between 10 and 18 years. 18 - 25 year olds are...

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Listing image Harrogate and North Yorkshire Stroke Friendship Group Our group is run by and for people with Aphasia to support people with language-loss following stroke, head injury or a neurological condition. At our meetings we support each other, share...

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Listing image Harrogate and Ripon Community Transport From 4 December 2023 TVCSA is providing community transport in the Harrogate and Ripon areas. To book a journey please call the numbers below: Harrogate: 01423 206008 Ripon: 01765 357004. Volunteer...

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Harrogate and Ripon Food Angels - Meals on Wheels Our team of dedicated volunteers now deliver over 100 homemade meals every day. We say that our Meals on Wheels service is More Than Just a Meal. This is because we help to tackle isolation and...

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Listing image Harrogate Archaeological Society Promote interest in archaeology in the Harrogate District by lectures and visits to archaeological and historic sites.

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Listing image Harrogate Baptist Church Harrogate Baptist Church offer a community venue. The hall is used by a variety of groups including Messy Church, uniformed organisations and our the CAMEO luncheon group for older folk. Check the...

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Listing image Harrogate Bliss Family Support Group First Saturday of the month. Safe and friendly environment to share experiences or just meet other parents and carers who have had a baby in special care. Meeting time: 10.00am -2.00pm

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Harrogate Chocolate Factory Cafe Harrogate Chocolate Factory Café is a social enterprise for young adults with learning disabilities and autism ran by the HS4LC Skills bridge programme. We offer a training and development programme...

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Listing image Harrogate Civic Society A voluntary independent organisation that exists to enhance the character and amenities of Harrogate whilst protecting and preserving all the best of the past.

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Listing image Harrogate Civil Service Retirement Fellowship The CSRF is a registered charity concerned with the social welfare of retired civil servants. Our aim is to relieve the problems of our beneficiaries in retirement, including loneliness, suffering,...

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Harrogate Clothes Bank Opening hours: Every Wednesday from 10-12pm One Saturday per month from 10-12pm. Please check the Facebook page for latest updates on when the Clothes Bank is open and what donations are being...

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Harrogate Community House Harrogate Community House provides low cost, accessible office accommodation for charitable organisations. A resource centre containing leaflets about local services and charity publications is open...

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Harrogate Competitive Festival for Music, Speech and Drama The Harrogate Competitive Festival for Music, Speech & Drama has been running since 1936 and thousands of (mainly) young people have performed in classes which have received a professional...

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Harrogate District Biodiversity Action Group (HDBAG) The aim of HDBAG is to promote the conservation and improvement of the natural environment throughout Harrogate and district. The group aims to champion biodiversity by campaigning, advising and...

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Harrogate District Cycle Action Harrogate District Cycle Action is an Association dedicated to encouraging cycling as a healthy, safe and enjoyable activity for all ages, and as a mode of transport. Our key objective is to campaign...

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Harrogate District Foodbank Food can be donated at Waitrose and Morrisons in Harrogate during store hours, where there is usually a list of the items most needed. Supplies can also be dropped off at Mowbray Community Church,...

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

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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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