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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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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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