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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 Carers' Resource - Pateley Bridge Craft Group Pateley Bridge Craft Group Learn a different craft every month with plenty of laughter too. No experience necessary! Meet at Nidderdale Plus, Pateley Bridge Wednesdays, 2pm | 15th March Cost £5...

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Listing image Carers' Resource - Ripon Carer Coffee and Chat Group Friendly carer meet ups to have a chat and get to know other carers. Meet in Ripon, Booth’s Monthly on the second Tuesday of the month, from 2:30pm Upcoming dates are Tuesday 11 June, 9 July, 13...

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Listing image Carers' Resource - Virtual Book Group Friendly guided discussion on chosen book Fortnightly on Wednesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm Upcoming dates: Wednesday 12 June, 26 June, 10 July, 7 August 2024 All our online sessions are held via Google Meet...

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Listing image Carers' Resource - Virtual Carer Forum Our carer forums are a chance for carers to offer support and share their views. We consider ways the service of the Carers’ Resource can be improved and discuss both local and national issues that...

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Listing image Carers' Resource - Wellbeing Sessions Online Monthly interactive sessions promoting self care, laughter, resilience and relaxation. With a different topic each month we focus on looking after your own wellbeing. Ideal opportunity to meet other...

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Listing image Carers' Resource - Wetherby Carer Coffee and Chat Group Carer Coffee and Chat Groups Friendly carer meet ups to have a chat and get to know other carers. Meet in Wetherby ASK Italian Monthly every third Monday of the month, from 2pm Upcoming dates are...

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Carers' Resource (Harrogate/Craven/Airedale) New Freephone Carer Advice Line 0808 50 15 939 The Carers’ Resource team gives unpaid carers information, advice and a listening ear. An unpaid carer is anyone who provides help and support to a...

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Listing image Carers' Resource Parent Carer Webinar This month's Parent Carer Webinar will focus on caring relationships. The webinar will take place online on Wednesday 14th June 2023 from 10:30am - 12noon All our online sessions are held via...

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Carers' Resource- Young Carers Young carers look after a relative with a disability, illness or addiction. This can impact their lives in lots of ways, so we look after them. We offer support to young carers aged 7-18, including...

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Carers' Time Off @ Carers' Resource Carers' Time Off provides a short break service to carers' in the district of Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and the surrounding villages. The service gives carers of a partner, family...

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Listing image Carers’ Resource and Parkinson’s UK Respite Drop In Service Free respite sessions providing professional care for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Woodlands Methodist Church, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SG Monthly on the third Thursday of the...

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Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) Pursuit of social justice for those who cannot achieve it for themselves. We will seek a better life for anyone in need, regardless of their faith background and even if they are of no faith at all.

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Causeway Causeway is a national charity that exists to create lasting change for marginalised and vulnerable people. This includes survivors of modern slavery and those caught in cycles of exploitation and...

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Listing image Central Harrogate Discussion Group A small group of actively-minded ladies and gentlemen who enjoy lively discussions on a variety of chosen topics. Meetings are held in the Centenary Rooms, St Paul's United Reformed Church on...

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Chain Lane Community Hub Chain Lane Community Hub is a great local venue based in Knaresborough that is flexible, affordable and easily accessible. The building is an up to date community spaces that provides: • a focal...

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Changing Lives The North Yorkshire Netreach team offer a range of non-judgemental support to sex workers. The team also support anyone who has had intimate images shared online or who is concerned about their...

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Cherry Trees Childcare & Learning Cherry Trees Childcare & Learning, based at Library Cottage, Green Hammerton Village, off the A59 between Harrogate and York Cherry Trees Childcare and Learning is planning to open in September...

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Listing image Childline Free advice and support for anyone under 19 year olds. You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. We're here to support you. There are lots of...

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Listing image Christ Church - Lunch Time Recitals Music with light lunch, first Wednesday during term time. Meeting time: 12.15pm – 1.30 pm

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Christ Church Community Centre Darley The Community Centre is situated on Main Street behind Christ Church. It is a modern building, heated by ground source heating, and offers a full programme of courses. These include cookery, flower...

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Listing image Christ Church Community Centre Darley - Courses & Activities Short courses, workshops and regular activities for adults and children and events at Darley Community Library. 

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Listing image Christ Church Community Centre Darley - Meet and Eat Village community café run by volunteers. Everyone assured a warm welcome and a tasty two course lunch with coffee. First courses are served between 12.30 and 1 pm. 

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Listing image Christ Church Link Lunch A monthly gathering for fellowship and good food, particularly for those who live alone or could do with some company. Special themed meals feature throughout the year. You are most welcome to come...

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Listing image Christ Church Parish Centre The Centre is used for a wide range of activities for people of all ages. On Sundays it is the home to Junior Church, refreshments after services and learning groups for both adults and young people...

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Listing image Christ Church Parish Centre - Monday Monkeys Toddler Group (with parents and carers attending) during term time Meeting time: 9.30am – 11.00am

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Listing image ChristChurch Parish Centre - Warm Space Hot drinks and warm space available. Some weeks opportunity to join worship, lunches, music recitals, social gatherings. Tuesdays 9.30am - 12.00noon and Wednesdays 9.30am - 2.00pm.

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Christian Aid Christian Aid is a charity which helps some of the world's poorest people in around 50 countries to improve their own lives. We also work to combat the causes of poverty. Christian Aid is...

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Chrysalis Dyspraxia Awareness Chrysalis Dyspraxia Awareness is a non-profit organisation based in Ripon that aims to: Raise awareness of this common but often misunderstood condition. This will be achieved through providing:...

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Churches Together in Harrogate & District During the coronavirus outbreak, local churches are supporting their parishioners. You can find a list of churches in Harrogate at http://www.ctharrogate.org.uk/Church-Listings.aspx Churches...

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Cinnamon Trust The Trust's primary aim is to keep older people and their pets together for as long as possible by using a network of volunteers to provide help at home, by walking a dog or fostering a pet...

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Citizens Advice North Yorkshire Free Adviceline is the best way to get in touch 9.00 to 4.30 Monday to Friday on 0808 278 7900. There are drop-in sessions at the Harrogate office 9.30am - 12.30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and...

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Citizens Online Free Digital Support Helpline 0808 196 5883 Do you (or does someone you know) need help using technology or want to build confidence to do more online on your smart phone, tablet or computer? If so...

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Claro Enterprises A community workshop for people with mental health conditions. Through training and personal development, clients can improve their quality of life, confidence, independence, self esteem and gain...

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Cliff House Community Support Services We provide a range of Health and Social Care Practical Support as well as Advice and Care Planning for all adults over 18 years in the Harrogate District. Our services aim to enable people to live as...

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Cliff House Community Support Services - Day Care and Day Activities Outings in a group or one to one to places of interest which have been risk assessed and opportunities to socialise and enjoy a hobby such as Bridge. Day Care groups include lunch and lots of chat...

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Cliff House Community Support Services - Lunch Club Our Lunch Club offers an invaluable opportunity for older people to get out on a regular basis and to socialise with a group of like minded people in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment and...

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Cliff House Community Support Services - Shopping Support A full range of shopping services for any items food or otherwise which includes; escorted shopping to shop of choice, doing shopping and delivering to your door and putting it away appropriately;...

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Cliff House Community Support Services - Support at Home A range of support delivered in and around the home to enable people to live independently and manage age related long term conditions; including medication prompting, a full range of domestic tasks...

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Cloverleaf Advocacy An advocate can help support you to be fully involved in decisions that affect you. Are you struggling to stay involved in decisions about your health and well being or about where you live? Health...

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Code Club Code Club is a nationwide network of free volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children aged 9-11. We create projects for our volunteers to teach at after school coding clubs or at non-school...

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Coffee & Cake Morning for Bereaved Parents As part of National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, Rushton Family Funerals is holding a Coffee morning support group for parents affected by the loss of a child. Join us for informal coffee, cake...

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Coffee, Click & Connect We are pleased to be weekly hosting drop-in sessions (Thursdays 2-4pm) to help people get on line or improve their digital skills. Bring your device if you have one or just come along for a cuppa and...

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Coffee, Click & Connect We are pleased to be weekly hosting drop-in sessions (Tuesdays 2-4pm) to help people get on line or improve their digital skills. Bring your device if you have one or just come along for a cuppa and...

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Community First Yorkshire Promotes and supports voluntary and community action in the county. Provides advice and support to organisations, helps promote new ideas and facilitates voluntary and community organisations to make...

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Community Fit Community Fit is a local activity group based in Harrogate. Our aim is to create a community of local people who meet to be social and active while giving time to Harrogate’s people and spaces. We...

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Listing image Community lunch in the Arches Every Thursday from 12:00pm - 1.00pm. £5 for two courses.

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Community Transport Knaresborough We are supported by North Yorkshire Council to provide Community Transport to people within Knaresborough and surrounding areas who cannot access public transport, due to their location and/or any...

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Compass BUZZ Young people ( 11 - 18 year olds) can text BUZZ US about any mental health or wellbeing concerns such as low mood, stress, eating problem, self harm, anxiety or self esteem. Confidential advice,...

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Compass REACH The aim of the Compass Phoenix service is to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health...

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Connecting Opportunities Connecting Opportunities works with migrants to develop their skills and opportunities to find work and be part of the local community, in West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire, including...

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Contact - for families with disabled children The helpline is for parents and carers in any part of the UK with a disabled child aged from birth to 25. Your child can have any kind of disability or additional need, and you do not need to have a...

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Continued Care Friendship & Social Group Attendance is free and open to anyone who would like to enjoy a coffee, cake and a chat with a friendly group of people. The meetings will also feature regular events and presentations, including a...

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Listing image Conversation Cafe at The Village Harrogate A new Conversation Cafe for anyone who has English as their second language who would like a safe, friendly space to practice their English. It's an opportunity to enjoy refreshments together,...

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Cook and Eat Social Every Tuesday 11am – 1pm (term time) Open to families and individuals, a social session with free access to PC’s and facilities at the community centre, including linking with a group cook and eat...

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Coppice Valley Primary School Community Hub We are open to individuals and families in the community. We support our school community with Pre-loved school uniform/shoes/coats Food items and recipe bags Bedding, toiletries and other...

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Listing image Copt Hewick Village Hall The village hall is a venue for a variety of uses - Two halls available separately or singly, full bar facilities with cask beer and kitchen facilities with commercial dishwasher. The venue is...

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Corn Close Care Farm At Corn Close Care Farm we offer therapeutic activities for all ages and abilities on our working smallholding set in the beautiful Nidderdale countryside. We work with groups and individuals to...

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Listing image Cosy Coffee Memory Cafe An opportunity for Fun, Friendship and Memories for people with Dementia. Different themes each month to provide entertainment, coffee and an opportunity to chat. All welcome on the first Saturday of...

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Listing image CrisisCall CrisisCall is an out-of-hours telephone helpline for people, aged 16 and over, who are in crisis due to mental health problems. The service is also available for carers. The service is self-referring...

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Cruse Bereavement Care North Yorkshire During the coronavirus outbreak Cruse Bereavement Care, York & North Yorkshire Area continues to offer telephone support to bereaved people and support to parents on how to help their children....

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