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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 10th Harrogate (St Peters) Brownies The 10th Harrogate (St Peter’s) Brownies meet on Tuesdays from 5.45pm till 7pm (term-time only). At present we have 24 girls who spend their time playing games, doing various types of craft work and...

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1st Pannal Scout Group The aim of the Scouting Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible...

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7th St Marks Beavers (Fewston Tuesdays & Swinsty Fridays) The 7th St Mark's Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged 6-8. They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise...

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AB Welfare and Wildlife Trust The group keeps a good stock of tools to use for the protection and promotion of wildlife. Tasks include pond digging, cutting of grass and scrub, tree felling and planting. These are undertaken on a...

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Abbeyfield (Ripon & District) Society Ltd Ripon & District Society Ltd offer older people sheltered housing while allowing them to remain as independent as possible at their home Abbeyfield House. Abbeyfield Ripon was opened in 1975, the...

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AbilityNet Do You Know Someone Who Struggles to Get to An Online Digital Training Centre? Although there are online digital training centres spread across our area, there are individuals who struggle to get to...

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AbilityNet Do You Know Someone Who Struggles to Get to An Online Digital Training Centre? Although there are online digital training centres spread across our area, there are individuals who struggle to get to...

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Listing image Accessibility Swim A friendly environment for people with dementia and others to enjoy the pool. Sessions are 10.15 - 11.15am on Fridays. For more information please speak to a member of staff.

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Listing image Accessible Swim Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11am.

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Acorns Pre-School Acorns is a community-led group providing early years education to local children between the ages of two and five. The setting includes an outdoor play area which the children have daily use, plus...

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Action on Hearing Loss We're the UK’s national charity helping people who are confronting life-changing deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss. The people we support may struggle with their condition. Or they may live...

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Action on Pain Support and advice for those affected by chronic pain.

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ActionAid UK ActionAid is a unique partnership of people who are fighting for a world without poverty, in which every person can exercise their right to a life of dignity. We work with poor and marginalised...

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Active Against Cancer Active Against Cancer is a new free NHS run health and wellbeing service for people living with cancer in Harrogate. The service provides bespoke, individualised activity programmes, free to all...

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Adversity United Under 12's Disability Football Club in Harrogate for boys and girls aged 6- 12 years living with physical, behavioural, social and cerebral challenges. Training sessions at Harrogate Grammar...

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Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington Age UK in Harrogate is part of Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, and our mission is to ensure that regardless of age, everyone in Harrogate can love later life. We run an Information &...

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Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington is a local independent charity, and we are committed to delivering quality assured services and activities to our customers. We've been in operation since...

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Ageing Awareness Ageing Awareness, run by Dr Rosaria Buccoliero (Consultant Neurologist at Harrogate Hospital), freely provides instructions and presentations to schools and organizations with the goal of helping...

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Aglow International Christian women’s outreach. Speakers. Generally the third Friday of the month (not Aug.) Meeting time: 9.15 – 11.00am.

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akt akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. We support young people into safe homes and employment, education...

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Alcoholics Anonymous The details of meetings may be found at www.harrogate-recovery.org (For anonymity purposes, a password is required to log on to meetings but if someone emails the link on the website, it will be...

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Alcoholics Anonymous - Family Group Meeting Anyone who has been or still is affected by someone else’s drinking welcome. The nearest group meets in Otley. Meeting time: 7.45pm - 9.00pm. Check the website for other nearby groups.

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Allhallowgate Methodist Church We are centrally situated in Ripon, just off the Market Square, and adjacent to the Bus Station and Public Car Parks. We have a smart suite of rooms available for use by Church and Community Groups....

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Allhallowgate Methodist Church, RIPON - Coffee Morning The Centre hosts a weekly coffee morning on Thursday mornings 10am - 12 noon. No need to be lonely, everyone is welcome to pop in for a tea or coffee and biscuits AND A FRIENDLY CHAT. We are just by...

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Allsorts At Winkies Play session for children with special needs aged 0 – 11 years. Siblings welcome. Refreshments, books, information and support for parents and carers. (except Bank Holidays) Meeting time: 3.45pm – 5....

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Alzheimer's Research UK Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. We are working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose, and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support...

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Alzheimer's Society - Awareness Raising Harrogate, Ripon and Craven We offer face to face awareness raising talks to groups of members of the public, professionals and other organisations. These sessions provide information about local services for people living with...

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Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Information Service Ripon, Harrogate & Craven Our dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. They offer information to people who...

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Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Support Dacre Banks Nidderdale Group Practice Due to the coronavirus outbreak all local GP Dementia Support Clinics have been transferred to phone appointments only for the next few months. Anyone needing support can call the Society on 01904...

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Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Support Harrogate Church Avenue Due to the coronavirus outbreak all local GP Dementia Support Clinics have been transferred to phone appointments only for the next few months. Anyone needing support can call the Society on 01904...

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Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Support Knaresborough Beech House Surgery Due to the coronavirus outbreak all local GP Dementia Support Clinics have been transferred to phone appointments only for the next few months. Anyone needing support can call the Society on 01904...

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Listing image Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Support Knaresborough, Stockwell Road Surgery Due to the coronavirus outbreak all local GP Dementia Support Clinics have been transferred to phone appointments only for the next few months. Anyone needing support can call the Society on 01904...

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Alzheimer's Society - Virtual Group for Younger People with Dementia During the coronavirus outbreak, Younger People affected by dementia are being offered the chance to access a new Virtual Group run by Alzheimer’s Society in York, starting on Friday 26 June 10am-...

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Alzheimer’s Society - Harrogate Singing For The Brain During the coronavirus outbreak there will be some online Singing for the Brain singalong sessions. Check https://www.facebook.com/alzheimerssocietyuk/ for details A fun, stimulating and social...

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Amnesty Harrogate & Knaresborough Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month. Meeting time: 7.30pm

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Amnesty International Harrogate & Knaresborough Group We meet each month to organise activities (on the second Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm) and we also meet on the third Thursday of every month (at midday) to write letters and make ourselves...

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Listing image Andys Man Club - Harrogate From 22 January 2024 at Harrogate College, Mondays from 7pm. The aim of the clubs is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be...

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Listing image Andys Man Club - Ripon From 16 September 2024 at Ripon Bowling Club, Mondays from 7pm. The aim of the clubs is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can...

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Listing image Anxiety UK We offer support, advice and information on all anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions. Our helpline services are open to anyone of any age, (parental consent is not required to call...

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Listing image Aphasia Support Aphasia Support match people with aphasia (speech and communication difficulties) with a trained volunteer who will support the person to work on their goals using a variety of computer therapy...

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Ark Ripon A social club for adults with learning/physical disabilities. (Term-time only & not August) Meeting time: 7.00 – 9.00pm. There is a fun programme of activities, games, crafts and entertainment...

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Artizan International ​Artizan International (originally named Craft Aid International) was founded in 2013 by Susie Hart MBE, on returning to Harrogate after 10 years of life and work in Tanzania, East Africa, where she...

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Artizan International - Craft Workshops for Children Creative fun in fully equipped crafts studio. Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am Arts & Crafts workshop for Children aged 8-11 who love to create. £6.95 (10% off if you book all 5) Saturday 11am - 12 noon...

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ASBAH (North & West Yorkshire) North & West Yorkshire Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus (NWY ASBAH) is a registered charity supporting children, adults and families affected by Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus....

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Asthma UK Help and advice for people with asthma and their families.

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ATC (Harrogate) (Air Training Corps) Aims to promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force, to provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life and to foster the...

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Autism Angels Autism Angels works with parents and professionals to improve the lives of all children and offers a range of programmes and events to support any individual or family’s needs. Your whole family is...

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AVIF (Able Volunteers International Fund) AVIF is an innovative online charity assisting with sustainable development in Kenya, East Africa via online and onsite volunteering.

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Listing image Baby Bundle Appeal Harrogate The Baby Bundle Appeal Harrogate collect donations from the community to make bundles for babies and their families who are admitted to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Harrogate Hospital. We...

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Badapple Theatre Company Ltd. We are one of the UK’s most vibrant and prolific touring companies based in Green Hammerton and have been taking our original productions to rural venues, locally and nationally for over 21 years....

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Badapple Tuesday Youth Theatre Do you know a young person who would love to gain confidence and have fun working as a team to learn theatre and performance skills and have fun with their friends? We are expanding our youth theatre...

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Bead Harrogate Chat & Craft Session Bead Harrogate chat and craft sessions are open to everyone and anyone every Thursday afternoon. People can bring their knitting, drawing, sewing, anything they want.

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Beat Eating Disorders Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Eating disorders are serious...

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Listing image Beckwithshaw Village Help and Support Befriending, shopping, collecting medication, sending post and other help needed by people self isolating during the coronavirus outbreak in Beckwithshaw and Beckwith in Harrogate. A fully-vetted...

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Listing image Bereavement Journey Bereavement course. Held at Thorpe Prebend , Ripon. Commencing on September 13th 2023 at 7pm-9pm and running for seven weeks. Covers loss, coping with grief, and moving forward. Allows a safe space...

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Listing image Better Connect Better Connect is a Knaresborough-based non-profit organisation that aims to create a Yorkshire where every person is empowered to thrive in their life and work. Founded in 2007, we have an...

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Bilton and Woodfield Community Library Bilton and Woodfield Community Library is a small, friendly library at the heart of the local community. We are more than sixty local volunteers, managing and running the library for the benefit of...

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Bilton And Woodfield Community Library - Groups and Activities Scrabble Club, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. 2-4pm. Admission £1 Storytime for pre school age children and their carers every Tuesday 10am. Free Local History drop in sessions, Family History...

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Bilton Area Methodist Church - Lunch Club Meets fortnightly for lunch and a get-together. £3.50. Meeting time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm

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Bilton Area Methodist Church Welcoming Warm Space A warm welcome, open and free to all. Children to be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome and free. Refreshments available including soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee and squash. Charging points...

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