Where to Turn Directory | Harrogate & District Community Action

‘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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Organisation or Activity	Description	Website
Dalesbus Ramblers	A varied programme of FREE guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales. All the walks are accessible by bus or train and are open to the general public. There’s no need to book in advance if you’d like to...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING,...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being at Bilton Community Centre	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being at Chain Lane Community Hub, Knaresborough	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being at Friends Meeting House, Harrogate	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being at Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being at St Andrews Church, High Street, Starbeck	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being in Boroughbridge	Groups on Mondays, 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. and (from 23 January 2024) Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm A warm welcome awaits you! Dancing for Well-Being is ideal for older people who have health or mobility...	WWW
Dancing for Well-Being, Ripon	Our new group in Ripon starts on Tuesday 6th June! 11am-12.30pm. Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too...	WWW
Dancing for Wellbeing at Bilton Grange United Reformed Church	Dancing for Well-Being groups are ideal for older people with mobility or health problems who find other dance or exercise classes too strenuous or challenging. You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you...	WWW
Darley in Bloom	If you have an interest in helping to make Darley village look good then why not think about volunteering with Darley in Bloom. This group looks after the flower boxes and borders throughout the...	WWW
Deaf Cafe	Every second Thursday of the month, 1 -3pm at Harrogate Library. A chance to meet others and socialise. Everybody is welcome and a special welcome to those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a...	WWW
Dementia Connection	We are a support group for those that have a parent with dementia.	WWW
Dementia Forward	Dementia Forward is a local charity which supports people living with dementia across North Yorkshire. Dementia support advisors and a dementia specialist nurse provide a personalised service, from...	WWW
Dementia Forward - Singing For Fun!	A weekly singing group for people living with dementia and their carers with refreshments. A chance to meet other people, with fun and friendship, peer support, access to a trained dementia support...	WWW
Dementia Forward - Wellbeing Café	A weekly Wellbeing Café for people living with dementia and their carers. A chance to take part in activities, with refreshments and peer support, as well as advice and information from trained...	WWW
Dementia Forward Hub Clubs	Hub Clubs are day services for people with dementia. The focus is on providing activity for people in a safe, sociable environment, and providing carers with some respite time. The Hub Clubs run from...	WWW
Diabetes Support and information Group in Ripon	Drop in information sessions usually held at Ripon Library on the first Thursday of each month 1 pm - 2pm are temporarily suspended to due the outbreak of COVID we hope to return as soon as possible...	WWW
Diabetes UK	Get specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes. Call us for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about diabetes. There are currently 4 million people in...	WWW
Dignity Through Education	Established in 2015, Dignity Through Education is a small association based in Harrogate. It provides additional funding to help the children of Sri Lankan tea plantation workers attend university....	WWW
Disability Action Yorkshire	Disability Action Yorkshire works with disabled people, providing a range of options and practical solutions which include: Personal care and support for younger physically disabled people within...	WWW
Disability Action Yorkshire - Free E-learning	DAY recognise the difficulty some disabled people may have accessing learning and support. They can help by providing free individual online learning packages to achieve qualifications or skills,...	WWW
Disability Rights UK	Disability Rights UK campaign in parliament on behalf of all disabled people in areas including: • Increasing opportunities in education and employment. • Changing attitudes to disability. •...	WWW
Disability Sport - Brimhams Active	At Brimhams Active we believe everyone should have the chance to take part in sport, whatever their ability. That's why we're dedicated to improving access to sport and physical activity...	WWW
Disabled Motoring UK	A campaigning charity for disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders. We lobby government & businesses across the UK in order to improve parking, refuelling and access provision for...	WWW
Downs Syndrome North Yorkshire	The DSNY support group is a collection of volunteers all with personal experience of Down's syndrome who have come together to pass on as much information, help and support as possible in order...	WWW
Duchy Residents Association	The Duchy Residents’ Association, with volunteers from St Wilfrid’s church can assist with shopping and other errands for people in need in the areas of the Duchy Estate, Jennyfields, Harlow Hill,...	WWW
Dyspraxia Foundation	People who have dyspraxia often find the routine tasks of daily life such as driving, household chores, cooking and personal care difficult. They can also find coping at work is hard. The Helpline...	WWW
Dyspraxia Foundation	People who have dyspraxia often find the routine tasks of daily life such as driving, household chores, cooking and personal care difficult. They can also find coping at work is hard. The Helpline...	WWW
Dystonia UK	We exist to give hope and support to those living with dystonia. Creating UK and worldwide awareness.	WWW
Easter Egg Trail	Join us for our first Easter Trail from the 3rd of April until the 10th of April by signing up below to receive our trail map when it’s ready to be downloaded. https://www.oatlandscommunity.co.uk/...	WWW
Easter Holiday Camp	Harrogate Hockey Club Easter Holiday Camp Our Junior hockey camps concentrate on having fun, making every player better, offering a wide range of hockey skills and making friends. Our experienced...	WWW
Ehlers-Danlos Support Group	Provides information, support and advice for sufferers of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and their families. The group also aims to heighten awareness among healthcare professionals and promote research.	WWW
Elizabeth Finn Care	Elizabeth Finn Care is an independent charity that assists people who have contributed professionally to society and now need help themselves. Our financial support can vary from one-off payments for...	WWW
Emerging Voices	Emerging Voices is a charity based in North Yorkshire that offers music opportunities to those with past or current experience of mental ill-health. In Harrogate we run The Harrogate Wellbeing Choir...	WWW
Epilepsy Action	A national charity providing advice, information and support to people with epilepsy and their families. Freephone helpline, publications and videos and local/online support groups. (Contact head...	WWW
Escape-Pain (for those living with arthritis)	Due to the coronavirus outbreak there are now FREE virtual classes for those struggling with knee or hip joint pain for anyone age 55+ living in North Yorkshire. Sessions start w/c 5 October 2020...	WWW
Essential Needs (Community Furniture Store of Harrogate & District)	Please check the website and Facebook page for latest information. Essential Needs is a registered local charity that collects good quality furniture, electrical items and other household goods...	WWW
Experience Community CIC	Experience Community help people with disabilities to access the countryside on rambles and bike rides. We provide taster sessions and support with finding the right equipment for the individual as...	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub	Fairfax Community Centre offers a wide range of facilities and activities. They include a main activity hall for clubs, activities and parties, badminton and basketball courts, a five-a-side pitch,...	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub - Boccia @ Fairfax	Boccia is a Paralympic sport playable by everyone regardless of ability. Open to all ages and abilities. Mondays 11am - 12noon	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub - Exercise after Stroke	The class aims to improve physical capability, strength balance and coordination and confidence in people who have had a stroke through specific exercises delivered with a trained instructor in a fun...	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub - Exercise for falls prevention	Exercise class for those who have fallen or at a high risk of falling. The class will help improve posture, strength, agility, co-ordination and balance. Friday mornings 11.30am - 12.30pm	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub - Exercise for Osteoarthritis	Class specifically for people with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub - Pilates and Stretch	During term-time. Lengthen and strengthen muscles, improve your core strength, stability and mobility. A friendly and welcoming session suitable for all abilities, ages 16 +. £5 per session....	WWW
Fairfax Wellbeing Community Hub - Strong and Steady	Strong and Steady is a 12-week programme designed to encourage people to become more active and reduce the risk of trips and falls. Delivered by friendly, qualified instructors, the specialised...	WWW
Fairfax Youth Club	NYY youth clubs are for young people in yr7+ and offer a range of activities including sports, cooking, games/quizzes, music and arts and crafts as well access to information and guidance. Activities...	WWW
Families Anonymous	Families Anonymous is a self-help organisation that supports the friends and families of anyone with a drug problem. It is non-affiliated and self funding and follows the twelve steps of Alcoholics...	WWW
Family Fund	Family Fund is the UK's largest charity providing grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Our grants for a wide range of essentials including family...	WWW
Family Spot	St. Andrews Church – Family Spot – mums, carers and toddlers group – 0-4 yr. Old – Mon and Thur. Term Times 10am -11.30am- £3 per session further info on the website	WWW
FEAST North Yorkshire Together	FEAST brings the fun to the school holidays, offering loads of different activities for everyone to take part in. All children and young people across North Yorkshire can get involved in a range of...	WWW
Fighting Ependymoma	Fighting Ependymoma’s aim is to support world class research into childhood ependymoma brain cancer. It is a memorial charity to honour Chris Bramhall who fought the disease for 13 years.	WWW
Fisher Singers	We are a community choir which welcomes singers of all ages and abilities. There are no auditions necessary. We perform concerts throughout the year in a wide range of styles from songs from shows...	WWW
Fit 4 Life	Fit4Life is a 12-week weight management programme that aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity to achieve healthy weight loss. We will support and motivate participants to change their...	WWW
Follifoot Park Disabled Riders Group	Our aim is to provide opportunities for people with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy the unique benefits of horse riding and carriage driving. Follifoot Park Disabled Riders Group see...	WWW
Foresight	Helps with infertility, miscarriages, low birth weight, lactation failure, allergies, physical and learning disability using nutritional and environmental methods.	WWW
Foundation Harrogate	Resettlement and Community Support (RACS): offering intensive resettlement and accommodation support for offenders who are assessed as being a greater risk to the community. Making Safe: supporting...	WWW
Foundation Progress Group	The Progress Group invites young people, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to take part in a broad range of services, support and activities, including numeracy/literacy and IT skills,...	WWW
Frack Free Harrogate District	Frack Free Harrogate District is a community grouping drawn together by a shared opposition to Fracking (non-conventional gas exploration) in the region. The group is open to individual members and...	WWW
Friends Of Harrogate Hospital	The Friends of Harrogate Hospital were formed in 1966; our aim is to raise money to provide equipment and facilities for Harrogate Hospital, which could not be funded through the NHS budget, to...	WWW

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