Harrogate Skills 4 Living is a registered charity that provides care, support and accommodation to people in the Harrogate District with learning disabilities and autism.

We strongly believe in equality and diversity and our vision is to “reduce inequalities and support people with learning difficulties and autism to overcome the barriers they face to leading fulfilled lives”.


Harrogate Chocolate Factory

Harrogate Chocolate Factory is our social enterprise where we’re doing a small bit towards creating a fairer and more equal world.

Inclusion is vitally important to us. We encourage active participation and engagement within the local community.

We’re on a mission to provide the best person-centered care and support services we possibly can: support and services that are designed for you and by you wherever possible.


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A great start to 2025!

We've had a fun filled start to 2025 at Harrogate Skills for Living. Staff and learners returned at the beginning of January after a refreshing festive break raring to get stuck into our jam packed day service timetable. Learners have been setting new personal goals and working hard towards them in our gym and fitness […]

Our 2024 Christmas party!

On Tuesday 3rd December we hosted our annual Harrogate Skills for Living Christmas party and oh what festive fun we had! Our learners, residents and staff gathered for a festive filled day at Bilton Working Mens Club. We played lots of games including a very large game of pass the parcel, certificate presentation for gym […]

Legacy fund grant for Harrogate Skills for Living!

We were very lucky to be 1 of the 14 local organisations chosen to receive a grant from the Harrogate Brigantes Rotary Legacy Fund last week! Harrogate Brigantes is a group of like-minded friends working together to help local and international communities, while also having fun along the way. They are part of one of […]

A crafty start to the year!

The arts and crafts sessions at our day centre have always been very popular. This year our timetable included more creative sessions than ever before and a new class that we are very excited about is the Disney inspired arts and crafts group. Learners have really enjoyed their first project of the year, which included […]
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