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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Autumn fun at Skills!

Learners at the Harrogate Skills For Living day centre have kicked the autumn term off with a bang! We started with a brand new timetable in September filled with lots of new groups but also returning favourites including arts & crafts, cooking and the out and about group. The out and about group have enjoyed […]

2025 Care Provider Olympics!

In August our Briardene and Brackenley residents took part in this years Care Provider Olympics established by North Yorkshire Council. Access to regular physical activity for individuals living in care settings is clinically proven be important in maximising physical and mental health and wellbeing, supporting independence and promoting dignity. Deconditioning was identified as a key […]

Bags of Taste!

We have successfully completed our first Bags of Taste programme and oh what fun it was for all the participants! Bags of Taste aims to transform the lives of people by giving them the help and practical support they need to buy and cook tasty, healthy and affordable food. They make it easier for people to […]

Summer residential fun for Skills Bridge learners!

This year’s Skills Bridge annual residential trip saw our learners heading over to the SCONCE campsite, just outside Baildon, for 2 fun-packed days in nature without a mobile phone or a comfy bed! The activities were organised by the team at Go Wild Outdoors, who put together a busy itinerary to keep everyone entertained. They […]
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