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 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 […]

Our annual summer BBQ!

The summer break at Harrogate Skills for Living came to a fitting close with the annual family and friends BBQ on Saturday 31 August held at our Brackenley care home. Residents of our homes, day centre clients, staff, and their families came together on a warm and sunny day to eat, drink, dance and enjoy […]

Highlights of 2023/24!

We have now reached the end of the 2023/24 academic year in our day centre. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some of our favourite photos from throughout the last year. From karaoke and dance sessions to cooking and baking and not forgetting the wonderful creative craft sessions - we have had a […]

Scarborough trip 2024!

Last week we enjoyed our annual day centre trip to the Yorkshire Coast. We had overcast weather, with spells of sunshine. Rain was forecast but never arrived, which we were all very pleased about. This was our biggest trip ever, with 41 learners and 21 staff, volunteers and 1:1 carers descending on Scarborough by coach, […]
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