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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Together We Cook!

We have launched a new initiative via the website here, aimed at promoting healthy, affordable, seasonal and low cost cooking and eating. Two new recipes are being released every month - each of which is a main course, designed to feed two. Recipes are available in both standard and Easy Read formats. Laminated printed versions […]

January - Wet and Windy but Full of Fun!

January has a funny way of arriving quietly and then throwing all the weather at us at once. One day it’s crisp and bright, the next it’s rain-soaked and grey — but here at Harrogate Skills for Living, January has been anything but dull. After a lovely festive break we came back to the day […]

Skills Bridge round up!

As we start the new year we wanted to take a look back our our Skills Bridge students programme and achievements from 2025. Last term, Skills Bridge students had the chance to take part in a range of exciting trips and activities that have helped the students build confidence, develop independence, and acquire new skills. […]

Festive Fun at Harrogate Skills for Living!

December has been full of Christmas cheer here at Harrogate Skills for Living, with lots of fun, creativity and togetherness as we’ve celebrated the festive season. One of the highlights this month has been getting busy in the kitchen making delicious mince pies. Everyone enjoyed learning new baking skills, measuring ingredients, rolling pastry and, of […]
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