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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March-ing into Spring!

March has been a busy and exciting month at Harrogate Skills for Living, with learners making the most of the season and getting involved in a wide range of activities. With spring in the air, everyone has enjoyed getting creative with a variety of spring-inspired arts and crafts. From bright colours to seasonal designs, it’s […]

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. […]
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