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 Wonderful Day at the Seaside – Bridlington 2026

On Wednesday 1 July, our Day Centre learners and Skills Bridge students enjoyed our much-anticipated annual seaside trip, this year visiting the beautiful coastal town of Bridlington. We couldn't have asked for better weather. The day was filled with glorious blue skies and warm sunshine, but thankfully without the extreme heatwave temperatures, making it perfect […]

Stepping into Summer!

As we welcome the summer months, June so far has been another busy and exciting time at Harrogate Skills for Living, with learners taking part in a wide range of activities, developing skills, building confidence, and having lots of fun along the way. This month, we were proud to support Learning Disability Awareness Week, celebrating […]

Spring Fun at Skills!

As the days grow longer and the flowers are in bloom, spring has brought a wonderful burst of energy and excitement to everyone at Harrogate Skills for Living Day Centre. Over the past few weeks, our day centre learners have been enjoying a wide range of seasonal activities designed to encourage creativity and confidence with […]

Discover the New Harrogate Chocolate Factory Website

A Fresh Look, A Stronger Purpose: Harrogate Chocolate Factory Launches New Website We’re excited to share the launch of the brand-new Harrogate Chocolate Factory website — a fresh, modern site that puts our learners right at the heart of everything we do. As a social enterprise set up by Harrogate Skills for Living, Harrogate Chocolate […]
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