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Charity hut at Harrogate Christmas Fayre benefits local organisations

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 07:15

The charity hut at Harrogate's Christmas Fayre.

Twenty local organisations are benefitting from a charity hut at Harrogate's Christmas Fayre.

Thanks to Market Place Europe, North Yorkshire Council, and Harrogate & District Community Action (HADCA), a hut has been set aside for charities to exhibit.

Those who will benefit include Vision Support, Harrogate Hospital Radio, Girlguiding North Yorkshire West, Dementia Forward, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, HADCA, Open Country, Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre, Community Safety, Yorkshire Cancer Research, Nidd Valley Methodist Churches, Harrogate Cat Rescue, Harrogate Parkinsons, Harrogate Brigantes Rotary Club, Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity, Artizan, Samaritans, Saving Yorkshires Dogs, Harrogate Town Community Foundation, and JennyRuth Workshops.

The organisations will be fundraising or selling products, as well as using the fayre as a platform to share important information with visitors.

Frances Elliot, chief executive of HADCA, said:

"The Charity Hut at the Harrogate Christmas Fayre is a vital opportunity for small local charities, providing a much-needed platform to showcase their work, sell handmade goods, and connect directly with the community.

"At a time when funding is increasingly challenging for many charities and community groups, the fayre's support offers a real boost.

"We’re delighted that 20 organisations will benefit this year, not only to help them raise essential funds but also to raise awareness of their causes."

The Harrogate Christmas Fayre on Cambridge Street will run until 15th December.

The fayre is open 10am to 7pm from Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 4.30pm on Sunday.

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