What is Help Harrow?
Help Harrow is a new way of connecting vulnerable residents to vital local services throughout the current cost of living crisis and beyond. Help Harrow offers food support, advice, mental health, and emotional well-being services for children, young people, and adults.
Who is Help Harrow For?
Harrow Council along with a number of local voluntary sector organisations have come together to form a partnership to support Harrow residents through financial difficulties and other difficulties caused by the pandemic. This response service is for:
- Local Harrow residents for self-referral of all ages
- Households affected by Covid-19
- Organisations to refer households in need
How to become an access point?
Local organisations can become an 'access point' which means they can use Help Harrow to submit referrals on a household's behalf (with permission) Organisations that are eligible to become an access point include:
● Harrow charitable and voluntary sector organisations
● Schools and other educational institutions
● Public sector organisations
● NHS services
Other resources for Harrow residents
Mental Health Hub
Find projects and resources that support mental and emotional health for young people in Harrow. From well-being sessions and peer support groups to young carers youth clubs and healing and meditation in Harrow.
Cost of living support
With soaring energy bills, mortgage rates, and food price increases you can find here information about food support, mental health and local support, housing, and low-cost furniture and electricals.
HAF programme
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is for children and young people aged 5-16 years eligible for Free School Meals, benefits related that live or go to school in Harrow.
SEND/Neurodiverse support
Find support and resources for Harrow's SEND/Neurodiverse community.
Jobs and apprenticeships
Have a look at our list of vacancies that we have on our website from the voluntary sector. You will see apprenticeships, training, volunteering and trustee opportunities and full-time and part-time jobs.
On this website you can find
Latest news
Easter Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF) Open for Bookings in Harrow!
Families in Harrow can now sign their children up for an exciting range of free holiday activities and nutritious meals this Easter, thanks to the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme. Funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and coordinated by Harrow Council and Young Harrow Foundation.
This is Harrow 2023 Report
"This is Harrow" is a comprehensive report combining research, local professional insights, and youth interviews to portray growing up in Harrow. It informs service design, funding requests, and strategic planning for youth services in the borough.
2,000 Young Performers in Harrow Thanks to John Lyon’s Charity Funding
Thanks to an £80,000 grant from John Lyon’s Charity over two years, and additional funding and venue support from Harrow School, 2,000 young people in Harrow have had the opportunity to participate in a range of exciting performing arts initiatives across the borough.
Free Spaces For Children and Young People at Easter Holiday Clubs in Harrow
Thousands of free places are available for children and young people aged 5-16, at local clubs and activities this Easter holiday, thanks to the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme. Each space also includes a free nutritious meal, per day.
