Winter Wonderland in Harrow: Because Every Child Deserves the Magic Posted on 08/01/2026 in Latest News & Events, Latest News, HAF News & Updates, YHF Grants - Case Studies For many families, the festive season can bring extra pressure, increased costs, and fewer affordable options. Many children miss out. That’s why we were proud to bring back Harrow Winter Wonderland, as part of Harrow Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
Reaching the struggling families who fall through the cracks Posted on 11/12/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies Over the past four years, the DVS Foundation has partnered with Young Harrow Foundation to invest over £90,000 into Harrow’s grassroots youth sector — including £65,000 to strengthen the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme.
A Winter Wonderland where every child belonged Posted on 11/12/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies Every year, Orley Farm School helps bring extra magic to Harrow Winter Wonderland — a four-day festive experience designed for vulnerable and disadvantaged children as part of the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme.
What happens when young people are heard Posted on 11/12/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies, HCM News The Harrow Change Makers initiative brings together a group of committed local donors who pool their resources, insight, and passion to create meaningful change for young people in Harrow.
Creating classrooms where every child can thrive Posted on 11/12/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies In 2025, Harrow School and the Deo Duce Foundation each contributed £2,000 to develop a new dyslexia training programme for schools — an initiative that is now transforming classroom practice across the borough.
From quiet participant to peer leader: Sarah’s journey with the Change Makers programme Posted on 03/12/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies, Latest News & Events, Latest News, HCM News The Change Makers programme, delivered in Harrow by local activity providers like Watford FC Community Sport and Education Trust, supports young people who may be facing challenges that affect their confidence, resilience and ability to thrive.
Harrow Change Makers in practice: Nathan’s story with Ignite Youth Posted on 03/12/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies, Latest News & Events, Latest News, HCM News Harrow Change Makers is a local funding partnership that backs projects shaped around the real concerns of young people in Harrow. Through the programme, funders support organisations that help children and young people stay safe, improve their wellbeing and stay connected to education and opportunity.
A Classroom Without Walls Posted on 01/09/2025 in YHF Grants - Case Studies Harrow School’s historic farm was brought vividly back to life in 2025, opening its gates to 240 local primary school children for an inspiring day of hands-on learning.
2,000 Young Performers in Harrow Thanks to John Lyon’s Charity Funding Posted on 23/10/2024 in Latest News, Latest News & Events, YHF Grants - Case Studies 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.