Community Harrogate Town AFC CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) is a registered charity (No. 1186826 in England). Its mission is to motivate, educate, inspire and empower all people to achieve their potential and improve their quality of life. We pride ourselves on playing an active and vital role in the local community, creating a healthy, happy and connected Harrogate and District. The Community Foundation enjoys the full support of Harrogate Town AFC itself. Our main areas of impact, as outlined in our Community Strategy for 2020-23, concentrate on improving health and wellbeing, creating stronger, safer communities and increasing individuals’ life chances. If successful, the key outcomes of the work we deliver will be:
Improved Health & Wellbeing • Reduced strain on local health and social services • Reduced impact of socio-economic factors on health • A reduction in preventable health-based issues based on poor life choices • Improved mental wellbeing in the community.
Stronger, Safer Communities • • • •
Reduced levels of anti-social behaviour and crime Improved quality of life. Improved community cohesion. An improved sense of belonging and togetherness in the community.
Enhanced Life Chances • A reduction in the gap in life chances between communities. • M ore people achieving their potential. 16
