Who we’ve funded

Since 2020 we have given out more than £2.2m in grants to charities and community organisations in Harrow.

Expand each fund listed below for a description of the project and the organisations funded.

Funded in 2024

44 organisations have been awarded funding totalling £1,116,410 during 2024

The fund aims to identify, tackle and address health inequalities – Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population, and between different groups within society. These include how long people are likely to live, the health conditions they may experience and the care that is available to them.

Groups funded… Read More

We funded two organisations to manage a health champion and outreach programme in the following areas:

  1. Harrow Carers– Diabetes & Hypertension
  2. Mind in Harrow – Mental Health

The focus of the work is to tackle inequalities through population health management in areas of high deprivation to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents and address local issues of concern.

This Innovation Fund aims to support Harrow families with at least one child under 5, including antenatal.

Optivita is a new programme in Harrow which focuses on improving life chances for parents, babies and children who are living in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the borough. Its focus is on prevention and health promotion as early as possible.

Groups awarded funding are: Read More

Hubs are places in local communities where people can find safety, accessibility, and opportunities for social connection. Please take a look at our community hubs page for a full list of hubs operating and where to find them.

Using funding from the Harrow Borough Based Partnership, we have been able to fund some of the warm hubs.

The following organisations received extension funding to keep running during the summer months – decision on the next round of funding for winter is due shortly. Read More

Hubs are intended as places in local communities where people can find safety, accessibility, and opportunities for social connection.

This funding supports the delivery of the following services:

  • basic refreshments, snacks and a nutritious meal if possible
  • opportunities to socialise and form relationships, addressing social isolation and loneliness
  • advice and support on financial matters, health and wellbeing, or digital inclusion
  • activities such as exercise, healthy cooking, reducing fall risk, smoking cessation, arts, cultural activities and/or those that facilitate social cohesion
  • related training, educational, advisory, and information programme
  • related awareness programmes which focus on prevention and/or avoiding a crisis.

Organisations Funded

African Cultural Association

St Paul’s Church 

Oshwal Association of the UK (OAUK)

Mind in Harrow

Middlesex Association for the Blind

Harrow Association of Disabled People (HAD)

RCCT CIC

Blossom Education Limited

Hotspot Community CIC

My Yard

Age UK HHB

Maa Krupa Foundation

Bhakti Mandal

RCCG House of Joy for All Nations

Indian Association of Harrow (IAH)

EKTA in Harrow

Harrow Carers

Horizon Youth and Community Action (Harrow Young Achievers)

North Harrow Community Library

Resourceful Women’s Network

Home Start Barnet

FirmFoundation

Adult & Community Development Academy (ACDA)
Best Beginnings
Ignite Youth

In collaboration with Cadent, Harrow Giving is facilitating the Gas, Energy and Advice Fund which aims to promote gas safety awareness through community events, activities, and advice to Harrow residents.

The fund provides services which enhance safety, efficiency, and well-being in households while fostering community engagement.

Advice Partner
Age UK HHB

Centre for Warmth
Veddicca
Maa Krupa Foundation
Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust
Mind in Harrow
My Yard
Harrow Association of Somali Voluntary Organisations (HASVO)
African Cultural Association
Blossom Education Limited
Each Counselling and Support
Harrow Association of Disabled People (HAD)
Hotspot Community CIC
Oshwal Association of the UK (OAUK)
RCCT CIC

Stories of Harrow is an exciting new project that will award 15 organisations grants of up to £10k, together with training and support to help preserve the heritage of communities in Harrow. It is being made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and in collaboration with Harrow Council and Headstone Manor Museum.

Harrow African-Caribbean Association (HACAS)
Bereavement Care
SRISHTI Yuva Culture
My Yard
Harrow Association of Somali Voluntary Organisations (HASVO)
Harrow Association of Disabled People (HAD)
Oshwal Association of the UK (OAUK)
RCCT CIC
Every Person is Capable
Families in Action Together – Also known as Wealdstone Baby Bank
Harrow Carers
Reviving Links
Sustaining Harmony (More Than Just A Choir)
Unique Community Charity
Zest of Mind
Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe

Funded in 2023

The purpose of this fund is to reduce health inequalities, reach communities, and integrate Healthy Harrow, Harrow’s new champions and health check programme.

The priority areas are; cancer, diabetes, hypertension, maternal health, and mental health.

Grants of up to £10,000 were available to deliver projects and activities that support the health and wellbeing of Harrow residents.

The successful groups were Read More

(This section is in the process of being updated)

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