Young Harrow Foundation

21/05/2026

Looking for things to do with your children and young people this May half term? 🌞

There are lots of activities happening across Harrow over the school break, including sports, creative sessions, youth activities, SEND provision and family support programmes run by local organisations across the borough.

Whether you’re looking for something active, creative, educational or simply a chance for young people to connect and have fun, there’s a wide range of options available for different ages and interests.

Browse activities here:
https://youngharrowfoundation.org/projects/school-half-term/outofschool/grid/any/0/2175442/-1/undefined/any/all/undefined//1?q=

13/05/2026

💡 Did you know that 70% of young people in the UK don’t receive early mental health support when they need it?

This Mental Health Awareness Week, YHF, alongside other Young People’s Foundations ( ), is highlighting the importance of turning awareness into action.

We’re joining the call to take action, for yourself, for someone else, and for all of us, because lasting change happens when communities come together.


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29/04/2026

Last week in partnership with we brought together 14 Short Breaks providers with Harrow Council’s CYAD team at Victoria Hall.

As the Short Breaks offer continues to grow across the borough, sessions like this creates space for the people delivering activities and the teams connecting families to them to sit down together, ask questions, and get a clearer sense of what’s out there.

Across the morning, providers shared their work, from community-based activities and trips to programmes focused on independence and life skills, followed by time to connect and work through how this all fits together in practice.

More providers means more choice for families. Making that easier to navigate is the next step.

🔗 Full write-up via link in bio

29/04/2026

Is your child home educated, experiencing school anxiety, or currently not in school? 🌿

Finding the right kind of space for them to feel safe, confident, and themselves can be hard.

That's why Woodland Adventure Harrow Forest School exists.

Every Tuesday, they offer a relaxed, nurturing outdoor group for children aged 5–12, designed with their needs at the heart.

Children can:
🌳 Climb trees, build dens and explore the woods
🔥 Learn practical skills like fire lighting and whittling (safely supported)
🎨 Get creative with nature crafts and messy play
🪵 Discover the natural world through hands-on learning
🌿 Take quiet time when they need it – hammocks, space, and calm are always available

This is a small, inclusive, and understanding community where families are welcomed exactly as they are. Parents and carers are free to stay or leave.

If you're looking for something gentle, flexible and genuinely supportive for your child, this is a great opportunity.

Every Tuesday | Ages 5–12 | Harrow
Pre-booking is essential.

Details on our website:
https://youngharrowfoundation.org/projects/details/the-woodland-space

29/04/2026

Reminder for our members — happening tomorrow

Our Spring Networking Forum for Children & Youth Practitioners is taking place at Cedars Children’s Centre.

A chance to connect with others across the network, share what you’re working on, and explore how we can collaborate locally.

This session is co-hosted with Community ConneX, Compass Elevation & guest appearance from Stanmore Jafferys who will also share more about their work and how members can get involved.

🗓️ 30 April
🕐 1pm to 4pm
📍 Cedars Children’s Centre

Free for Level Up Youth Work members.

👇 Details / last-minute sign-up:

Spring Networking Forum Organiser: Young Harrow Foundation In-person Activity Free Share Where Cedars Children's Centre Whittlesea Road Harrow, HA3 6LS Google Maps When Activity runs on following dates 30 Apr 2026 13:00 - 16:00 School Term School Holidays Bank Holidays The activity runs from 30 Apri...

23/04/2026

📢 There’s a lot already happening for children and young people across Harrow.

A wide mix of activities across Harrow, including football, creative workshops, wellbeing support, music, art and dance, delivered by local organisations.

Some are free, some have a small cost. We’ve pulled them together in one place to make it easier to see what’s out there and find what works for your family.

👇 Link in bio to explore what’s available.

17/04/2026

🎡 The wheels keep turning! Barely caught our breath after a brilliant Easter Programme and we’re ALREADY back at it!

HAF Harrow Summer is open for applications and we are READY. Are you?

‼️Deadline: Midday, Thursday 7 May 2026
🔗 Link in bio to apply

15/04/2026

Easter half-term just flew by! 🌟 Loved seeing our HAF providers do their thing once again for Harrow’s children and young people.

We’re already planning for summer, but yesterday we paused to bring everyone together l, reviewing what’s working, what we might change, and how we keep the programme fresh and exciting for the families who need it most.

Really positive session. Big things ahead for 🙌

15/04/2026

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Harrow Council Department for Education

13/04/2026

🗣️Straight from the source 🐰

Nothing says it better than the young people themselves.

This is what looks like through their eyes: the activities, the moments, the things that stick.

Huge thanks to the providers making this happen across the borough, and to Harrow Council, the Department for Education, and the DVS Foundation for backing a programme that continues to be a real lifeline for families during the holidays.