Harrow Giving grew out of a simple belief: that local people and local organisations know best how to support their own community. Our parent charity, Harrow Together, began life as Harrow Community Action — an organisation dedicated to championing and strengthening the borough's voluntary and community sector.
Over the years, that mission deepened. As demand for local services grew and funding became harder to secure, we recognised the need for a sustainable, independent source of income that could be reinvested directly into the community. Harrow Giving was created as our giving and grant-making arm to do exactly that.
The Harrow Giving Lottery is the natural next step. It gives residents and supporters a fun, affordable way to back their community — with the chance to win prizes — while raising reliable funds for the local charities and voluntary groups that make Harrow such a special place to live.
Our journey
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Harrow Community Action is founded
Established to support and represent the borough’s voluntary and community organisations.
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Becoming Harrow Together
The organisation evolves and is renamed Harrow Together, broadening its role across the sector.
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Harrow Giving launches
A dedicated giving and grant-making arm is created to channel funds to local good causes.
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The Harrow Giving Lottery begins
A community lottery is launched to provide a sustainable, year-round income for local groups.
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A growing impact
Grants reach dozens of projects, from youth services to befriending and community arts.
“A grant from Harrow Giving helped us keep our doors open and reach more families than ever. The support from local people playing the lottery genuinely changes lives.”