Our Background
Harleston's Future is a group of dedicated and talented volunteers who strive to improve community life for all - from residents, businesses, tourists and the wider community, by supporting a wide range of activities throughout the year.
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Initially set up by the Harleston and District Business Group with funding from South Norfolk District Council's Market Towns Initiative, Harleston's Future has firmly established itself as a leading community group.
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Although that funding stream has ended, Harleston's Future have been able to use the initial seed money to carry on hosting events which bring in people far and wide to visit our town's shops and businesses.
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As a community led group, Harleston's Future has the added attraction of bringing people together, forging friendships and enhancing our vibrant little market town.
Our Mission
We believe that Harleston, with its plethora of historic buildings and architecture, delightful range of independent shops, cafe's, pubs and hotels and its position in the heart of the beautiful Waveney Valley, makes a fabulous addition to any holiday itinerary or day out from City or Coast.
Our Philosophy
As a community driven, volunteer led organisation, we seek to manage funding to put on events for the good of our Town. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a small management committee who seek to work with those who want to enhance Harleston.
This means working with local shops and businesses to draw in local residents and visitors alike to keep Harleston buoyant economically while giving local people a sense of community.
Our Groups
Harleston's Future have a series of sub groups each responsible for delivering a different part of the overall programme. Read more>
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Want to join us? We are always happy to have new volunteers join us in organising our events and you would not need to attend every meeting. There is no age limit and we positively encourage people from all sections of our community to come and get involved.