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We want to support you to be happy and engaged in the community where you live. There are many ways you can access leisure opportunities and different projects in your local community no matter where you live. Your personal adviser (PA) from the Care Leavers' Service (CLS) can support you to access support and help you find social and religious groups, events and activities you may be interested in joining.
Page contents
- Gyms and leisure offers
- Celebration Fund
- Air Fryer offer
- ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Bike Scheme
- ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Boxing Scheme
- ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Arts
- Driving lessons
- Other information
Gyms and leisure offers
Leisure Offer for young people living in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
If you are a care leaver (or looked after child) in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø it gives you some brilliant opportunities including:
- Free gym membership
- Free swimming access at all times
- 50% concession on classes and bookable activities
Also, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø foster carers and their birth children (under 18 years old) can get a 50% leisure discount. To find out more speak with your PA or email leisure.offer@surreycc.gov.uk.
Gym membership scheme for young people living outside of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø also has a scheme to support care leavers living outside of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. Care leavers aged between 16 and 25 who are living out of the county and not in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø can now make a request to apply for a free gym membership through The Springboard Fund via the Celebration Fund team.
Please speak to your PA if you would like to access this offer, as all applications must be sent by your PA. You can also contact celebration.fund@surreycc.gov.uk for more information.
50% discount on PureGym membership
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø are part of the national campaign, and the CLC have partnered with Pure Gym to create an offer exclusively for care leavers living in England to encourage & promote health and fitness for care leavers. PureGym are presenting a generous 50% discount on gym memberships for care leavers.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has a free leisure scheme for care leavers living in and out of county therefore, this 50% discount offer will not be funded by the service.
To apply for the 50% discount, find out more about .
Air Fryer Offer
Are you a ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø care leaver embarking on your journey into independent living?
If so, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø offers a gift of an air fryer for care leavers living both in and out of county.
Air fryers can save up to 75% of energy compared to conventional ovens and therefore reduce your energy bills!
Ask your PA to contact celebration.fund@surreycc.gov.uk for more information on how to apply.
Celebration Fund
The Celebration Fund scheme is funded by county councillors to recognise and reward care leavers for their achievements. Awards (of up to £300) may support you to take part in a hobby or activity, purchase equipment or training to help promote your independence or achieve a goal.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Bike Scheme
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø provides care leavers with a contribution towards a bike, helmet and lock. If you do not own a bike and you would like a bike to keep fit and save money on travel, then speak to your PA about making an application to the bicycle scheme! Ask your PA to contact celebration.fund@surreycc.gov.uk for more information.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Boxing Scheme
Are you aged between 12 to 25 years and interested in boxing? Boxing England are funding free Boxing membership at affiliated clubs across the country. Speak to your PA who can email leisure.offer@surreycc.gov.uk to make an application on your behalf.
- Free three months membership at a local boxing club in England
- A further three-months membership and funding to purchase some boxing kit
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Arts
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Arts aims to increase people's interest and participation in music, singing and performing arts. There are a range of arts opportunities for you to enjoy, such as music lessons and workshops. Visit the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Arts webpage for more information.
Driving lessons
The road to driving just got a little bit easier. Care leavers may access support to fund costs associated with learning to drive a car or motorbike. This support is available for care-experienced children and young people from the age of 17.
Speak to your PA for information on how to access this support. Read more about financial support for learning to drive.
Other information
The Lighthouse
charity is community project that offers support for those who need it. There are four Lighthouse communities based in Woking, Barnsbury, Aldershot and Guildford. The Lighthouse has many different projects that encourage new friendships, support your mental health and focus on improving wellbeing.
You can find out more about the Lighthouse, you can and find out more about the four communities and the support they can offer. Please do speak to your PA if you would like some help with getting in touch with the Lighthouse.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Museums Partnership
Did you know that in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, there are over 40 museums, galleries and heritage sites? There are lots of world-famous royals, artists, writers, musicians, actors, pioneers and politicians who all come from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, as well as world-class arts, crafts, industries and sports.
The has some fantastic information about the history of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and. This is a great way to learn more about ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and explore the history of the county.
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Files available to download
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Gym pass scheme flyer (PDF)
Further information on how to apply to the gym pass scheme -
Leisure offer flyer (PDF)
Further information on the leisure offer for looked after children and care leavers