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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 enjoy leisure activities and take part in different projects in your area. It doesn’t matter where you live — there’s something for everyone.
Your personal adviser (PA) from the Care Leavers’ Service (CLS) can help you find:
- social groups
- religious groups
- events
- activities you may want to join
Your PA can also help you get support from other services in your community.
If you’re not sure what’s available, ask your PA. They will listen to you and help you find things that match your interests.
Leisure Offer for young people living in Surrey
If you are a care leaver (or looked after child) in Surrey it gives you some brilliant opportunities including:
- Free gym membership
- Free swimming access at all times
- 50% concession on classes and bookable activities
Also, Surrey 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 Surrey
Surrey also has a scheme to support care leavers living outside of Surrey. Care leavers aged between 16 and 25 who are living out of the county and not in Surrey 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
Surrey are part of the national Care Leaver Covenant (CLC) 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.
Surrey 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 Care Leaver Covenant 50% PureGym offer.
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.
Are you a Surrey care leaver embarking on your journey into independent living?
If so, Surrey County Council 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.
Surrey County Council 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.
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
Surrey 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 Surrey Arts webpage for more information.
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.
The growing project gives young people in Surrey the chance to enjoy nature and learn new skills.
If you are a care leaver or looked after child, you can:
- grow food that’s good for the planet
- grow flowers and plants
- learn gardening skills
- take part in outdoor projects
- join your local community garden
- enjoy activities and events in the garden
- feel better by spending time in nature
Surrey foster carers and their birth children can also use the gardens and join in with activities.
Speak to your personal adviser (PA) if you want help getting started. You can also contact your local community garden.
Where to find community gardens
Local green activities – Healthy Surrey
Community Connections – Catalyst Support
North West Surrey
Home Farm, Addlestone
Surrey Downs
Cobham Community Garden
- Email: hello@cobhamcommunitygarden.org.uk
- Website: Cobham Community Garden
Sunbury allotment
Email: leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk
Space to Grow (includes Walton community allotment)
Space to Grow - Community allotment
Reigate
Discover Surrey’s museums and heritage
Did you know there are more than 40 museums, galleries and heritage sites in Surrey?
Surrey is home to many famous royals, artists, writers, musicians, actors, pioneers and politicians. The county also has world-class arts, crafts, industries and sports.
The Surrey Museums Partnership has lots of great information about:
- the history of Surrey
- workshops and sessions
- events and exhibitions
This is a fun way to learn more about Surrey and explore its past.
Speak to your personal adviser (PA) if you’d like help finding a museum or joining an activity.
The Lighthouse is a charity that helps people who need support.
There are 4 Lighthouse communities. They are in:
- Woking
- Barnsbury
- Aldershot
- Guildford
The Lighthouse runs different projects. These help you:
- make new friends
- look after your mental health
- feel better and more confident
You can find out more about the Lighthouse and the support they offer. You can also contact the Lighthouse online.
If you want help getting in touch with the Lighthouse, speak to your personal adviser (PA). They are here to support you.
Translations
- Amharic: የአማርኛ ትርጉም
- Arabic: الترجمة العربية
- Kurdish: wergera kurdî
- Pashto/Pakhto: پښتو ژباړه
- Persian: ترجمه فارسی
- Tigrinya: ትግርኛ ትርጉም
- Vietnamese: dịch thuật tiếng việt
Disclaimer: as the translations linked above are provided by Google Translate, Surrey County Council cannot be held responsible for their accuracy.
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