Leisure Offer for in-county
A new Leisure Offer has launched! 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) are entitled to a 50 leisure discount!
To find out more speak with your Personal Assistant (PA) or email leisure.offer@surreycc.gov.uk.
Gym Pass scheme for out-of-county
A new scheme for care leavers living out of county was launched in January 2024. This offer does not provide gym membership however, care leavers can request up to three-day passes per month to access over 1,500 gyms and spas across the country.
- Speak to your PA to request a pass code
- Put your unique code into Free Day Passes with Hussle - Surrey County Council and select a gym/spa of your choice
- You will then receive a QR code / pass to access your selected gym/spa
Contact your PA for more information OR contact the celebration.fund@surreycc.gov.uk for more information.
50% discount on Pure Gym membership
Surrey are part of the national Care Leaver Covenant (CLC) campaign, to improve provision and opportunities for care leavers. The CLC have partnered with Pure Gym to create an offer exclusively for care leavers living in England. Surrey have 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 visit the Care Leaver Covenant 50% Pure Gym offer
Celebration Fund
This 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. Find out more about the The Celebration Fund.
Surrey Bike Scheme
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 to get more information.
Surrey 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
Surrey Arts
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.
Driving lessons
The road to driving just got a little bit easier. Care leavers are supported to fund costs associated with learning to drive a car or motorbike. This scheme is available for care leavers from age 17. Speak to your PA for information on how to access this support. Read more about financial support for learning to drive.
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
