Wellbeing For All
Wherever you're at in life, we can support you to be active
At Edinburgh Leisure we harness the power of physical activity and sport to tackle inequalities and combat the effects of inactivity. Each year we provide support to improve the lives of 10,000 people who face the greatest barriers to being active, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities and poverty.
Our Active Communities team know the importance of physical activity and the role it plays in helping to improve health and wellbeing in our communities. Being more physically active is one of the best things we can do to improve our health and wellbeing.
We want to improve access and empower more people to make the choice to be physically active.
The services and activities detailed below will help people living on a low income or those experiencing inequalities to be active and improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Wherever you’re at in life we can offer you the support you need to be and stay active.
Tackling inequality in Edinburgh
Our Wellbeing For All Programmes
We have a range of programmes that can help to support people living in poverty and experiencing inequalities to be active.
Active Mums
We support mums living on a low income to get active, connect with other mums in their community and improve the health and wellbeing of their children, and themselves.
Community Access Programme
We reach some of the most vulnerable people in the community by working with charities and community groups across Edinburgh to enable the people they support to be active.
Jump In
We use learning to swim as a tool to tackle health inequalities that nursery school children affected by poverty and their families face.
Looked After and Active
We harness the power of physical activity and sport to improve the lives of care-experienced children and young people. Supporting these children to see the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.
Open All Hours
Takes place in Edinburgh Leisure facilities across the city, offering teenagers the chance to get active, make friends and have fun on Friday evenings for FREE.
You Can
Supports inactive care experienced young people aged 14-26 to lead more active, healthy lives. The project provides one to one motivational support and opportunities to be active, through a range of fun and sociable activities.
Relocated People Access Programme
Supports relocated people (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) in Edinburgh to be active and improve their health and wellbeing.
“I’m a single parent and I rely on benefits to get by. With support from Edinburgh Leisure I can go to the gym or a fitness class when I’m not working and its really helped me to feel better about myself.”
Taking Part
To discuss any of our programmes or how to get referred, get in touch by
emailing active@edinburghleisure.co.uk or calling 0131 458 2260.
Discounts and Offers to Keep Active with Edinburgh Leisure
We have a range of offers and discounts to ensure keeping active is affordable for all.
Support for Carers
Our Carer Access Card enables carers to support the individuals they are caring for when they visit our facilities.
Junior Membership
Gives under 18 years olds access to all our venues across Edinburgh for just £14.99 a month.
Concessionary Memberships
Wherever you’re at in life we can support you to stay active and well.
That's why we offer a range of affordable concessionary memberships designed to help you get the most out of your experience at Edinburgh Leisure.
£10 Get Active Card
Supports people living on a low income and in receipt of certain benefits to access all our venues across Edinburgh for just £10 a month and can be renewed monthly.Help us to help more people
Help support our Active Communities Programme to ensure our specialist team can provide people with the help and support they need to protect their health and wellbeing.