Who can join the be active scheme?

You can join the Be Active Scheme if you are a Lewisham resident, aged over 16 and you meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Eligibale fo certain benefits (council tax reductions, housing benefit or universal credit tax credits (not child tax credit), income support, jobseeker's allowance or employment and support allowance).
• Aged 60 or over.
• A carer (paid or professional) of a disabled adult who lives in the borough or care for a disabled child who lived in the borough and is a library member.
• A child in care e.g. reside in a foster home.

FREE ACCESS

Lewisham residents with a registered disability (blue badge holder, a disability freedom pass holder or get a disability living allowance, attendance allowance or personal independence payments), you will qualify for the following:

• Free swimming
• Free use of the gym, including a group inductions
• 25% off the cost of most activities

Prices

How to apply

Please come into the centre with 1 form of ID. The below options are available: 

• Photo ID
• Recent proof of residency
• A benefit letter
• A pension letter
• A freedom pass
• An NUS card
• A confirmation of student status letter
• An income support letter
• A certificate of registration for disabled people