Including everyone

We advocate the value of sport and physical activity across our county.

We believe it is an essential tool to improve lives and strengthen communities, tackle inequalities, and create great places to live.

Working together

We collaborate with local decision makers on their local priorities to help them use sport and physical activity to fulfil communities need.

WARM SPACES

11 of our sites are registered as official warm spaces, where people can come together in a warm, safe, welcoming place and maybe enjoy some of our hospitality at the same time.
MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES

We aim to encourage Children and Young People (CYP) and their families to make positive lifestyle and social choices that will help their physical, social and mental health wellbeing.
MAMS ON THE MOVE

Mams on the Move scheme provides antenatal and postnatal sessions which are both fun and sociable.
NURSERY SERVICES

The Nursery at Hirst Welfare provides valuable early years education and is a valuable community asset. It also provides educational programmes for parents.
IN SCHOOL PROVISION

We deliver a bespoke programme of physical education and an advisory service to over 30 schools.
FREE ACCESS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE

We support children in care and their carers all year round by providing safe access to our facilities.
LEARN 2 SWIM

Our Learn 2 Swim programme promotes strong mental well-being and is built around water confidence.
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Our junior gym offer provides supervised access to 11-15 year olds to help build self-esteem and confidence.

Discover more about our community initiatives to reach more people and inspire them to be active.

SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE

We are one of the largest employers in the county, paying the National Living Wage and offering entry opportunities at apprentice level.
EXERCISE ON REFERRAL

Our exercise on referral scheme now includes a specific weight management programme to tackle obesity.
SPECIALIST PROGRAMMES

We offer specific help with programmes designed for cardiac rehabilitation, people living with chronic joint pain, people living with Parkinson’s and people living with multiple sclerosis.
FREE WALKING GROUPS

Our free walking programme provides an average of 18 walks per week across the county, led by qualified walk leaders.

Creating spaces that everyone can access.

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Our facilities are all accessible to all members of the community.
POOL AIDS

Our facilities all have pool access aids, including pool pods in our new facilities.
ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT

Our gyms are fully accessible and include equipment that is designed to be all inclusive.
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Our pools have accessible changing rooms, with wider cubicles and baby changing tables.
ACCESSIBLE MEMBERSHIPS

Reduced price access for concessions, juniors, students, over 65’s and young carers.
FREE ACCESS FOR CARERS

Free access to carers using the facilities in a supporting capacity.
LIFT ACCESS

All our facilities have lift access (except for Newbiggin).
ONLINE FITNESS

Free access to pre-recorded fitness classes on YouTube.
CHANGING PLACES

4 of our sites offer these specialist accessible toilet and changing facilities.