We offer free gym memberships for all care experienced young people (aged 18 or over) in the Westmorland and Furness area.
The memberships include free access to:
- gyms
- swimming pools
- in person classes
- online classes through Better at Home
You'll be able to book swim sessions and classes through the Better App, once you've joined.
Available leisure centres
Better Leisure Centres
You can join at one of the following Better Leisure centres:
Barrow
We also fund free access to the gym, pool, and classes at Barrow Leisure Centre through our Passport to Leisure Scheme.
How to sign up or contact us
Better Leisure Centres
Sign up for a free gym membership online
If you have any questions about the scheme, please contact Lynn Almond at Better Leisure.
Email: lynn.almond@GLL.org
Telephone: 07764 705126
Barrow
To sign up in Barrow, ask your personal advisor to email a referral letter to:
Email: sales@barrowleisure.co.uk - please cc samantha.walton@barrowleisure.co.uk
If you are unsure if you have a personal advisor as a care leaver, please contact the Rights and Participation Team.
Rights and Participation Team
Email: rightsandparticipation.waf@cumbria.gov.uk