The Leisure for All scheme is designed to help eligible residents access BCP Leisure facilities at a reduced cost. If your application is approved, you will receive a 25% discount on an eligible BCP Leisure membership and, if you are aged 16 or over, access to a free BCP Life card. 

No. Leisure for All is a new scheme and is separate from the previous Access to Leisure scheme.

If your application is approved, you will receive a 25% discount on selected BCP Leisure memberships, lessons and subscriptions. Applicants aged 16 and over will also receive a free BCP Life card. This card normally costs £10 and provides access to a range of discounts and offers from participating organisations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Find out more about BCP LIFE.

Following a successful Leisure for All application, you will be invited to join BCP Life and given instructions on how to request your free card.

Your BCP Life card will be activated after your first eligible BCP Leisure subscription payment has been made.

No. If you have already paid for a BCP Life card, you will not receive a refund if your Leisure for All application is successful.

To apply for Leisure for All, you must live within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• a young or adult carer
• in education or training
• a child in care or care leaver
• a foster carer
• part of a low-income household or receiving an eligible benefit
• an asylum seeker
• a refugee
• have a disability
• have completed the BCP Leisure Exercise Referral Scheme

You will need to provide evidence to show that you are eligible. Full eligibility criteria and details of acceptable evidence are provided as part of the application process.  

Yes. The Leisure for All scheme is available to residents living within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. As part of your application, you will be asked to confirm your address. 

Yes. You can apply if you already have an eligible BCP Leisure membership, lesson or subscription.

If your application is approved, your discount will start from your next eligible Direct Debit payment or purchase of a new upfront membership.  

Applications can be submitted through our online Leisure for All application form. To apply, complete the form and upload any required supporting evidence.  

Applications should be completed online where possible. If you are unable to complete the online form or upload your supporting evidence, you can visit a BCP Leisure centre for help with completing your application.

Your application will still need to go through the usual review process and will not be processed immediately at the centre.

Yes. If you are unable to complete the application yourself, somebody can apply on your behalf. Any information provided must be accurate, and relevant supporting evidence will still need to be supplied as part of the application. 

You will need to provide evidence that you live in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area and that you meet one of the schemes' eligibility criteria.

The evidence required will depend on your circumstances. Examples include:

• proof of address such as a photocard driving licence, utility bill, bank statement, mortgage statement or rental agreement
• education or training: student ID, enrolment letter or apprenticeship agreement
• carers, care leavers and foster carers: relevant assessments, statement or confirmation from a recognised organisation
• benefits or low income: benefit award letter or statement issued within the last 12 months
• asylum seekers and refugees: relevant Home Office documentation or eVisa evidence
• disability: evidence of relevant disability benefits or supporting medical evidence such as a GP or consultant letter

We aim to review your application and contact you within 14 days; however, this may take longer if we receive a high volume of applications or need to contact you for additional information.  

The BCP Leisure team will email you with the outcome of your application. If successful, the email will contain instructions on how to purchase your discounted membership. 

If your application is unsuccessful and you have further questions about the decision, please contact BCP Leisure. We can explain the outcome and let you know if any further information is required. 

Leisure for All is available on selected BCP Leisure memberships, lessons and subscriptions. You can view the full list of eligible options on the BCP Council website.

No. The Leisure for All discount is available on memberships only and cannot be applied to pay-as-you-go activities.

Your membership is for BCP Leisure-operated centres and does not include centres operated by other providers. BCP Leisure-operated centres include Ashdown, Poole Dolphin, Kings Park Leisure & Learning, Two Riversmeet and Rossmore.

The centres you can use will depend on your membership option. Tier 1 memberships provide access to all BCP Leisure operated centres. Please check the details of your chosen membership before joining.  

No. The Leisure for All discount is applied to the standard price and cannot be used alongside any other offer, promotion, discount or concessionary rate. 

Leisure for All discounted memberships will be valid for 12 months from your applications approval date.  

Yes. To ensure you remain eligible for the scheme, you will need to submit a new application and provide updated evidence when your 12-month discounted membership period ends. 

Yes. We will contact you when your Leisure for All discount is approaching its expiry date with information about reapplying. 

If your circumstances or contact details change, please let BCP Leisure know as soon as possible, particularly if the change may affect your eligibility for Leisure for All. 

Your personal information will be handled in line with BCP Council’s Privacy Notice. This explains how your information is collected and used, who it may be shared with and your data protection rights.

For more information read the BCP Council Privacy Notice.