Access to Leisure and Learning is Poole's discount scheme that allows disabled people, people on low incomes and those in full-time education (aged 16 years and over) to take part in leisure and sports activities at reduced rates.
There are currently around 4000 people in the scheme. Activities range from sport and learning to leisure pursuits and are suitable for both children and adults.
Members are also entitled to a discount on the kerbside Garden Waste Collection Service. Please follow this link for further details.
If you qualify for the scheme you can apply online. Please check Terms and Conditions if you have any queries.
If you live in the BH postcode and receive one of the following benefits you will qualify for the scheme:
Tax credits (Working Tax Credits combined with Child Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits only or Working Tax Credits combined with disability element). Household gross annual income from your current award letter should be £15,860 or less. Bring in your most recent award letter - If this is for the current financial year, it will be estimated and will be accepted.
Housing or Council Tax Benefit*
Income Support or Guarantee Pension Credit (not savings credit)*
Job Seekers Allowance (income based)*
Job Seekers Allowance (contribution based)
NHS HC2 Certificate
Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Incapacity Benefit - Higher or Long Term Rate
Employment and Support Allowance
Industrial Injuries Benefit
Carer's Allowance
Severe Disablement Allowance
War Disablement Pension
Social Services Cardholders
Full-time student in further or higher education - aged 16 or over
Modern Apprenticeship
*starred benefits mean that dependants living with the benefit claimant can also join.
Partners in the scheme offer discounts of between 10% - 75%. Please contact the individual venues for full discount details.
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