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Leisure for All Scheme terms and conditions

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1. Leisure for All Scheme

  • The Leisure for All Scheme (“Scheme”) provides eligible residents of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area with access to discounted BCP Leisure memberships, lessons and subscriptions.
  • Details of eligible memberships, lessons, subscriptions and discount rates are published by BCP Leisure and may be amended from time to time.
  • By applying to this Scheme, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, together with the BCP Leisure Terms and Conditions. Please read these carefully before applying.

2. Scheme Administration

  • The Scheme is administered by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, through BCP Leisure.
  • The Leisure for All discount is applied to the standard price of eligible memberships, lessons, and subscriptions and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, discount or concessionary rate.
  • Where an applicant is already enrolled in an eligible BCP Leisure membership, lesson or subscription, discounts will apply from the next eligible renewal or direct debit collection. No retrospective discounts, extensions or refunds will be applied to membership payments already made.
  • Any misuse, fraudulent use or abuse of the Leisure for All Scheme, or failure to provide evidence requested to verify eligibility, may result in removal from the Scheme and revocation of any associated BCP LIFE card and benefits.
  • Applications for children under the age of 16 must be submitted by a parent, guardian or person with parental responsibility.

3. Eligibility

  • Applicants must provide evidence of eligibility. The examples of acceptable evidence are provided for guidance only and are not exhaustive. BCP Leisure may accept alternative evidence where appropriate.
  • Unless expressly stated otherwise in these Terms and Conditions, eligibility applies only to the named applicant and cannot be transferred, shared or extended to dependents or other individuals.
  • Eligibility is valid for 12 months. Customers must reapply annually and may be asked to provide further evidence at any time to verify continued eligibility.
  • Successful applicants must notify BCP Leisure as soon as reasonably practicable of any changes to their contact details or circumstances that may affect their eligibility.

4. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Scheme, applicants must:

  • Have a home address within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area; and
  • Meet at least one of the Eligible Categories set out below.

Evidence of address may include: a valid photocard driving licence, a recent utility bill, bank statement (redacted if required), mortgage statement or rental agreement. For children, evidence could include an addressed letter from their GP, school, or college.

Eligible Categories

  • Education and Training

Applicants aged 16 to 17 who are:

  • undertaking A Levels, T Levels, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships or traineeships on a full-time basis; or

  • undertaking part-time study alongside at least 20 hours per week of paid work or volunteering.

Applicants aged 18 or over who are enrolled at a UK college or university. Evidence may include: student ID, enrolment letter, or apprenticeship agreement.

  • Young Carers

Unpaid carers under 18 years old, who are providing care beyond that normally expected of a child. Evidence may include: a Young Carer Assessment, Young Carer Statement, confirmation from a recognised support organisation or a GP letter.

  • Adult Carers

Adults providing unpaid care for a family member or friend with a disability, illness, mental health condition, age-related needs or substance misuse issues. Evidence may include: Carer’s Allowance, a Carer Assessment or equivalent evidence.

  • Children in Care and Care Leavers

Children in local authority care residing within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, or care leavers aged 16 to 25 as defined by The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. Evidence may include a local authority confirmation letter.

  • Foster Carers

Current approved foster carers. Evidence may include a letter from a fostering service or local authority.

  • Low Income Households and Benefits Recipients

Recipients of: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Income-Based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Dependents under 16 may also qualify under this category (Low Income Households and Benefits Recipients) where a parent or guardian qualifies.

Evidence may include: a benefit award letter or statement issued within the last 12 months.

  • Asylum Seekers

Applicants actively seeking asylum in the UK. Evidence may include: an Application Registration Card (ARC).

  • Refugees

Applicants granted refugee status in the UK within the last 3 years. Evidence may include: Home Office correspondence or valid eVisa evidence.

  • Disability

Applicants with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on day-to-day activities, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Evidence may include: Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP), War Pensioner Mobility Supplement (WPMS), Armed Forces Compensation Scheme awards relating to disability, GP letters, consultant letters, diagnostic confirmation or other supporting medical evidence.

Applicants may qualify without receiving disability-related benefits where sufficient supporting evidence is provided.

  • Exercise Referral Scheme Leavers

Applicants who have completed the BCP Leisure Exercise Referral Scheme remain eligible for the Scheme for 24 months from the date they commenced the Exercise Referral Scheme. Applicants will still be required to apply annually. Eligibility will be verified using BCP Leisure records.

5. BCP LIFE Card

  • Approved applicants aged 16 years or over are eligible to receive a complimentary BCP LIFE card upon successful purchase of an eligible BCP Leisure membership under the Scheme.
  • Any BCP LIFE card issued under the Scheme is subject to the  BCP LIFE Terms &  Conditions.
  • Any complimentary BCP LIFE card issued under the Scheme will expire when the participant's eligibility under the Scheme expires, unless renewed following a successful reapplication.
  • Removal from the Scheme, including as a result of misuse, fraudulent use or failure to provide evidence reasonably requested to verify eligibility, may result in the cancellation of any associated BCP LIFE card and benefits.
  • The availability of a complimentary BCP LIFE card is an additional benefit of the Scheme and may be amended, suspended or withdrawn at any time.

6. Variation

  • BCP Leisure reserves the right to review, amend, suspend or withdraw the Scheme at any time.

7. Governing Law

  • These terms and conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes arising in connection with the Scheme shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. 

8. Data Protection and Personal Data

  • We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Notice
  • This tells you, amongst, things, how we collect your personal data; from whom else we obtain it (for example, benefit providers); with whom we share your personal data (for example, our partners); the purposes for which we use your personal data; and, most importantly, your data subject rights.
  • If you cannot access the online version of our Privacy Notice, please let us know and we will send you a copy.
  • You are in control of what we do with your personal data. If you have any further questions in relation to data protection and use of personal data they should be sent to  information.governance@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, addressed to the Data Protection Officer, BCP Council

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