Active Communities
With activities across Edinburgh, we can help find something that's perfect for you
Our Active Communities programme supports around 10,000 people a year to get active to improve their health and wellbeing.
Being active is key to enjoying a healthy lifestyle and feeling good. Even the simplest of changes can lead to big results. As a charity, Edinburgh Leisure is on a mission to help people lead more active, healthy lives and we can help you do just that.
How We Can Help
Our Active Communities team will give you the support you need to be active, along with dedicated health and wellbeing programmes which can help you get started. However active you are and whatever your age we're here to support you. Find out how our programmes can help you and how to get involved below.
Active Health
Our specially trained staff and volunteers support people living with health conditions to feel good and have fun while being active.
Wellbeing for All
We support people living on low incomes and experiencing inequalities to get active.
Staying Active
We support older adults to stay active and connected in later life, offering a range of fun, sociable and low-cost activities led by friendly trained staff and volunteers.
Active Futures
We support children and young people to be active, live healthier and happier lifestyles and learn life skills to improve their wellbeing.
Everybody Active
We support people with disabilities or additional support needs to enjoy being active through a range of fun, sociable and low-cost activities led by friendly trained volunteers and staff.
Mental Wellbeing
We support people living with mental health conditions, such as depression, stress or anxiety to be active and live well.
Taking Part
Get in touch with us by emailing active@edinburghleisure.co.uk or calling 0131 458 2260 if you have questions about any of our programmes.
Get involved
Looking to volunteer and give your time to help people be active and live well? We need people like you to join us in our mission to change lives through the power of physical activity and sport.
We have a range of opportunities and are here to support you whatever you decide!
Become a Volunteer
There are lots of ways for volunteers to get involved. However you choose to donate your time, you will be making a difference to local people’s lives.
Volunteering Opportunities
Take a look at our different volunteering opportunities and register your interest in any that suit you.
Placements
We conduct placements in Edinburgh Leisure venues across the city, helping to provide people with invaluable work experience in the sport and leisure industry.
Help us to help more people
Help support our Active Communities Programme to ensure our specialist team can provide people with the help and support they need to protect their health and wellbeing.