Active Mums Membership
Our Active Mums membership is a one-time, 6-month membership aimed at supporting Mums living on a low income to get active and stay active by offering access to the gym, swimming and fitness classes for £2 per visit.
Apply for an Active Mums Referral Membership
Please note that successful application to an Active Mums membership is subject to eligibility requirements, please see below for further information.
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How does it work?
You can attend any of our Prenatal Strong or Postnatal Strong classes, which allow you to bring your baby or toddler to class with you.
Your card also provides the following access to our venues, 7 days a week:
- Gyms and gym classes
- Swimming, saunas and steam rooms
- Group fitness classes
- Soft Play for £2 per 60-minute visit for your child/children under the age of 5
Please note: the card does not include the Turkish Baths at Portobello Swim Centre.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for our Active Mums membership, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits and be able to provide proof of this by uploading a photo of a recent letter on our application form.
If you don’t meet the specified criteria, we are also happy to take individual circumstances into consideration or take referrals from a medical or mental health professional, health visitor or social worker. Please email us directly to discuss this: activemums@edinburghleisure.co.uk
- Scottish Child Payment
- Best Start Grant or Best Start Foods (including the pregnancy and baby payment)
- Note: to get Best Start Grant and Foods, normally you or your partner need to get one of the folowing:
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Note: to get Best Start Grant and Foods, normally you or your partner need to get one of the folowing: