Community Champions Scheme Launched at Local Leisure Centres
Free access offered to those involved in projects improving lives in the area
Everyone Active will provide support to the successful applicants' projects
May 8, 2025
People working with local community projects in the borough of Ealing may now be able to get free access to local leisure centres.
Everyone Active, which runs the facilities on behalf of the council, has launched a Community Champions scheme.
Community groups and people volunteering with them are eligible to take part in the scheme to get access to facilities including swimming pools, studio space, meeting rooms and equipment to support the delivery of their projects across ten sites in the borough of Ealing.
Projects supporting wellbeing, inclusivity, mentoring, environment or culture are encouraged to apply and the successful applicants’ will be considered for the inaugural Champions Awards in autumn 2025. It can be for a charitable initiative or a project that is small or targeted.
Applications for both Community Champions will close on Thursday, 12 June. Entries can be submitted through the dedicated website.
Phil Edwards, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said, “We are hugely excited to launch the Community Champions scheme, which we hope will make a real difference in Ealing.
“We want to highlight the work of everyday heroes who are changing people’s lives and inspiring others to make a positive impact in their communities.
“We encourage local people, community projects and charitable initiatives to get their applications in so we can support the fantastic work that you do.”
Everyone Active also runs the Sporting Champions scheme, which supports aspiring athletes through access to training facilities and mentoring support from Olympians and Paralympians.
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