Passport to Active Living

What is the Passport to Active Living?

The Passport to Active Living scheme provides Rossendale Borough residents on low income access to leisure facilities and activities at reduced prices, during off-peak times. 

How do I apply for Passport to Active Living Scheme?

You can apply Passport to Active Living Scheme at:

Adrenaline Centre – Haslingden
Marl Pits Leisure Centre – Rawtenstall
Pioneer Gym – Bacup

You need to bring proof of the Eligible discount categories you meet.
Please make sure you read the Terms & Conditions.

Prices for Passport to Active Living?

As a Passport to Living Scheme member, you’ll enjoy 30% off our standard prices for a range of activities. A small fee of £2 applies for your membership card, payable every 12 months. 

30% discount is applied to gym, swim, class and racket sports.

Where can I use Passport to Active Living?

You can use Passport to Active Living at:

Adrenaline Centre – Haslingden
Marl Pits Leisure Centre – Rawtenstall
Pioneer Gym – Bacup

You can use Passport to Active Living Scheme:  Monday – Friday: 7.00am – 4.30pm
Sat & Sun: All day

Subject to availability and opening hours. Opening hours may vary during holiday periods. Please check with your centre before you visit.
Some activities, courses, and special events are excluded from the scheme. Please contact the facility directly for more details.

Proof of Eligibility for Passport to Active Living

To qualify for the scheme, you’ll need to provide proof from one or more of the following categories:

Pension Credit
– Bus pass or proof of state pension (e.g. official letter, pension statement)

Universal Credit (which includes)

  • Job Seekers Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Employment & Support Allowance
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (with Working Tax Credit)
  • Housing Benefit
    – Official letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
    (Note: Child Tax Credit on its own is not accepted)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) / Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
– Official award letter from DWP

Registered Carer / Unpaid Carer
– Certificate or letter from Carers Link or Carers Contact
– Or proof of Carer’s Allowance (e.g. award letter)

Dependent Children (Under 16)
– Children of any of the above eligible adults

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

• Passport to Leisure is available only to residents of Rossendale.
• The Passport to Active Living membership can only be used by the holder and is not transferable.
• It cannot be used to obtain discounts for anyone other than the holder.
• It can only be used at facilities operated by Rossendale Leisure Trust.
• Evidence to support your application must be provided when applying for membership.
• If the pass holder moves out of the borough or no longer falls within the categories stated above, the pass becomes invalid.
• The pass must only be used by the name holder, whose photograph must be recorded.
• Rossendale Leisure Trust may terminate the pass without notice and with immediate effect.
• The card must be presented to claim the Passport to Active Living Scheme.

Why do we do it?

At Rossendale Leisure Trust, our mission is to help more people across the Rossendale Valley lead active, healthier lives. We know that cost can often be a barrier to taking part in regular physical activity and we’re committed to removing those barriers wherever we can.

The Passport to Active Living scheme supports our goal of making sport and leisure more accessible, inclusive, and affordable for all. By offering reduced prices during quieter times, the scheme encourages greater participation and helps more people make being active part of their everyday life.