Active Communities
Our Active Communities programme supports around 10,000 people a year to get active to improve their health and wellbeing.
There’s more information on our programmes below and you can also get in touch with us by emailing active@edinburghleisure.co.uk or calling 0131 458 2260.

Get active and stay active with Edinburgh Leisure's Active Communities programme
Being active is key to enjoying a healthy lifestyle and achieving more in your day to day. It doesn’t need to be much, 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 to do just that. Our Active Communities team offer many different options, along with dedicated health and wellbeing programmes which can help you get started, no matter what age you are or what your current activity levels are like. We’re here to support you.
We were all born to move in one way or another. Whether you’re looking to try out a low-intensity fitness class, swim, dance, walk, cycle or even garden, you can get active, stay active and achieve more with us. We believe in the power of physical activity and its ability to help improve people’s lives. With friendly advice, specialist programmes and facilities all over Edinburgh, together we can live healthier, more active lives.
How can we help?
Find out how our programmes can help you, no matter what your activity levels are.
Ready to get started?
If you've not been active in a while or are looking for a gentle re-introduction, then our programmes are here to help. Join in as much or as little as you want, build confidence, improve your mood and, most importantly, have fun in a relaxed and sociable environment.
Need a helping hand?
Our programmes can help you lead healthier, happier, more active lives, and combat the effects of inactivity and inequalities.Volunteer with us
Volunteers are the backbone of our Active Communities programme. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference.Ready to get started
If you've not been active in a while or are looking for a gentle reintroduction, then our programmes are here to help. Join in as much or as little as you want, build confidence, improve your mood and, most importantly, have fun in a relaxed and sociable environment.
Need a helping hand?
We can help you to use physical activity to combat a health condition or inequality you are facing. Find out more about our programmes which can help you do this below.
Ready to get involved?
Do you want to get more involved in delivering Active Communities programmes? We have a range of opportunities including volunteering, student placement and coaching qualification programmes where you can both make a difference and develop yourself.
Download Our App
Why not download our FREE mobile app. Booking fitness classes, courts and golf tee times has never been faster! Available now for Apple and Android devices.
