Last updated:
17th June 2024
Leisure, culture, and life skills
Supporting care leavers to be an active member of their local community
We want you to be an active member of the community, and to have all the chances in life that other young adults have.
We will support you to:
- Stay healthy
- Take part in hobbies and leisure activities
- Find local places of worship
- Explore your family’s heritage and culture
- Explore LGBTQIA+ identity
- Attend special events and religious festivals
- Join the electoral role so you can vote
Financial support
We can help you with:
- Free membership or up to £30 per month to attend a gym in the Wokingham borough area
- For those living out of the area, gym fees can be arranged up to £30 per month
- Fees for clubs and groups
- Purchasing equipment for sporting activities
- Purchasing religious items
- £50 festival allowance for religious festivals
Your Identity
We will ensure that those supporting you understand the things that are important to you and your identity.
Celebration of achievements
Your individual achievements will be recognised and celebrated, for example with a celebration meal.
Learning to drive
We can support you with the costs of:
- Provisional license
- Driving lessons
- Your first driving theory test
- First driving test
- Compulsory basic training for a moped