Do you live, work, study, or volunteer in Westminster’s communities?

Now’s your chance to enhance your skills, achieve new qualifications, and make a positive impact on healthier, more active lives in Westminster.

Introducing the ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme

Westminster City Council’s ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme offers a fantastic bursary scheme to help you take the next step toward your goals. With funding of up to £2,500 available, you can pursue accredited and certified courses to grow your expertise in sport, physical activity, leadership, health, and wellbeing.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is open to:

• Those aged 16+ who live, work, study, or volunteer in the City of Westminster.

• Individuals earning under £21,000 per year or currently unemployed.

• People committed to supporting Westminster’s communities and helping create healthier, more active lives.

What Does the Bursary Cover?

The funding covers up to 80% of course fees (you’ll contribute the remaining 20%) for a wide range of qualifications, including:

• Sports coaching certifications

• Health & fitness qualifications

• Mental health & wellbeing training

• Leadership and development courses in Sport & Physical Activity

Applications are accepted throughout the year, giving you the flexibility to start when it suits you best. 

Please note: Only one application can be submitted per person each year.

Are you ready to kickstart 2025 with a fresh outlook on your career and personal development?

Do you live, work, study, or volunteer in Westminster’s communities?

Now’s your chance to enhance your skills, achieve new qualifications, and make a positive impact on healthier, more active lives in Westminster.

Introducing the ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme

Westminster City Council’s ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme offers a fantastic bursary scheme to help you take the next step toward your goals. With funding of up to £2,500 available, you can pursue accredited and certified courses to grow your expertise in sport, physical activity, leadership, health, and wellbeing.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is open to:

• Those aged 16+ who live, work, study, or volunteer in the City of Westminster.

• Individuals earning under £21,000 per year or currently unemployed.

• People committed to supporting Westminster’s communities and helping create healthier, more active lives.

What Does the Bursary Cover?

The funding covers up to 80% of course fees (you’ll contribute the remaining 20%) for a wide range of qualifications, including:

• Sports coaching certifications

• Health & fitness qualifications

• Mental health & wellbeing training

• Leadership and development courses in Sport & Physical Activity

Applications are accepted throughout the year, giving you the flexibility to start when it suits you best. 

Please note: Only one application can be submitted per person each year.

Please see below the altered hours that will operate in all of our leisure facilities during the Winter holidays.

In case of any doubt, please contact each centre directly. You can find more information on our dedicated page for Westminster Leisure Centres.