Freedom Card
The Freedom Card scheme is funded through Durham County Council and continues to be valued by children, young people and foster carers. The aim of the scheme is to encourage and support children and young people to access community leisure, sports and cultural activities.
Freedom Card entitlement:
- All looked after children and young people who are the legal responsibility of Durham County Council up to their 18th birthday
- Foster carers registered and paid for by Durham County Council along with their birth children up to their 18th birthday
- Children and young people in the care of an independent Fostering Agency (who are the legal responsibility of Durham County Council)
- Care leavers up to their 18th brithday
You can download the full guidance below which also includes the current venues that accept the freedom card.
Freedom Card Guidance
You can download the application forms below to apply for a Family, Young Person, IFA or Children’s Home freedom card:
Family Freedom Card
Young Person 14+
IFA
Residential Service
Young Person 14+
IFA
Family Freedom Card
Children’s Home
Care Leavers 18+
Once a care leaver turns 18, their Young Person’s Advisor (YPA) can provide a letter to Durham County Council’s Leisure Centre(s) confirming their leaver status. Care leavers can then receive a pass for that Leisure Centre.
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