Community

Social Isolation Alliance 

Social isolation and loneliness can affect people of all ages, at any point in their lives, and it can bring with it a range of challenges that can be difficult to overcome.   

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing social isolation and loneliness and would like to connect with people in your community, Doncaster’s Social Isolation and Loneliness Alliance (SIA) may be able to assist. 

The SIA is a group of voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) organisations that are working together, throughout Doncaster, to help anyone who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. 

The SIA can offer:  

  • A variety of activities in each community - allowing you to meet new people or try a new activity.
  • Access to further support depending on your needs, including the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, the Job Centre, or other community groups within our network.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills through basic IT programmes, volunteer opportunities, and training.
  • Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling and peer support groups.
  • Information about available financial support such as foodbanks or hygiene products.
  • Specific support services, such as domestic abuse or carers support.

  • Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank, part of The Good Things Foundation, provides free mobile SIM cards for people who can’t access the internet. And DCLT are proud to be part of fixing the digital divide by acting as a databank within Doncaster.

    We activate and gift the free mobile data to people experiencing data poverty or living on a low income in their community.

    Get in touch to find out more!

    sia@dclt.co.uk

For further information, help or support, please visit: 

SIA website: https://sia.dclt.co.uk/

SIA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/siadclt

Armed Forces and Veterans    

DCLT offer discounted membership to those serving in the Armed Forces and Armed Forces Veterans. 

For £29.50 per month, you can access our gym, fitness classes, and swim sessions across the Trust (This offer excludes Big Splash at The Dome) or you can take advantage of our paid in full option 12mths for the cost of 10mths at just £295! 

How to apply:   

Please take your ID with you to any of our centres and they can set you up.  

The £29.50 per month membership is a rolling membership paid by direct debit, and you can cancel at any time. 

Or 

Our best value 12mths for the cost of 10mth paid in full at the time of purchase. 

For more information on the membership types and locations Click here

Click here for membership terms & conditions

To be eligible for the discount, the serving or retired member of the Armed forces must produce proof of service.  

(Proof can be: A valid Armed Forces ID card or discharge document (stating the name, address and service details) or a Veterans card. 

 

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Doncaster Volunteer Bank

Doncaster Volunteer Bank is managed by Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT). Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust aim to offer a service that enables volunteers to express their interest, confirm their skills and availability, receive basic training, and then match with vacancies available within voluntary organisations across Doncaster. Led by DCLT's Social Isolation Alliance, the initiative will unite volunteers of all backgrounds – from residents with spare time, to individuals eager to give back to the community, and businesses seeking to strengthen their community involvement – with organisations needing support.

The program will operate through the Volunteero app, commissioned by Community Leisure as part of their sector support initiative. The app facilitates matching volunteers with 'missions' – specific opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and availability. This innovative approach allows for flexible volunteering that fits modern schedules while maximising community impact.

Get involved with Doncaster Volunteer Bank

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    Interested in volunteering?

    Are you interested in finding out how to become a volunteer? Maybe you have some free time that you want to fill; are keen to learn some new skills; or just want to do some good in your local community... Join Doncaster Volunteer Bank today!

    Sign up to volunteer today

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    Organisations interested in getting involved?

    Are you an organisation that has volunteering opportunities? Find out more about how Doncaster Volunteer Bank can support you sharing your volunteer opportunities...

    Become part of Doncaster Volunteer Bank

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    Employer-Supported Volunteering

    Does your organisation offer an employer volunteer programme? Let us help you with employer-supported volunteering and getting your workforce involved with local volunteer opportunities that matter to Doncaster. 

    Get support with corporate volunteering

 

Care Leavers 

Who: All Doncaster care leavers  

Offer: Free 6-month Choose Fitness pass, which includes gym, classes, and swimming (excludes Big Splash). Following the end of the 6-month pass, the offer will be extended either with an additional 6-month Choose Fitness pass funded by DMBC or the equivalent in ice skating vouchers.  

How: You need to be referred, by the Care Leaving team. Once your application is complete, you will be emailed by DCLT to collect your membership card from any DCLT venue. Please note that an induction* is required for the gym on your first visit.  

*This will allow DCLT staff to show you around the gym and how to use the equipment safely.  

Carers supporting use of DCLT activities

When carers attend at the time of supporting someone to access facilities, based on the person requiring care and care needs, we permit the carer to attend for free. (ID may be required). 
  
Events (*where the promoter allows) we offer a free carer ticket.
  
We are happy to offer discounted membership to carers referred through Doncaster Council at £25 per month instead of £30. 
You can contact CDC Wellbeing Team on 01302 737100 or email carers@doncaster.gov.uk for a referral. 

 

Young Carers 

Who: Young carers up to 19 who meet the eligibility criteria

Offer: Free access to the gym and swimming at all DCLT venues (excludes Big Splash and ice skating). Gym use is only available for those aged 11 and above.   

How: For eligibility criteria and to apply, please contact the Young Carers team on 01302 736099 or Young.carers@doncaster.gov.uk who will submit an application on your behalf. Once your application is complete, you will be emailed by DCLT to collect your membership card from any DCLT venue. Please note that an induction* is required for the gym on your first visit.  

*This will allow DCLT staff to show you around the gym and how to use the equipment safely.