Fairer Access

The fairer access scheme provides discounts for family annual tennis membership and is available to certain residents in Richmond.

Applications for the Fairer Access Scheme membership must be made by emailing sportsdevelopment@richmond.gov.uk

 Fairer Access Scheme, discounted annual family membership £35.

The membership is open to Richmond residents who receive one of the following benefits:

  • Job seekers allowance 
  • Income support 
  • Housing benefit
  • Working tax credit
  • Disability allowance
  • Carer allowance
  • Universal Credit 
  • Pension credit

As part of your fairer access membership application, you must provide proof of your benefits. We will accept a letter confirming your eligibility, or proof of payment to your bank account. Proof documentation must be dated within the last three months when applying.

The membership is also available to sanctury seekers and people in emergency accommodation.

Proof of your eligibility must be provided with your application. We will accept a letter from the Home Office, letter from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, or an Asylum Application Registration Card (ARC). Any proofs being used must be dated within the last three months. 

For anyone applying for this memberhsip, if you already have a concession Richmond Card with active leisure subscription then this will be accepted as proof.