Adult swimmer in a community programme session at LBHSC
Community Projects

Beyond lessons and squads.

Alongside its lessons and competitive squads, LBHSC runs funded programmes for people who might otherwise miss out on swimming. This page lists what's currently running, what's finished, and where to look next.

Current programmes

What's running now.

Swim Safe, Stay Safe, Young Carers and Deaf and Blind Swimming Sessions are free. Each listing says who it's for, when and where it runs, and how to join.

Swimmers in a circle during a community water confidence session

Swim Safe, Stay Safe

A free 12-week course building water confidence, swimming skills and water safety knowledge, for 11 to 14 year olds not having lessons elsewhere. Funded by The Children's Alliance and Inspire Hounslow.

A group of smiling swimmers together in the pool

Young Carers

Swimming skills sessions for 10 to 18 year olds with a cared-for family member at home (up to 25 for SEND swimmers). Free, funded by the Hounslow Thriving Communities Fund.

An instructor supporting swimmers with noodles at the pool steps

SEND Swimming

SEND-accessible sessions for children, subject to individual need, staffing and availability. Some children need one-to-one support. Contact the club to discuss your child's needs.

Swimmers with floats spread across the pool in a community session

Deaf and Blind Swimming Sessions

Free lessons in small classes for deaf and blind children aged 5 to 16. Wednesdays at Oaklands School, sessions between 4:30 and 6:30pm.

Past projects, and what's next.

Upcycle Fashion Art was a community project run by the club. It is no longer active.

Looking for Cycle Sisters? Contact Cycle Sisters directly.