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The Benjamin Foundation celebrated its 18th birthday on 25th October 2012 -
Read more about the work of The Benjamin Foundation in our Annual Review. -
In April 2009, we were delighted to open ‘Aspire’, our Young Persons Centre in Great Yarmouth, in partnership with Orwell Housing Association and Great Yarmouth Borough Council. -
The Bass-ment in Great Yarmouth offers a fantastic creative and media training space designed with a very specific user-group in mind; those who need help back into education, employment or training. -
BOOM! is a fantastic programme of positive activities for young people aged 5 - 18, covering the whole of Norfolk. The project is funded by NCC Children’s Services and run jointly by The Benjamin Foundation and the Mancroft Advice Project (MAP). BOOM! is designed to give young people – particularly disadvantaged client groups, the opportunity to try something different, meet new friends, broaden their horizons and raise their aspirations. -
The Benjamin Foundation's first school aimed at meeting the educational needs of 12 students aged between 11 to 16 years of age. -
Ditchingham Day Nursery offers our first full daycare service. -
Could you open your home - and heart - to a young person with nowhere to live? -
Hoveton and Wroxham Pre-School deliver three sessions per week between 12.30pm and 3.30pm for children between two and five years of age. -
Our Kidstore shop offers a fantastic range of second-hand but superb quality items for babies, toddlers and growing youngsters – making life a little easier for hard-pressed or budget-conscious families. -
We currently provide two Kidzone clubs which offer high quality, wrap-around care and holiday clubs for children aged 3 to 13 in a safe and friendly environment. The clubs are packed with fun activities for those feeling energetic and there's also a quiet area for when batteries need recharging! We even offer help with homework. All our activities are based around the interests of the children and they are actively involved in putting forward ideas. All members of staff are qualified and CRB checked. -
Meet Up is based in Thetford's Redcastle Furze Estate and is located in the estate's former community centre. Funded by the Big Lottery's 'Reaching Communities' grant for an initial 3 years, Meet Up is for young people aged primarily between 10 - 18 years old offering a a range of activities and after school events. Meet Up also acts as a safe haven for local young people in need and as a hub for accessing services that support and benefit them and their families. -
Parenting isn’t an easy job and at times, things can get tough. Like every other parent, you want what is best for your child.
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We took on responsibility for Plaxtole House in King’s Lynn in January 2013 in partnership with Freebridge Community Housing and it supports 16 to 24 year olds with learning difficulties who are studying at the nearby College of West Anglia. -
Restore, our furniture recycling scheme collects good quality furniture and white goods to be sold at bargain prices, or provided free to those in real need, from our stores in Norwich, Holt and Dereham. We also provide work experience and volunteer opportunities. -
Right Tracks in King's Lynn officially opened on the 16th July 2012. It provides supported accommodation to 12 young homeless people aged 16 to 25. -
Steven Newing House is our supported housing project in Fakenham that aims to address the needs of young single homeless people aged 16 – 25. -
The Hub offers temporary supported accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds who have just become homeless.
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Time For You (T4U) is a dedicated service offering support, advice and guidance for children and young people.
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Town Tots Pre-School offers a warm, welcoming environment to children and their parents/carers where all feel valued, safe and happy. -
Walmington Court is our supported housing project in Thetford that aims to address the needs of young single homeless people aged 16 – 25. -
Winston Court has provided supported accommodation to young single homeless people in North Walsham since it opened in 1997. The centre offers nine single accommodation rooms and six semi-independent move-on flats. Our facilities include a fully equipped communal kitchen, laundry room, lounge and games room. -
The Benjamin Foundation is supporting the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for Breckland to find out what services young people in that area want. -
The Benjamin Foundation is supporting the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for North Norfolk to find out what services young people in that area want.
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We run a weekly youth group in Worstead Village Hall.
The Benjamin Foundation
The Benjamin Foundation
Kings Arms Loke
North Walsham
Norfolk, NR28 9FE
T: 01692 500999
(NB. For locating our office via sat nav, please use postcode NR28 9JX)
Registered Charity Number 1124936
Company Number 3825425