The Benjamin Foundation
The Benjamin Foundation was founded more than 15 years ago and exists to help people in Norfolk deal with many of the challenges that life throws at them; whether ‘everyday’ issues such as childcare or heartbreaking problems like abuse and homelessness.
The charity provides a range of practical services, support and counselling which all aim to empower people and give them back a sense of hope and control.
All Benjamin Foundation service users are treated as individuals; as well as practical solutions and services the team offers support, understanding and someone to lean on for people who, for one reason or another, are facing problems.
Most importantly The Benjamin Foundation provides opportunities and works hard to help people grab those opportunities and change their lives for the better.
The Benjamin Foundation has many strings to its bow, please check out their website for all the information but here is a taster...
Parent Support Advisers are there to help you deal with any worries or concerns you have about your child.
Time For You (T4U) is a high quality service offering support, advice and guidance for children and young people aged 4-19.
Carpenters Arms Youth Drop in Centre in North Walsham provides a safe meeting place with supervised activities where young people can make friends, seek advice and gain encouragement to reach their potential.
Town Tots Pre-School and Crèche children from the ages of 2½ to 4½ years and in the crèche from birth to 3.
Kidzone The after school club provides children aged 4 to 11
Connexions The Benjamin Foundation manages the local Connexions One Stop Shop in a unique partnership agreement with Connexions Norfolk. The Benjamin Foundation's Time For You also offers a drop in advice service from the centre. Connexions and Time For You work together to offer advice, help and guidance to all young people aged between 13 and 19 (up to 25 if a person has learning difficulties or disabilities).
Winston Court provides supported accommodation to young single homeless people in North Walsham
Resettlement Scheme provides crisis intervention work to rough sleepers, homeless families and individuals in Norfolk. This client group struggles to find affordable accommodation under current housing legislation as well as finding their options limited due to being in the poverty trap. Every Wednesday from 2pm to 5pm at the Carpenter's Arms, Market Street, North Walsham.