The Ben Fund

02/06/2026

Weekend stays at St Michael’s Lodge 🛏️

Relax, recharge and enjoy the Ribble Valley — with newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms, breakfast included, outdoor hot tub, gym facilities and beautiful walks right on the doorstep.

Ribble valley jazz and blues festival this coming weekend 5th - 7th June. 🎷🎶

Every stay also helps support colleagues through The Ben Fund.

Book online:

St Michael’s Lodge welcomes guests from the emergency services including Police, Fire, Ambulance and eligible operational support staff.

10/05/2026

Weekend stays at St Michael’s Lodge 🛏️

Relax, recharge and enjoy the Ribble Valley — with newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms, breakfast included, outdoor hot tub, gym facilities and beautiful walks right on the doorstep.

Every stay also helps support colleagues through The Ben Fund.

🔹 Members: use code MEMBER26 for 10% off year-round
🔹 Friends & family: use code GUEST26 for 10% off until 31 May

Please feel free to share with friends and family.

Book online:
https://thebenfund.co.uk/hospitality/

06/05/2026

We are hiring

We currently have SEVEN vacancies across The Ben Fund and we’d love to welcome new people to our team. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a meaningful change, or a role where what you do genuinely makes a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

*Current vacancies:*
🌿 Holistic Therapist
🍽️ Catering Assistant
👨‍🍳 Temporary Cook
💬 Bank Counsellors
🛏️ General Housekeeping
☎️ Part Time Receptionist

Every role here supports people when they need it most — and we look after our team just as well as we look after the people who come to us.
Full details and how to apply 👉 https://thebenfund.co.uk/vacancies
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Vacancies Archive - The Ben Fund

05/05/2026

Freshly mowed lawns under a moody sky ❤️

Thanks maintenance team 👍👌🏻

28/04/2026

If you're a member, we’ve extended our counselling service to include your adult family members.

Because the Ben Fund is here to support you —
and the people around you.

This could be a partner, parent, sibling, or someone close to you.
The service offers a safe, confidential space to talk, if and when it’s needed.
• Available for family members aged 18+
• Up to 6 sessions
• Donation-based (£35 per session)

It’s simply another way we’re here to support you.

Just request an application form by sending an email to [email protected]

27/04/2026

👩🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳Temporary Cook – looking for a flexible weekend role in a friendly kitchen?

We’re looking for a reliable Temporary Cook to join our Bistro team.

Sat & Sun, 07:30–11:00—preparing fresh meals, supporting front of house, and helping maintain high standards throughout.

Catering experience and a Food Hygiene certificate required.

💷 £12.71 per hour
📅 Closing 11th May 2026

Apply or find out more: [email protected]
⸻
👨🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳Catering Assistant – Looking for a part-time role with a great team and a varied day?

We’re looking for a Catering Assistant to join our Bistro team.

18.5 hours per week, supporting both kitchen and front of house—preparing and serving fresh meals, helping customers, and keeping everything running smoothly.

Catering experience (ideally cooking and customer service) and a Food Hygiene certificate required.

💷 £12.71 per hour
📅 Closing 20th May 2026

Apply or find out more: [email protected]

27/04/2026

We’re currently looking for Bank Counsellors to support our clinical team at the North West Police Benevolent Fund (The Ben Fund).

As demand for counselling grows, this role helps us continue providing timely, confidential support to serving and retired police officers.

Based in Langho (Ribble Valley), with flexible hours and a supportive team environment, this is an opportunity to make a real difference when it matters most.

£25 per client hour | Flexible working | Clinical supervision provided

If you’re a qualified counsellor registered with a recognised body (such as British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or UK Council for Psychotherapy), we’d like to hear from you.

Closing date: 25th May 2026

Find out more

The Ben Fund is an independent charity who supports serving and retired police officers who are experiencing mental and physical health concerns, based in the heart of The Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

22/04/2026

💙Lancs Police Health & Wellbeing Event

Come and visit our Membership Co-ordinator, Phil Weir, at Morecambe Police Station, 2nd Floor. She is eager to answer any questions you may have about The Ben Fund and the services we offer our members. Not yet joined? Membership forms are available along with a few freebies!!!

Membership is now open to Frontline Police Staff & an Amnesty is currently running.

21/04/2026

💙Lancs Police Health & Wellbeing Event

Come and visit our Membership Co-ordinator, Phil Weir, at Skelmersdale Police Station. She is eager to answer any questions you may have about The Ben Fund and the services we offer our members.
Not yet joined? Membership forms are available along with a few freebies!!!
Membership is now open to Frontline Police Staff & an Amnesty is currently running.

13/04/2026

📞☎️Part Time Receptionist☎️📞

8-week rota, weekdays only 12 hour shifts, 2 of the weeks no shifts required
Salary £12.71 per hour
Closing Date 30th April, 2026

Please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] no later than 30th April, 2026.
Further details of the requirements for the duties of the post can be found on the candidate specification on our website or alternatively contact Sue Moore, Admin and Reception Co Ordinator [email protected]