Ben's Centre

Ben's Centre Contact us : https://linktr.ee/benscentre

Ben’s Centre for Vulnerable People (Sheffield) is a Registered Charity No. 1087606

Ben’s Centre is a charity that aims to provide a safe space and an open hand to those who suffer through substance misuse and its associated barriers.

10/09/2026

Charity celebrates 30 years of being "lifeline" for substance users in Sheffield

10/09/2026

We know it's only September, but we're already planning our annual festive donation campaign to support Sheffield charities 🎄

We'll be back on Moor Sheffield for the Sheffield Markets Christmas market, from Wednesday 18th to Monday 23rd November, collecting donations for Archer Project, Ben's Centre, Swwop Ltd, Framework Charity, HARC (Homeless And Rootless at Christmas) and others.

We'd also like to set up donation points across the city to make it really easy for people to get involved in supporting the campaign.

How you can help:
🎄 Consider if you can host a donation point in your office, shop, or reception area.
🎄 We'll provide posters for your donation point, along with promoting your business on our social media.
🎄 We'll collect donations from you.
🎄 Message us via this page to get involved, and please share with anyone who may be interested.

We'll share more about this year's campaign, along with the items you can donate, closer to the time.

21/08/2026

💜 FOUR WEEKS TO GO! 💜

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💪 Try a new fitness class
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With 75+ businesses and over 65 exclusive offers, it won’t take long to make your £9.99 back!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - MONDAY DAY CENTRE VOLUNTEERCould you help support vulnerable people affected by addiction? We ar...
14/08/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - MONDAY DAY CENTRE VOLUNTEER

Could you help support vulnerable people affected by addiction? We are currently looking for day centre volunteers to support staff during the provision of the day service at Ben’s Centre. 🧡

This is a client-facing role that involves chatting with clients, serving hot drinks & refreshments, assisting staff during lunch service, and generally being a friendly face for our vulnerable clients.

No qualifications are required, however past experience working with substance users, rough sleepers or vulnerable people is a plus. A DBS check will be provided for successful applicants. Volunteers must be 18 or over.

We are looking for a volunteer who is available on Mondays between 10am-2:30pm.

Can you help? Ben's Centre really needs donations of men's t-shirts - preferably size small or medium. These are essenti...
06/08/2026

Can you help? Ben's Centre really needs donations of men's t-shirts - preferably size small or medium. These are essential to keep our clients cool and comfortable during hot weather. 🌞

We also appreciate donations of other items, see our pinned post for the full list.

Your second hand items can make a huge difference to vulnerable people affected by addiction. If you have any of these items spare, please consider donating.

Donations can be dropped off at The Day Centre - 22 Wilkinson Street, S10 2GB. (10am-3:15pm) For more info on donating, visit benscentre.org/donate See less

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY - NOW CLOSED Could you help support vulnerable people affected by addiction? We are currently l...
07/07/2026

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY - NOW CLOSED

Could you help support vulnerable people affected by addiction? We are currently looking for day centre volunteers to support staff during the provision of the day service at Ben’s Centre.

This is a client-facing role that involves chatting with clients, serving hot drinks & refreshments, assisting staff during lunch service, and generally being a friendly face for our vulnerable clients.

No qualifications are required, however past experience working with substance users, rough sleepers or vulnerable people is a plus. A DBS check will be provided for successful applicants.

We are looking for a volunteer who is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 10am-2:30pm.

Volunteers must be 18 or over.

Big thank you to Kira, Oli and the team at Nando's Ecclesall Road who dropped off a feast for our clients today. 🍗Everyo...
24/06/2026

Big thank you to Kira, Oli and the team at Nando's Ecclesall Road who dropped off a feast for our clients today. 🍗

Everyone in the day centre was over the moon to enjoy a hot, fresh Nando's, and we're so thankful to have local businesses in our community support us like this. 🧡

Can you help? Ben's Centre needs donations of:🧥Large Coats/Jackets/Waterproofs🎒Rucksacks👖Men's Joggers 😴Sleeping bagsYou...
08/06/2026

Can you help? Ben's Centre needs donations of:

🧥Large Coats/Jackets/Waterproofs
🎒Rucksacks
👖Men's Joggers
😴Sleeping bags

Your second hand items can make a huge difference to vulnerable people affected by addiction. If you have any of these items spare, please consider donating.

Donations can be dropped off at The Day Centre - 22 Wilkinson Street, S10 2GB. (10am-3:15pm) For more info on donating, visit benscentre.org/donate

'My chest feels better and my COPD symptoms have eased and I am lot less breathless. It has helped me cut down. I was a ...
05/06/2026

'My chest feels better and my COPD symptoms have eased and I am lot less breathless. It has helped me cut down. I was a really heavy smoker.'

Anthony (centre of pic) was a heavy lifelong smoker before getting help from the specialist to***co treatment team as part of a newly launched stop smoking pilot for people experiencing homelessness.

The scheme, launched by our to***co treatment team in partnership with Ben’s Centre Charity, aims to ensure that people experiencing homelessness can access smoking cessation support.

The specialist team offer supportive, non-judgemental conversations and tailored advice on to***co dependence. Individuals can also be offered referrals to community support services and provided with alternative strategies to stop smoking.

The average life expectancy for men experiencing homelessness in England is around 45 years and 43 for women, with smoking prevalence estimated to be around 80%.

It is also one of the biggest drivers of the health problems that this group experiences.

Their views on smoking often differ due to the psychological stress of meeting basic survival needs, the physical hazards of daily living and expectations of a shorter life, making quitting seem less important.

Full story in comments.

It's Volunteers Week 2026! "Ben's Centre thanks our dedicated and wonderful team of volunteers - both new and more esta...
01/06/2026

It's Volunteers Week 2026!

"Ben's Centre thanks our dedicated and wonderful team of volunteers - both new and more established, each of whom make our day centre the sanctuary it is for those with drug & alcohol addiction here in Sheffield. Without them, Ben's Centre wouldn't be in the position it is of marking our 30th anniversary this year. Our volunteers team is comprised of people from a variety of backgrounds, from students to retired professionals, each one enriching our service and supporting the work of our staff team. From all of us at Ben's Centre, we'd like to offer our sincere thanks to all our volunteers who generously offer their time, care and empathy to vulnerable people we support." - Teresa Ravenshaw, Project Worker & Volunteers Coordinator

Address

22 Wilkinson Street
Sheffield
S102GB

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+447771897086

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