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About Us

The Benjamin Foundation was founded by Richard and Vanessa Draper as a positive response to the tragedy of losing their young son Benjamin in a road traffic accident. What started as a small youth outreach project in North Norfolk has grown into one of East Anglia’s largest charities, focused providing youth homelessness support, Early Years education, youth & family support, and emotional wellbeing & mental health services. Everything we do is driven by the needs of people in Norfolk and Suffolk. The charity’s work remains rooted in Richard and Vanessa’s commitment to providing people with hope, opportunity, stability and independence.

… is that support services for children, young people and families across East Anglia:

Are tailored to their individual needs.

Are easily accessible, regardless of where they live.

Impact positively on their lives in the ways most important to them.

Account fully for their personal circumstances.

Build on their positive qualities and characteristics.

Focus on their inner strengths and aspirations.

… is to ensure those the charity supports are safe, become independent and thrive throughout their life.

Our services are based on a deep understanding of people’s needs, and a resolute commitment to inspire hope, create opportunity and build stability into their journey towards independence.