Ben's Bazaar opens!

We teased towards the end of last year that big things were coming for Ben's Centre. You may have seen our videos with the fantastic volunteers from Maximus UK who were helping us set up this new venture. Well we are thrilled to announce our new charity shop is up and running in Sheffield city centre.

Ben’s Bazaar has opened on Rockingham Gate (opposite Primark) in the old Plug Box Office building bringing new life to this corner of the Moor. The exterior and interior of the building has been transformed from an empty shell to a treasure trove, stacked full of interesting bargain finds.

The shop has three floors to explore. When you enter, you will be met at our information hub. This is for local people to come and find out about charity organisations in the city, as well as being a place where vulnerable people can get information and be signposted to organisations that can help them. Head on upstairs and find the main attraction, our charity emporium; full of antiques, clothes, homewares and electronics. Many bargains are to be had with items under £1, adult clothing from £2, and plenty of discounts to be had. And it’s not all vintage finds! We stock a great many new items in packaging, unworn clothing with tags and handmade wares. 

All the profits from Ben’s Bazaar are redirected back to Ben’s Centre for Vulnerable People. The Day Centre on Wilkinson Street welcomes vulnerable people every weekday for a hot meal and good company. The shop will also act as a work experience programme for Ben’s Centre clients who are ready for the responsibility of a placement in retail and want to gain useful skills to carry them forward into the world of employment.

Donations are also welcome at Ben’s Bazaar. We can accept clothing, toys with a CE mark, small homewares and electricals, sporting goods, books, games, DVDs, CDs, records, comics and more… If you aren’t sure, do give us a call and we can advise on whether we can take it!

More details of the shop, including our opening times, can be found on the Facebook page @BensBazaarSheffield or by calling 07957226349.