Restoring mental health- one bench at a time.
Come together
Our big yellow bench was a familiar sight around Norfolk and Suffolk events last summer.
It's a stark contrast from the subtle restored benches we install in community spaces. But it's a great talking point and has been well received at the events we have taken part in this year.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Restored & installed
Our benches are lovingly restored by individuals and community workshops. They represent the healing process that improving mental health can have upon our lives. Once fully restored our benches go to community spaces for people to enjoy.
BENCHES AROUND UK
What people are saying about us
TBUK literally saved my best friend's life!
Anonymous
After visiting your website, I called a friend I hadn't spoken to for 6 months. Thank you TBUK!
Dr. Tim Watson, GP.
It (TBUK) is such a beautiful thing.
Rosanna Tennant, Radio Norfolk.
Covid-19:
Social Isolation
The Lockdown periods of Covid-19 were a challenging time for many people. Social isolation and loneliness are not only linked to depression, but they also raise the risk of anxiety, cognitive problems, self-harm, and suicide.
Our goal is a simple but powerful one, to encourage people to re-connect and engage with others.
We're talking to people like you about your experiences of the Covid-19 Lockdown periods and recording these conversations to inspire others.
Helpful Links
Below are some professional mental health support organisations.
If your mental health requirement is urgent, please call 111 for urgent mental health attention.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 999.
Tel: 116 123
Tel: 111 option 2
Text "SHOUT" to 85258
A note from our founder
"I created The Bench UK with one aim in-mind; to get people connecting and talking to each other. It can be this simple thing that enriches people's lives and generates hope."
Andy Watts, Founder.
