Centro Social e Paroquial de São Bento da Ribeira Brava

Founded in 1993, Centro Social e Paroquial de São Bento da Ribeira Brava is a faith-based organisation based in Ribeira Brava, Portugal working on elderly care, gender equality, community development.

The Centro Social e Paroquial de São Bento da Ribeira Brava is a non-profit social solidarity institution (IPSS) in Ribeira Brava, on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Linked to the parish of Ribeira Brava, it provides care for older people and support for women and children affected by domestic violence. Its services include a residential home for older people (Lar de São Bento), day centres and social gathering centres, home support, a dedicated Alzheimer's unit, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, and food aid. Its stated mission is to welcome, protect and care for people, guided by the principle of Ora et Labora. The organisation is funded by donations, public agreements with the Regional Social Security Institute of Madeira, municipal support and corporate partnerships, and it is supported by volunteers. It reports having about 274 employees and over 1,400 users across its services.