Stories from our automotive family
Automotive people we've helped
These are personal stories shared by people who work, or have worked, in the automotive industry. These people came to Ben when things got too much and they needed some help to get them back on track. Life can be tough and sometimes we all need some extra support to get us through.
Thank you to the amazing people who share their stories – you inspire and encourage other people, by letting them know it’s OK to ask for help.
And, thank you to our incredible fundraisers. Without you, people like Dan, Sarah & thousands of other people would be struggling on their own. We couldn’t do what we do without your support.
Read & watch their stories...
Ian's story
After dedicating almost 30 years to the automotive industry, Ian, 56, from the Midlands, never imagined he would find himself in the position he was in after becoming the victim of a scam.
Ollie takes on the ultimate cycling challenge for Ben - Land’s End to John O’Groats
For keen cyclist Ollie Sanderson, 52, from Nottingham, cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats had been a dream shared with friends for over a decade.
Paul's story
Paul, 60 from the Swindon area, is living with a fast-progressing form of Parkinson’s that hasn’t responded to treatment.
Chandrika's story
Chandrika, 62 from North London, tells her story about how being made redundant affected her confidence and mental health, until she turned to Ben
Ellie's story
Ellie, 35, from the South East, was struggling with panic attacks until she had Life Coaching from Ben which helped her process thoughts and cope with her emotions.
Holly's story
Running a business, raising a family, and trying to hold everything together left Holly, 34, from the West Midlands, feeling like she was constantly treading water, until she found Ben.
Mariam's story
Mariam shares her experience of living and working in the automotive industry while battling Endometriosis.
Andy's story
Andy, 50, from the West Midlands who has been in the industry for over 20 years, survived an attempted murder and needed support with finances and to heal, both mentally and physically.
Anna's story
Anna, a 40-year-old mum and her 15-year-old son found themselves living in temporary accommodation on a street in Newport which was renowned for being unsafe.
Jack's story
Jack, 30, from Birmingham, spiralled after losing his father brought back painful childhood memories and caused him to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. He was feeling low and exhausted and turned to Ben for support…