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Early this year, Mika Berry, an associate of Cambria Automobiles, took on a challenge to climb Kilimanjaro and raised vital funds for BEN – an incredible £2,310. Mika didn’t know what to expect from the challenge only that it would...

Following yesterday’s news that used car supermarket, Carcraft has brought in administrators to close the company leaving an estimated 550 employees without a job – we have launched an action plan encouraging those affected to turn to us for support....

On Thursday 18th June 2015, join teams from Beadles Group, Hendy Group, HPI Check, JCT600, Ridgeway Mercedes-Benz Portsmouth and Volvo Group who will be sailing in our inaugural “Automotive Challenge Cup”. Team places are still available and for each entry...

A massive thank you to ABP, who organised the British Bodyshop Awards 2015, a magnificent £8,830 was raised in aid of BEN, The Rainbow Trust Children’s charity and The Seward Cancer Foundation. The glamourous ceremony was hosted by TV personality...

Our Alexandra House Care Centre was recently assessed by Prestige Quality Audits (PQR), an independent quality audit for Residential and Nursing Homes. The great news is that the assessor considered the our care centre to be very well managed and providing a safe, effective and caring service that was responsive to people’s needs....

Just to remind you that it’s BEN’s annual Vintage and Classic Car Rally and Summer Fete on Saturday 4th July. If you available to volunteer or would like to attend the event, the day will include a rally tour of...

We would like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to our colleague, Dave Garrett, who completed a mammoth challenge to raise money and awareness for Ben last year. Dave completed an incredible 4,160 self-propelled miles last year by…

Ben’s Industry Survey 2019 is now open for responses from automotive industry people Ben encourages the automotive community to respond about their health & wellbeing The results will help Ben to continue meeting the needs of those working in the…

Ben launches new campaign to help people deal with loneliness and connect with others Research shows that the winter months including January are the loneliest of the year New web resources launched on Ben’s website to help those struggling with…

Our Health & Wellbeing Director, Rachel Clift, has just been featured in Employee Benefits magazine talking about supporting the emotional wellbeing of employees throughout their careers. Rachel says: “Laying the foundations of trust and respect are paramount. We are human,…

Lookers announces over £215,000 raised for Ben in Industry Leader Challenge Largest amount raised during auction was £44,000 for a Volvo XC40 T4 SUV Next year’s Industry Leader Challenge details unveiled Hundreds of people from the automotive world gathered in…

Ben4Business set to increase awareness and drive real business benefits Business package offers awareness initiatives and new training programmes New offering encourages two-way partnerships with automotive companies Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support…

Ben provides support for life to the automotive industry Ben unveils new brand and logo with plans to help more people in the automotive industry New website launched to help those in need more easily access help and advice Ben,…

Top 3 social issues for industry: relationship breakdowns, abuse and homelessness Ben highlights that social health is key to overall wellbeing New social health and wellbeing campaign launched on World Health Day It’s World Health Day and Ben, the not-for-profit…

Partnership to boost awareness about support Ben offers the automotive industry Ben, the not-for-profit that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families, is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with…

Car Dealer Magazine’s Bangers4Ben event 2017 has raised over £56,000 for Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their family dependants. This annual sell-out rally event has now…

Free resources available to employers to support mental fitness campaign. Free and confidential helpline on 08081 311 333 BEN is launching a series of far-reaching new campaigns designed to raise awareness of key health and wellbeing issues. The first...

New Impact Report unveils statistics from 2015/16 BEN almost doubles the number of people supported in the automotive industry BEN’s new annual Impact Report provides an overview of BEN’s performance and the work the organisation has been doing in 2015/16...