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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...

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,…

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,…

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...

Ben Ball 2019 at the Roundhouse London – a spectacular show and huge success Automotive industry Christmas Ball raises funds to support colleagues in need Ben announces its biggest and most challenging Industry Leader Challenge to date – The Climb…

Ben has today officially launched its Critical response service, to support employers and their employees in times of crisis. This free service sees Ben working with automotive industry businesses to provide appropriate, often immediate, support for employees when they experience an…

Three automotive leaders cycled over 171 miles on the River Thames, raising over £202,000 so far for charity, Ben The trio cycled from Thames Head to London with a fundraising target of £300,000 Water-cycling challenge has raised money to support…

With just one week to go until the Epic Thames Waterbike Ride, three automotive industry leaders are fully prepped and ready to water-cycle the River Thames from its source to London. This is a mammoth fundraiser in support of Ben.…