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Based on nationwide research commissioned by leading digital mental health provider SilverCloud, the report reveals the impact that the pandemic and cost of living crisis has had on employees’ mental health in the last six months.

Ben’s specially-trained Life Coaches work closely with individuals to help them to better plan and budget, and devise strategies to improve their relationship with money

Today, May 9th marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this year Ben, the automotive industry charity, is shining a light on one of the leading causes of mental health issues – loneliness.

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has announced that its annual flagship black-tie event – Ben Ball – will be held this year on Wednesday 7th December, supported by AutoTrader

Ben is proud to announce that today it is launching a new self-referral route to access its free Life Coaching service. Anyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry, can now register for free Life Coaching sessions by completing a short self-referral form online.

Ben is proud to announce the launch of its new website for 2022 – www.ben.org.uk - designed to offer quick and easy access to essential self-help tools and resources to help improve the health and wellbeing of the automotive industry across the UK. 

Ben has announced the launch of its new Beast of Ben event – a gruelling challenge that will see teams from different automotive companies going head-to-head, taking on a series of tasks that will test their skill, speed and stamina. 

Ben Ball made a welcome return to London’s iconic Roundhouse for a spectacular comeback celebration on 8th December – bringing 600 automotive industry people together for the first time since the pandemic began and raising £96,500 in the process.

Ben is now providing support to industry people who have lost their jobs and who are at risk of losing their jobs. Ben has seen a 52% increase in requests for support from April-September this year, which shows the impact that...

Today, automotive charity Ben is launching a new range of programmes on SilverCloud, its digital mental health and wellbeing platform, that are specially tailored to help younger automotive people aged 16 years+. Completely free for anyone who works, or has

ILC The Climb at Mount Kili postponed as Tanzania remains on travel red list ILC challengers to tackle National 3 Peaks in November to maintain momentum £50k raised so far and participants determined to hit vital £300k target Ben announces

Launching Ben’s Big Breakfast fundraiser to support automotive industry people Bring, bake, make and sell breakfast to raise money for those in crisis Big breakfast to focus on mental health and encourage people to get together and talk to each...

Copart’s 3 Peaks Challenge has raised £5,000 for Ben. Over the course of one weekend in July, Team Copart tackled the three highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales: Ben Nevis (1,345m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1,085m). The team...

National motor retailer Lookers has launched one of the biggest charity drives in its history at the London Motor Show – the Lookers Electric Charge.

Charity inspires automotive industry people to get moving in new challenge Move4Ben to raise funds so no-one in automotive faces life’s toughest challenges alone Participants to set their own personal challenge and Move4Ben however they choose Automotive charity, Ben, is...

Ben’s Annual Industry Survey 2021 is open for automotive industry people Ben urges the automotive community to take part and share the health & wellbeing issues affecting them Survey results will help Ben continue to provide relevant support and services...

Automotive industry leaders to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in October 2021 Ben invites more automotive leaders and aspiring leaders to join The Climb Challengers to climb the highest free-standing mountain on earth Ben announces that its biggest ever Industry Leader Challenge (ILC)...

Ben Ball is back for 2021 – returning to the iconic Roundhouse on 8th December Ben is inviting the automotive industry to book tickets now for Christmas Ball Unmissable Christmas party provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues Ben...