Ben launches Critical response service to help automotive employers support their people in times of crisis
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…

The Epic Thames Waterbike Ride has raised over £202,000 for Ben so far
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 one week to go, three automotive leaders are ready for the Epic Thames Waterbike Ride
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.…

This Anti-Bullying Week, Ben shines a spotlight on how bullying affects automotive industry people
Bullying rated third most important wellbeing issue by automotive industry people Nearly a third of people in the UK have been bullied at work* Ben has launched new dedicated web resources to help people deal with bullying This Anti-Bullying Week,…
Stress is biggest issue for automotive industry people – according to Ben’s latest survey results
Today, on National Stress Awareness Day, Ben is revealing the results from its most recent business survey, in which automotive industry employers identified stress as a major issue affecting employees. A total of 70% of respondents to the employer survey…
Ben’s new whitepaper reveals that mental health could cost automotive industry employers up to £1.2bn a year
A whitepaper released today by automotive charity, Ben, has found that mental health is still one of the biggest issues affecting the industry’s workforce and could cost employers as much as £1.2bn a year[1] collectively. Ben’s new whitepaper called Mental…

Ben invites the automotive family to be part of something special this Christmas – Ben Ball at the Roundhouse London
After 70 years at the Grosvenor House, Ben announces that Ben Ball 2019 will be held at the iconic Roundhouse in Camden on 11th December Ben is inviting the automotive industry to book tickets now for their Christmas Ball Take…

Ford job losses comment – how Ben can help
Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben – the automotive industry charity The changing landscape of the automotive industry means a less certain future for its workers and their families, creating an increasingly pressured environment for them. Today’s news…

Ben launches new online support for people with depression – the predominant mental health issue worldwide
Ben has launched new online support on its website to help automotive industry people who are struggling with depression – an issue that affects 350 million people across the world[1]. In the UK, depression affects about one in 10 people…

Ben appoints Steve Nash as Chair of its Board of Trustees and announces three new Board members
Steve Nash has been appointed as Chair of Ben’s Board of Trustees Robin Woolcock has stepped down as Ben’s Chair but retains Board member position Sharon Ashcroft, Mark Outhwaite and Chris Thomas join Ben’s Board of Trustees Sarah Bayliss also…

Ben announces the appointment of Health & Wellbeing Director
• Rachel Clift joins the Ben team as Health & Wellbeing Director • Rachel will lead Ben’s health & wellbeing services to the automotive industry • Former Olympian is welcomed into Ben’s executive team Ben, an independent charity and dedicated…
Ben publishes annual Impact Report 2017-18 outlining biggest health challenges for automotive industry people
Top issues are low income, anxiety and depression Ben, the independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents, has published its Impact Report 2017-18. This annual report reveals…

Ben’s mental health campaign raised hats and £10,000 to support automotive colleagues
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families, has announced that circa £10,000 has been raised so far from its first ever national fundraising event – Hats on 4 Mental Health Day.