Ben
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Ben’s latest survey shows stress remains automotive’s number one and growing issue – affecting 1 in 2 workers
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched this year’s annual health and wellbeing report revealing results from its most recent survey, which polled over 1,000 automotive workers. The top five health and wellbeing issues identified for automotive workers are stress (57%), poor sleep (52%), anxiety (44%), low mood (41%) and not taking time out (to rest […]
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IGA Chair demonstrates perseverance for BEN following stage 4 cancer treatment
In a remarkable display of resilience and dedication, Rob Collison, Chairman of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), has completed a gruelling Sahara Desert trek in support of the automotive industry charity, BEN. This extraordinary achievement comes in the wake of his personal battle with stage 4 cancer, a journey that has inspired many within and […]
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Step up to support your automotive family: Walk and fundraise for Ben
This month, automotive industry charity Ben is celebrating National Walking Month by inviting everyone in the automotive community to step up for its latest walking challenge events: Thames Bridges Trek and the Kiltwalk. With 35% of people in the automotive industry lacking regular physical activity, this is the perfect opportunity to take steps and make […]
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Industry Leaders Take on Sahara Desert Trek to Support Ben
Stuart James, RMIF Director; Kevin Finn, RMIF Chair; and Rob Collison, IGA Chair are among those taking part in Ben’s Industry Leader Challenge Sahara Desert Trek, which takes place from 26th February to 5th March. These industry figures will join other teams spending five days trekking across the Sahara Desert in Morocco to raise a minimum […]
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IGA Donates £10,000 to Ben Automotive Charity at BIG Awards 2024
At the 2024 British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) proudly announced a generous donation of £10,000 to Ben, the automotive industry charity. Ben provides essential support to the people of the automotive industry, providing support for life for them and their family dependents. Stuart James, CEO of the IGA, commented “We […]
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The heat is on: Ben’s new Industry Leader Challenge will see automotive leaders tackle the Sahara Desert
Ben is turning up the heat for this year’s Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) which will see a group of senior leaders tackling the Sahara Desert in November. Up to 10 teams of two will spend five days trekking across the Sahara Desert in Morocco to raise a minimum of £20,000 per team for Ben. Participants […]
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All aboard the new BenBus to raise awareness of charity’s support
Ben is unveiling its new bus, a branded VW Transporter campervan, to increase the charity’s visibility out on the road and raise awareness of its life-changing support. The BenBus has already made its debut into the automotive community this month, visiting companies in Guildford with the UK Garage and Body Shop team. The Ben on […]
