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Today, on International Men’s Day, Ben is launching its new ‘Men’s Health Awareness’ training, providing employees across the automotive industry with a better understanding of the health challenges that affect men’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. In the UK, one in five men die before reaching 65 and, with over 82% of the automotive workforce […]

Today is World Kindness Day and Ben, the automotive industry charity, is launching its Christmas Families project which is a lifeline for automotive families as Christmas is fast approaching. The project runs until 15th December 2025.   In its sixth year, the project provides financial, emotional and wellbeing support for automotive people and their families […]

Automotive industry charity, Ben, is launching its second Race Across Britain challenge – the exhilarating, three-day racing challenge across the UK is back, inspired by BBC TV series, Race Across the World. Teams of two will take on a high-octane journey, navigating the route and relying on public transport, walking, cycling and their ability to […]

Today, Ben is launching its new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training course which has been created for all employees across the automotive industry. The course covers the impact of EDI, strategies for recognising and addressing bias and how to champion diversity as a driving force for innovation and collaboration within organisations. This four-hour course […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has reinforced its commitment to the automotive community by presenting a £10,000 donation to Ben, the automotive industry charity, during the 2025 British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards. Ben plays a vital role in supporting people who work in the automotive sector, providing free and confidential services that help address issues […]

Automotive industry charity, Ben, is strengthening support for those facing job losses and redundancies, including raising awareness about coaching to help people with upskilling, job seeking, career changes and building confidence. With UK automotive production down nearly 12% in the first half of 2025 and suppliers announcing thousands of redundancies, Ben is raising awareness about […]

Today, Ben is inviting its automotive family to get ready and spread festive cheer by signing up to Christmas Jumper Day and sending Ben Christmas cards, which raise vital funds in support of those struggling or in crisis. Ben is cranking up festivities this winter by inviting the whole automotive community to get involved in […]