automotive charity

Ben unveils new five-year plan

Automotive charity Ben has unveiled a new five-year strategic plan to provide even greater support for the industry. Ben has experienced a significant increase in service demand since 2018, managing […]

Ben unveils Race Across Britain challenge

Automotive charity Ben is building on the success of the ‘Race Across the World’ television programme by introducing a new fundraising challenge – Race Across Britain. Supported by LKQ Euro […]

Demand increases for Ben support

Demand for support from Ben has risen sharply in the second quarter of 2023. It reported a 23% year-on-year increase in enquiries and a 20% increase in support cases, with […]

Charity on song with #Revup4Ben campaign

Automotive industry charity Ben is inviting the automotive community to ‘Rev up 4 Ben’ and create an ultimate driving playlist, with songs handpicked by industry people, influencers and enthusiasts. The […]

Ben produces wellness watchlist

Automotive charity Ben has enhanced its services to the industry by putting together a list of warning signs employers can look out for that could indicate mental health struggles within […]

Ben warns against employee burnout

Automotive charity Ben has warned against burnout among employees and offered tips about how companies can help prevent it in their workforce. It says that burnout can occur when colleagues […]

Stress tops automotive industry pressures

Automotive charity Ben has revealed that stress is the number one issue workers in the sector are struggling with. Its latest survey of more than 1,000 automotive employees found that […]

Ben broadens service with text support

Ben has broadened the support it offers to those in the automotive industry by introducing a new text service that is available day or night to colleagues in a crisis. […]

Industry invited to take part in well-being survey

Automotive industry charity Ben has announced the launch of its 2022 Health and Well-being Survey, which aims to take the emotional temperature of the sector and provide insights into the […]

Drivers neglecting tyre safety

New research has found that motorists are delaying critical tyre maintenance because of the cost-of-living crisis. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart asked 1,004 motorists whether they have delayed making vehicle […]

Ben marks World Mental Health Day

Automotive charity Ben has revealed that 50% of people working in the automotive industry are suffering with mental health issues. These include worry, stress, anxiety, low mood or depression, as […]