automotive charity

Automechanika Bangerham joins starting grid

Automechanika Birmingham has announced its team for this year’s Bangers4Ben ‘Bangers does Bond’ rally, which takes place from 8-11 October. The rally will see participants travelling 1,575 miles across Europe […]

AutoRaise Rally secures new sponsorship

AutoRaise has announced that U-Pol has been announced as headline sponsor for the AutoRaise Rally 2022. U-Pol is a world leader in automotive refinishing products specialising in fillers, coatings, aerosols, […]

Smart motorways top driver concerns

New research has revealed that more than half of UK drivers are worried behind the wheel, with smart motorway causing the most anxiety. According to IAM Roadsmart, which surveyed more […]

Support shown for Ben automotive charity

Messe Frankfurt, organisers of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, has presented a cheque to Ben for £1,063, following a highly successful partnership at this year’s show. The amount was […]

Ben encourages personal MOT test

Ben is marking Men’s Health Week by encouraging everyone in the sector, not just men, to take a personal physical and mental MOT test. It has prepared a quick and […]

Ben reports rising cost concerns

Automotive charity Ben has seen a rising number of people in the sector seeking help in managing finances and debts. This comes as the rising cost of living in the […]

Drivers ignorant of Highway Code update

New research has found that millions of drivers are not aware of the changes to the Highway Code, which were introduced earlier this year. IAM RoadSmart has revealed that 20% […]

Ben Ball confirmed for 2022

Automotive industry charity Ben has announced the Ben Ball will be back this year, taking place at Old Billingsgate Market on 7 December. The 2021 Ben Ball took place after […]

Ben develops new wellness platform

Past and present automotive industry workers will be given expert help to tackle everyday issues such as poor sleep, low mood and job worries through a digital platform specially developed […]

Copart backs Ben’s Big Breakfast

Copart has continued its support for automotive charity Ben by coming to work in their pyjamas for the Big Breakfast fundraising event. Ben provides health and wellbeing support to people […]

Green agenda driving young motorists’ choices

Research by IAM RoadSmart has found that the ‘green agenda’ is radically influencing driving attitudes of young people aged 17-24. The ban of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales from […]

Dowey joins shared mobility charity

Shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK has appointed Mark Dowey as senior development officer for the built environment for Scotland. He will work towards the creation of mobility hubs, which […]