Ben has called on automotive people to come together, look out for one another and reach out for support, so no-one has to face loneliness alone.   Research shows millions of people across the UK experience loneliness, yet many never speak about it and Ben’s latest insights found 31% of automotive workers have experienced loneliness. ...

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Ben has invited individuals and teams from across the sector to go the distance for those who are struggling or in crisis in its virtual challenge event, Miles that matter. Miles that matter is a flexible running and walking challenge, encouraging participants to set their own distance goal and complete it between 20th – 24th ...

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Schaeffler has announced it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT Conference in May. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference will return on May 14th 2026 and will have a Garage Forum, TechZone, and afternoon breakout sessions, as well as special guests and content. For the upcoming REPXPERT Conference, Schaeffler is charging a ...

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Jane Wright, founder of The Wright Consultancy, has launched a fundraising and awareness campaign, timed to coincide with World Cancer Day. The campaign, titled Two Friends. One Wall. One Mission., will see Jane and close friend Joanne Elsdon take on a five-day trek across five of the Great Wall of China’s toughest sections in September ...

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Ben has launched a financial wellbeing campaign to raise awareness of the support available for those experiencing money worries and the impact that financial pressures can have on physical and mental health. Money worries are placing growing strain on automotive families and financial pressure is said to be one of the most significant challenges facing ...

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Draper Tools has revealed it has raised £3,950 for Ben, following the success of its 2025 Tool Advent Calendar. The calendar, which featured a design of Father Christmas at the Santa Pod drag strip, offered 24 days of essential tools to open in the countdown to Christmas. For every calendar sold, Draper pledged £1 to ...

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Ben has launched its ‘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 made up of men, Ben is shining ...

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Ben has launched its Christmas Families project which aims to be a lifeline for automotive families as Christmas fast approaches. In its sixth year, the project will run until 15th December 2025, providing financial, emotional and wellbeing support for automotive people and their families who are struggling to make ends meet, during the festive period. ...

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Ben has launched its 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 is deliverable ...

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Ben has launched its second Race Across Britain challenge, the three-day racing challenge across the UK inspired by BBC TV series, Race Across the World. Teams of two will take on a journey, navigating the route and relying on public transport, walking, cycling and their ability to adapt in the moment. Race Across Britain will ...

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