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Ford is set to lose the Bridgend Plant in Wales, which will put around 1,700 jobs in total at risk. This is shock news for the industry, and presents really worrying times for those affected. Whilst it may not be immediate (some are touting 2020 at the earliest), this is a further example of global […]
Carol Keller, communications director at Ben – the charity and support service for the automotive sector states: Political and economic unpredictability and accelerating advances in automotive technology make for a less certain future, creating an increasingly pressured environment for people working in the automotive industry – with today’s announcement from Honda only testament to this. In a […]
With Christmas just around the corner, Ben is running a new campaign to support individuals to cope with anxiety during the festive season. It may be ‘the season to be jolly’ for many but, for those suffering with mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, Christmas can intensify their symptoms and issues. Around 1 in 10 people feel unable […]
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families, has today launched its new mental health campaign in line with World Mental Health Day. As part of this important campaign, Ben is calling on everyone working in the automotive industry to get involved […]
BEN, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting those working in the automotive industry, has launched a new recruitment website designed to give automotive recruiters a niche job board exclusively for the industry. This new partnership initiative is part of BEN’s ongoing strategy to be an integral part of the automotive sector and ensure its future […]
At Silverstone, Saturday 30th May 2015, after the 2015 Avon Tyres British GT Championship qualifying session, the pit gates opened to motorsport fans and the general public to support #getontrack campaign in aid of BEN, the automotive industry charity and Racing4MND. Everyone was given the opportunity to walk, run and cycle the iconic 3.66 mile […]
BEN, the automotive industry charity has moved its ever popular summer event from the last Saturday in June to the first Saturday in July. The new date is 4th July 2015 and there will be an extraordinary array of vintage, classic cars and motorcycles departing from Ascot Racecourse in convoy through scenic Windsor Great Park […]
Automotive Charity BEN has been awarded a 2-star rating in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2012. The award which placed BEN as one of the country’s best not-for-profit organisations was presented to HR Director, Sara Howard at a special ceremony by Best Companies Director, Glenn Dimelow. In total 1082 organisations entered for […]
Here’s the information direct from BEN on a new scheme you may be interested in if you’re looking to dispose of your old car: BEN the automotive industry charity has teamed up with Cartakeback and launched “Scrap & Donate” – the ethical way to dispose of your unwanted car whilst turning it into a valuable […]
BEN, the automotive and related industries charity, is being promoted by the brightest stars of motorsport in a new video. Superstars such as Lewis Hamilton, Ross Brawn and Mika Hakkinen all appear in the short film which aims to raise awareness of the wide range of care and support provided by BEN. The film was […]