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We're here to support the lifeblood of the automotive industry - its people. We provide support for life to anyone who works or has worked in the automotive industry.

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About Ben

Ben supports people to navigate life’s challenges, helping them make positive, lasting changes to their lives. We work with individuals & companies to improve people's health and wellbeing.

Our life-changing support empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing so they live well. We can support through a crisis and help people with their mental health, physical health & their wellbeing.

Ben also operates flexible, continuing care and support for those in later life, which is not dependent on an automotive industry connection. This includes excellent nursing, residential, dementia and respite care.

We're here to help people create a better tomorrow.

Key issues in the automotive industry

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Suicide Awareness

Sadly, during the past year we've seen an increase in calls to our helpline for support around suicide.

We’ve put together a number of resources to support those who may be having suicidal thoughts, as well as those who may be worried about someone else at risk of suicide.

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Mental Health

Whether you want to reduce stress levels, sleep better, or need help with anxiety and depression, we can help.

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Reduce your living costs

Each year, we support many people who are struggling to make ends meet for all different kinds of reasons. In fact, money worries are one of the biggest reasons why people ask us for help.

Anxiety

Anxiety can make certain tasks or situations seem like they are too much to take on and we can feel overwhelmed. There are ways to beat it.

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Fundraise for Ben

Get involved and help us make sure that no one in automotive has to face life’s toughest challenges alone. Your support is more important than ever and whether you’re making a donation, or taking on a challenge, Do It 4 Ben and you’ll make a huge difference to someone’s life right now.

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Our coaches share top tips to de-stress

Modern day life can be pretty stressful, with many of us juggling work, family life and chores, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and sometimes our wellbeing can take a back seat.

Ben Ball returns for 2024 with a new theme - book tickets now!

Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched ticket sales for Ben Ball which will take place at Old Billingsgate Market on 11th December and has a new theme for 2024.

Women in the automotive industry: embracing authenticity

For International Women’s Day, I wanted to consider the role of authenticity in the automotive industry and its importance, particularly for women.

New TV-series inspired fundraiser Race Across Britain raises over £100,000 so far

Inspired by popular TV series 'Race Across the World', Ben’s epic new fundraising challenge has raised over £100,000 so far for Ben to support those struggling or in crisis.

All aboard the new BenBus to raise awareness of charity’s support

Ben is unveiling its new bus, a branded VW Transporter campervan, to increase the charity’s visibility out on the road and raise awareness of its life-changing support.

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Ben reveals new ways for automotive people to make positive changes for 2024

This New Year, Ben is revealing new ways for automotive people to make positive changes to their lives for 2024 and beyond.

‘Give a little…’ to support automotive people and their families

‘Give a little…’ to support automotive people and their families who are struggling or in crisis this Christmas

Take part in Ben’s new automotive Health & Wellbeing survey

Ben has launched its new Health & Wellbeing survey for 2023 and is encouraging everyone who works, or has worked, in the industry to share their experiences, with the chance to win a £500 Amazon voucher.

Ben releases new short film for International Men’s Day

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has just released a new short film to raise awareness about the topic of suicide on International Men’s Day, for which this year’s theme is ‘zero male suicide’.