Ben The Automotive Charity
@benauto.bsky.social
Ben is the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry.
If you work, or have worked in the automotive industry, we’re here for you.
Call our free and confidential helpline on 08081 311 333, or chat with us online via ben.org.uk
If you work, or have worked in the automotive industry, we’re here for you.
Call our free and confidential helpline on 08081 311 333, or chat with us online via ben.org.uk
Ben provides free tips, advice and tools straight to your inbox, helping you look after your physical and mental health, and supporting you through life’s challenges. 🧡
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/signup
Like and share to help us reach more of the automotive family.
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/signup
Like and share to help us reach more of the automotive family.
November 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ben provides free tips, advice and tools straight to your inbox, helping you look after your physical and mental health, and supporting you through life’s challenges. 🧡
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/signup
Like and share to help us reach more of the automotive family.
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/signup
Like and share to help us reach more of the automotive family.
This Christmas, choose a card that means more.
Ben’s specially designed charity Christmas cards are the perfect way to spread festive cheer, while helping automotive people who are struggling or in crisis.
Choose your designs and order online today:
👉 www.ben.org.uk/christmascards
Ben’s specially designed charity Christmas cards are the perfect way to spread festive cheer, while helping automotive people who are struggling or in crisis.
Choose your designs and order online today:
👉 www.ben.org.uk/christmascards
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This Christmas, choose a card that means more.
Ben’s specially designed charity Christmas cards are the perfect way to spread festive cheer, while helping automotive people who are struggling or in crisis.
Choose your designs and order online today:
👉 www.ben.org.uk/christmascards
Ben’s specially designed charity Christmas cards are the perfect way to spread festive cheer, while helping automotive people who are struggling or in crisis.
Choose your designs and order online today:
👉 www.ben.org.uk/christmascards
2 weeks to go!
The automotive night of the year is almost here - and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the London Hilton, Park Lane for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dining and celebration.
See you on the dance floor! 💃
#BenBall2025 #AutomotiveFamily #DoIt4Ben #Fundraising
The automotive night of the year is almost here - and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the London Hilton, Park Lane for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dining and celebration.
See you on the dance floor! 💃
#BenBall2025 #AutomotiveFamily #DoIt4Ben #Fundraising
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
2 weeks to go!
The automotive night of the year is almost here - and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the London Hilton, Park Lane for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dining and celebration.
See you on the dance floor! 💃
#BenBall2025 #AutomotiveFamily #DoIt4Ben #Fundraising
The automotive night of the year is almost here - and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the London Hilton, Park Lane for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dining and celebration.
See you on the dance floor! 💃
#BenBall2025 #AutomotiveFamily #DoIt4Ben #Fundraising
Creating inclusive, supportive workplaces starts with understanding.
Ben’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training helps automotive employers build stronger, more connected teams.
👉 Find out more here: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/equality-diversity-inclusion-training/
Ben’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training helps automotive employers build stronger, more connected teams.
👉 Find out more here: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/equality-diversity-inclusion-training/
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Creating inclusive, supportive workplaces starts with understanding.
Ben’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training helps automotive employers build stronger, more connected teams.
👉 Find out more here: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/equality-diversity-inclusion-training/
Ben’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training helps automotive employers build stronger, more connected teams.
👉 Find out more here: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/equality-diversity-inclusion-training/
There are so many ways to support Ben, and every action makes a difference.
💷 Donate: Every pound helps us reach more people in need
🏃♂️ Fundraise: Take on a challenge or host your own event
📣 Spread the word: tell your colleagues about Ben
Find out how you can support us:
www.ben.org.uk/supportBen
💷 Donate: Every pound helps us reach more people in need
🏃♂️ Fundraise: Take on a challenge or host your own event
📣 Spread the word: tell your colleagues about Ben
Find out how you can support us:
www.ben.org.uk/supportBen
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
There are so many ways to support Ben, and every action makes a difference.
💷 Donate: Every pound helps us reach more people in need
🏃♂️ Fundraise: Take on a challenge or host your own event
📣 Spread the word: tell your colleagues about Ben
Find out how you can support us:
www.ben.org.uk/supportBen
💷 Donate: Every pound helps us reach more people in need
🏃♂️ Fundraise: Take on a challenge or host your own event
📣 Spread the word: tell your colleagues about Ben
Find out how you can support us:
www.ben.org.uk/supportBen
If you work, or have ever worked, in the automotive industry, we’re here for you.
Whether it’s your mental health, money worries, a physical condition or family pressures - Ben’s support is free and confidential.
📞 Call 08081 311 333
💻 Other ways to get in touch: www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
Whether it’s your mental health, money worries, a physical condition or family pressures - Ben’s support is free and confidential.
📞 Call 08081 311 333
💻 Other ways to get in touch: www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you work, or have ever worked, in the automotive industry, we’re here for you.
Whether it’s your mental health, money worries, a physical condition or family pressures - Ben’s support is free and confidential.
📞 Call 08081 311 333
💻 Other ways to get in touch: www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
Whether it’s your mental health, money worries, a physical condition or family pressures - Ben’s support is free and confidential.
📞 Call 08081 311 333
💻 Other ways to get in touch: www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
Good luck to everyone taking part in RunFest Silverstone this weekend.
Whether you’re running, supporting, or raising funds for Ben, the automotive industry charity, your effort genuinely makes a difference.
Have an amazing race and enjoy every moment. 🏁✨
Whether you’re running, supporting, or raising funds for Ben, the automotive industry charity, your effort genuinely makes a difference.
Have an amazing race and enjoy every moment. 🏁✨
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Good luck to everyone taking part in RunFest Silverstone this weekend.
Whether you’re running, supporting, or raising funds for Ben, the automotive industry charity, your effort genuinely makes a difference.
Have an amazing race and enjoy every moment. 🏁✨
Whether you’re running, supporting, or raising funds for Ben, the automotive industry charity, your effort genuinely makes a difference.
Have an amazing race and enjoy every moment. 🏁✨
For over 120 years, Ben has helped automotive people through life’s toughest challenges - but we can’t do it alone.
Partner with us to strengthen employee wellbeing, build resilience, and create workplaces where people thrive.
Find out more here: https://www.ben.org.uk/partnerwithus/
Partner with us to strengthen employee wellbeing, build resilience, and create workplaces where people thrive.
Find out more here: https://www.ben.org.uk/partnerwithus/
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For over 120 years, Ben has helped automotive people through life’s toughest challenges - but we can’t do it alone.
Partner with us to strengthen employee wellbeing, build resilience, and create workplaces where people thrive.
Find out more here: https://www.ben.org.uk/partnerwithus/
Partner with us to strengthen employee wellbeing, build resilience, and create workplaces where people thrive.
Find out more here: https://www.ben.org.uk/partnerwithus/
Is it Christmas yet? No quite. But are we getting ready for it? Yes! Something special is coming…
Watch this space, we’re looking forward to this one 👀🎄
Watch this space, we’re looking forward to this one 👀🎄
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Is it Christmas yet? No quite. But are we getting ready for it? Yes! Something special is coming…
Watch this space, we’re looking forward to this one 👀🎄
Watch this space, we’re looking forward to this one 👀🎄
On Friday 12th December (or any day that month), gather your colleagues, pull on your festive knits and raise vital funds to support automotive people when life gets tough.
👉 Sign up your workplace today: www.ben.org.uk/doit4ben
#ChristmasJumperDay #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
👉 Sign up your workplace today: www.ben.org.uk/doit4ben
#ChristmasJumperDay #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On Friday 12th December (or any day that month), gather your colleagues, pull on your festive knits and raise vital funds to support automotive people when life gets tough.
👉 Sign up your workplace today: www.ben.org.uk/doit4ben
#ChristmasJumperDay #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
👉 Sign up your workplace today: www.ben.org.uk/doit4ben
#ChristmasJumperDay #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
‘Men’s Health Awareness Training’ provides employees with a better understanding of men’s physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing - and equips them with practical tools to support their health and resilience at work and beyond.
👉 Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/42NJFVw
👉 Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/42NJFVw
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
‘Men’s Health Awareness Training’ provides employees with a better understanding of men’s physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing - and equips them with practical tools to support their health and resilience at work and beyond.
👉 Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/42NJFVw
👉 Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/42NJFVw
Ben’s free monthly employer newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest insights, tools and resources to help you support your people
✔️ Expert articles and wellbeing advice
✔️ Resources designed for HR, wellbeing, and leadership teams
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/employersignup
✔️ Expert articles and wellbeing advice
✔️ Resources designed for HR, wellbeing, and leadership teams
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/employersignup
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ben’s free monthly employer newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest insights, tools and resources to help you support your people
✔️ Expert articles and wellbeing advice
✔️ Resources designed for HR, wellbeing, and leadership teams
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/employersignup
✔️ Expert articles and wellbeing advice
✔️ Resources designed for HR, wellbeing, and leadership teams
👉 Sign up today: www.ben.org.uk/employersignup
Inspired by the hit BBC series Race Across the World, Race Across Britain is back, and it’s the ultimate test of grit, teamwork and creativity. 🌍
Sign up now, and take on the adventure: https://www.ben.org.uk/get-involved/do-it-4-ben/race-across-britain/
Sign up now, and take on the adventure: https://www.ben.org.uk/get-involved/do-it-4-ben/race-across-britain/
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Inspired by the hit BBC series Race Across the World, Race Across Britain is back, and it’s the ultimate test of grit, teamwork and creativity. 🌍
Sign up now, and take on the adventure: https://www.ben.org.uk/get-involved/do-it-4-ben/race-across-britain/
Sign up now, and take on the adventure: https://www.ben.org.uk/get-involved/do-it-4-ben/race-across-britain/
“When I first contacted Ben, I was struggling with my mental health, anxiety, and confidence. I didn’t know where to turn, I just knew I needed help.”
📖 Read Cat’s full story: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/stories-from-our-automotive-family/cat-s-story/
#Support4Life #AutomotiveFamily
📖 Read Cat’s full story: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/stories-from-our-automotive-family/cat-s-story/
#Support4Life #AutomotiveFamily
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“When I first contacted Ben, I was struggling with my mental health, anxiety, and confidence. I didn’t know where to turn, I just knew I needed help.”
📖 Read Cat’s full story: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/stories-from-our-automotive-family/cat-s-story/
#Support4Life #AutomotiveFamily
📖 Read Cat’s full story: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/stories-from-our-automotive-family/cat-s-story/
#Support4Life #AutomotiveFamily
If you work, or have ever worked, in the automotive industry, you can access SilverCloud, Ben’s free online platform for health and wellbeing.
It’s free, flexible and available 24/7
👉 Sign up today using code ben: www.ben.org.uk/silvercloud
#StressAwarenessWeek #Support4Life
It’s free, flexible and available 24/7
👉 Sign up today using code ben: www.ben.org.uk/silvercloud
#StressAwarenessWeek #Support4Life
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
If you work, or have ever worked, in the automotive industry, you can access SilverCloud, Ben’s free online platform for health and wellbeing.
It’s free, flexible and available 24/7
👉 Sign up today using code ben: www.ben.org.uk/silvercloud
#StressAwarenessWeek #Support4Life
It’s free, flexible and available 24/7
👉 Sign up today using code ben: www.ben.org.uk/silvercloud
#StressAwarenessWeek #Support4Life
Ben’s Christmas Families support programme is back for the third year to support families with the additional costs associated with this time of year. If you're eligible, we can help with:
✔️ Food costs
✔️ Presents under the tree
✔️ Financial difficulties
Dead to www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
✔️ Food costs
✔️ Presents under the tree
✔️ Financial difficulties
Dead to www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ben’s Christmas Families support programme is back for the third year to support families with the additional costs associated with this time of year. If you're eligible, we can help with:
✔️ Food costs
✔️ Presents under the tree
✔️ Financial difficulties
Dead to www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
✔️ Food costs
✔️ Presents under the tree
✔️ Financial difficulties
Dead to www.ben.org.uk/gethelp
Just 4 weeks to go until Ben Ball 2025.
The countdown is on and this is your last chance to secure a place at the automotive industry’s most prestigious night of the year.
👉 Book your place today: https://ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
The countdown is on and this is your last chance to secure a place at the automotive industry’s most prestigious night of the year.
👉 Book your place today: https://ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Just 4 weeks to go until Ben Ball 2025.
The countdown is on and this is your last chance to secure a place at the automotive industry’s most prestigious night of the year.
👉 Book your place today: https://ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
The countdown is on and this is your last chance to secure a place at the automotive industry’s most prestigious night of the year.
👉 Book your place today: https://ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
Today we’re celebrating MHFA England’s first-ever national #MHFAider Day 2025 - a day honouring all the extraordinary people stepping up and supporting mental health every day.
Book your MHFA training with Ben today: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/?topic=3800&topic=3917
Book your MHFA training with Ben today: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/?topic=3800&topic=3917
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Today we’re celebrating MHFA England’s first-ever national #MHFAider Day 2025 - a day honouring all the extraordinary people stepping up and supporting mental health every day.
Book your MHFA training with Ben today: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/?topic=3800&topic=3917
Book your MHFA training with Ben today: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/training/?topic=3800&topic=3917
At Ben, we honour the strength of those that served. May we continue to build a world worthy of their legacy - one rooted in peace, kindness and care for one another.
Lest we forget.
For anyone in our industry who is struggling today, or any other day, we’re here for you: ben.org.uk/gethelp.
Lest we forget.
For anyone in our industry who is struggling today, or any other day, we’re here for you: ben.org.uk/gethelp.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
At Ben, we honour the strength of those that served. May we continue to build a world worthy of their legacy - one rooted in peace, kindness and care for one another.
Lest we forget.
For anyone in our industry who is struggling today, or any other day, we’re here for you: ben.org.uk/gethelp.
Lest we forget.
For anyone in our industry who is struggling today, or any other day, we’re here for you: ben.org.uk/gethelp.
We’re heading to Automotive Management Live!
Join us on Wednesday 12th November at the Birmingham NEC as we connect with automotive leaders, businesses and professionals from across the industry.
👉 Register your interest: automotivemanagementlive.co.uk/register-interest
Join us on Wednesday 12th November at the Birmingham NEC as we connect with automotive leaders, businesses and professionals from across the industry.
👉 Register your interest: automotivemanagementlive.co.uk/register-interest
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We’re heading to Automotive Management Live!
Join us on Wednesday 12th November at the Birmingham NEC as we connect with automotive leaders, businesses and professionals from across the industry.
👉 Register your interest: automotivemanagementlive.co.uk/register-interest
Join us on Wednesday 12th November at the Birmingham NEC as we connect with automotive leaders, businesses and professionals from across the industry.
👉 Register your interest: automotivemanagementlive.co.uk/register-interest
BenTraining provides your business with the skills to support your employees through difficult times
➡️ Happier, healthier workforce
➡️ Reduced absenteeism, improved retention
➡️ Teams that feel supported and loyal
Explore our courses today https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/ben-training/
➡️ Happier, healthier workforce
➡️ Reduced absenteeism, improved retention
➡️ Teams that feel supported and loyal
Explore our courses today https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/ben-training/
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
BenTraining provides your business with the skills to support your employees through difficult times
➡️ Happier, healthier workforce
➡️ Reduced absenteeism, improved retention
➡️ Teams that feel supported and loyal
Explore our courses today https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/ben-training/
➡️ Happier, healthier workforce
➡️ Reduced absenteeism, improved retention
➡️ Teams that feel supported and loyal
Explore our courses today https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-my-business/ben-training/
Across the automotive industry - in workshops, showrooms and offices - we pause today to remember those who gave their lives in service.
Their strength and sacrifice remind us of the power of unity and community.
We will remember them. 🌹
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
Their strength and sacrifice remind us of the power of unity and community.
We will remember them. 🌹
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Across the automotive industry - in workshops, showrooms and offices - we pause today to remember those who gave their lives in service.
Their strength and sacrifice remind us of the power of unity and community.
We will remember them. 🌹
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
Their strength and sacrifice remind us of the power of unity and community.
We will remember them. 🌹
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
The adventure is calling…
Inspired by the hit BBC TV series ‘Race across the world’.
💷 Entry: £250 per person (£500 per team)
🎯 Fundraising target: £2,000 per team
📅 Race dates: 23–25 February 2026
Are you ready to join us on the start line 👉 www.ben.org.uk/raceacrossbritain
Inspired by the hit BBC TV series ‘Race across the world’.
💷 Entry: £250 per person (£500 per team)
🎯 Fundraising target: £2,000 per team
📅 Race dates: 23–25 February 2026
Are you ready to join us on the start line 👉 www.ben.org.uk/raceacrossbritain
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The adventure is calling…
Inspired by the hit BBC TV series ‘Race across the world’.
💷 Entry: £250 per person (£500 per team)
🎯 Fundraising target: £2,000 per team
📅 Race dates: 23–25 February 2026
Are you ready to join us on the start line 👉 www.ben.org.uk/raceacrossbritain
Inspired by the hit BBC TV series ‘Race across the world’.
💷 Entry: £250 per person (£500 per team)
🎯 Fundraising target: £2,000 per team
📅 Race dates: 23–25 February 2026
Are you ready to join us on the start line 👉 www.ben.org.uk/raceacrossbritain
Ben Ball 2025
📅 With 6 weeks to go, limited seats remain.
🎟️ Individual tickets start from £399
👉 Book your place today > https://www.ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
📅 With 6 weeks to go, limited seats remain.
🎟️ Individual tickets start from £399
👉 Book your place today > https://www.ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Ben Ball 2025
📅 With 6 weeks to go, limited seats remain.
🎟️ Individual tickets start from £399
👉 Book your place today > https://www.ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
📅 With 6 weeks to go, limited seats remain.
🎟️ Individual tickets start from £399
👉 Book your place today > https://www.ben.org.uk/benball/
#BenBall2025 #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily #Fundraising
When everything feels ‘too much’ - it’s okay to pause.
Between the constant news cycle, everyday pressures, and work demands, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 🧠
🧠 Explore our tips: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/articles/overwhelm/
#StressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth
Between the constant news cycle, everyday pressures, and work demands, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 🧠
🧠 Explore our tips: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/articles/overwhelm/
#StressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
When everything feels ‘too much’ - it’s okay to pause.
Between the constant news cycle, everyday pressures, and work demands, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 🧠
🧠 Explore our tips: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/articles/overwhelm/
#StressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth
Between the constant news cycle, everyday pressures, and work demands, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 🧠
🧠 Explore our tips: https://ben.org.uk/how-we-help/for-me/articles/overwhelm/
#StressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth