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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 1d

Have an egg-cellent start to the day with #BensBigBreakfast!

So many of you are tucking in and raising funds for our automotive family this week.

Tell us, what’s on your plate this morning?

#DoIt4Ben #Automotive #Support4Auto #Fundraising #BensBigBreakfast

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 2d

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, family
pressures or just needing someone to listen:

📞 Call 08081 311 333
💻 Chat with us online: www.ben.org.uk/gethelp

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 3d

Ben’s BIG Breakfast 2025 kicks off today 🍳

A huge thank you to everyone hosting an event this week - your support helps us be there for automotive people when life gets tough.

Missed out on hosting a BIG Breakfast? Check out some of our fundraising challenges 👉 ben.org.uk/get-involved/do-it-4-ben

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 3d

Have you ever considered free coaching?

Our coaches can help:

✅ Build confidence and self-esteem
✅ Stay motivated at work and beyond
✅ Explore options and make positive changes

Take the first step today; it’s completely free and confidential.

👉 Find out more and sign up: www.ben.org.uk/coaching

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 5d

🚗💨 Bangers4Ben is back!

Today, teams from across the automotive world are setting off in cars worth just £750 or less, all decorated, themed and ready for an unforgettable road trip, as they take on the legendary NC500.

Good luck to everyone taking part. Let’s make this a journey to remember! 🏁

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 6d

Our CEO, Rachel Clift, recently joined Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader UK, on the Women in the Driving Seat podcast 🎙️

👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WomenintheDrivingSeat

Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 7d

Join us at the 5★ London Hilton, Park Lane on Wednesday 10th December 2025 for an unforgettable evening filled with:

🎶 Entertainment, dining and dancing
🤝 Exclusive networking with industry leaders
🧡 Fundraising to support our automotive family

👉 Don’t miss out: www.ben.org.uk/benball

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 8d

Race Across Britain is back!

No planes. No smartphones. No plans.

This is a fundraising adventure of a lifetime. Where will you finish? 🏁

👉 Register your interest today:

🔗 https://bit.ly/3VIZ4CE

#RaceAcrossBritain #DoIt4Ben #AutomotiveFamily

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 9d

Has the JLR shutdown put extra pressure on your household?

Ben can support you with:
 ✔ Money worries ✔ Stress & anxiety ✔ Emotional wellbeing

Reach out today — our team is here for you.
 📞 0808 131 1333 | ✉ [email protected] | 💻 ben.org.uk/cyber-attack

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 9d

Pull out your silliest, sparkliest, or downright ugliest Christmas jumper… because Ben’s Christmas Jumper Day is back on Friday 12th of December.

Sign up today and get your free fundraising pack: https://bit.ly/3sP5KUL

Every knit makes a difference! 🎄🧑‍🎄

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 10d

This morning, our CEO, Rachel Clift, spoke to BBC Radio West Midlands to discuss the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover, and how people can contact Ben to access support.

📻Listen here (starting at 1:36): https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002jvjs

#JLRcyberattack #JLRhack #automotive #support

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 10d

If you or your staff have been affected by the recent cyber attack, Ben is here for you.

We provide:

 ✔ Financial support
✔ Health & wellbeing support
✔ Practical tools

You are not alone.

 📞 0808 131 1333 | ✉ [email protected] | 💻 ben.org.uk/cyber-attack

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 10d

Our new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training helps automotive businesses create fairer, more respectful, and more innovative workplaces.

Benefits include:

✔️ Stronger workplace culture
✔️ Higher engagement & retention
✔️ Better teamwork

Find out more and enquire today: https://bit.ly/4pbDrbp

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 11d

The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack has disrupted jobs and incomes across the supply chain. Ben offers urgent financial help, counselling, and practical support for those impacted.

📞 0808 131 1333 | ✉ [email protected] | 💻 ben.org.uk/cyber-attack

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 12d

Huge congratulations to our amazing Thames Bridges Trek teams, Messe Frankfurt, Vantage Motors, SLM Group & Schaeffler - who’ve raised over £2,000 for Ben! 🧡

Up for your own challenge? 👉 ben.org.uk/get-involved/do-it-4-ben

#DoIt4Ben #Fundraising #AutomotiveFamily

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 12d

Struggling with stress, sleepless nights, or money worries because of the JLR cyber attack?

Ben offers free online tools to help you cope with anxiety, stress, and financial pressure.

Take the first step today.

 📞 0808 131 1333 | ✉ [email protected] | 💻 ben.org.uk/cyber-attack

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 13d

If the JLR cyber attack has left you worried about money, work or your family’s wellbeing - you’re not alone.

Ben is offering bespoke support, with a confidential helpline and dedicated services to help you through this.

📞 0808 131 1333 | ✉ [email protected] | 💻 ben.org.uk/cyber-attack

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 13d

Ever wondered what it’s like working at Ben? 👀

#ItsABenThing #AutomotiveFamily #DoIt4Ben

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 13d

Support should never be hard to find.

Ben is here for anyone in automotive industry - but 80% of people in the industry don’t know we exist.

Help us change that…

📲 Like this post
👥 Tag your colleagues
🔁 Share so more people know Ben exists.
📩 Sign up for emails from Ben: https://bit.ly/4lJ2bFd

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 14d

Help us reach the 80% of automotive people who don’t know they have a dedicated industry charity.

📲 Like this post
👥 Tag your colleagues
🔁 Share so more people know Ben exists.
📩 Sign up for emails from Ben: https://bit.ly/4lJ2bFd

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 16d

Ben is the automotive industry charity - here for everyone in the trade with free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Help us spread the word.

📲 Like this post
👥 Tag your colleagues
🔁 Share so more people know Ben exists.
📩 Sign up for emails from Ben: https://bit.ly/4lJ2bFd

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 16d

One conversation can save a life.

Share this with your people - you could help someone take the first step to getting support.

📲 Like this post
👥 Tag your colleagues
🔁 Share so more people know Ben exists.
📩 Sign up for emails from Ben: https://bit.ly/4lJ2bFd

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 20d

Last chance to sign up for Ben’s Big Breakfast! 🥓🍳

Brew, bond and be there for our automotive family.

📅 6–12 October 2025 

Don’t miss out, request your fundraising pack today: www.ben.org.uk/breakfast

#BensBigBreakfast #DoIt4Ben #Fundraising #AutomotiveFamily

Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 23d

As one of the most prestigious events in the automotive calendar, Ben Ball brings together leaders and changemakers, for an unforgettable evening.🧡

There are still lots of ways to get involved - by securing your table, sponsoring, or donating.

👉 Get involved: www.ben.org.uk/benball

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Ben The Automotive Charity @benauto.bsky.social · 26d

Good luck to everyone taking on the Thames Bridges Trek this weekend! 🧡

We’re so grateful for every step you take and every pound you raise. Together, you’re helping us change – and even save – lives.

📸 Don’t forget to share your photos and tag us so we can cheer you on!