BEN - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund

Who we are

Ben is the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, providing support for life for them and their family dependents making a positive difference to their lives. Whether we are supporting someone in crisis, providing high quality care or working with our automotive industry partners to improve the health and wellbeing of the workforce, our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives. We’re here to help people create a better tomorrow. 

Ben supports individuals to navigate through life’s challenges, empowering them to make positive, lasting change. Ben works with people to improve their lives by enhancing their health and wellbeing through its free and confidential online self-help, helpline and support services.

Ben provides life-changing support to those facing crisis as well as helping them prevent crisis. Ben’s support empowers people to be more in control of managing their health and wellbeing to help them live well, think well, feel well and work well. Ben’s support is tailored and relevant to the needs of the individual, based on a wide range of support options and addressing every aspect of a person’s life.

Our culture and values

Our vision is to be an integral part of the automotive industry, providing help & support to employees and dependants and, in doing so, add value to individuals, businesses and the sector in general.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Ben is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our colleagues to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give their best.

Our policy aim is to

·     Provide equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time, or full-time

·     Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics

·     Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination.