Ben-Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund 

Ben is a charity which I contribute to weekly from my wages. It is a charity set up to help families, and individuals, linked in any way to the motor industry. This includes big car manufacturers right down to local garages and bodyshops. Money is raised through payroll giving, as well as contributions from fund raising activities. The payroll scheme means that, because of Government legislation, every £10 we give is worth £11 to the charity, but at no extra cost to the giver.

   Ben runs it's own homes, day centres and welfare services for use by anyone who works, or has worked, in the motor trade. Services are available even if you have never contributed to Ben, although I would obviously ask that you set up your own payroll scheme, so that the charity can continue it's work. It only costs me about 50p a week, so you really don't notice the money going.

To learn more about Ben, visit their Website at www.ben.org.uk or call the Helpline on :-  01344 876770