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		<title>Ben&#8217;s CEO discusses new appointments</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/About-Ben2-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ben&#039;s CEO discusses new appointments" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/About-Ben2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/About-Ben2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/About-Ben2-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/About-Ben2.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>After announcing the appointment of a new chairperson and four trustees, PMF sat down with Ben CEO, Rachel Clift, to ask about these appointments, discuss how the automotive charity is changing its approach to maximise impact, and learn of any exclusives ahead of the annual Ben Ball. Jonathan Hewett has been appointed as the new ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/bens-ceo-discusses-new-appointments/">Ben&#8217;s CEO discusses new appointments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>NAPA Racing raises £32k for Race Against Dementia</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAPA-Rad-Livery-KH-025-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="NAPA Racing raises £32k for Race Against Dementia" decoding="async" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAPA-Rad-Livery-KH-025-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAPA-Rad-Livery-KH-025-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAPA-Rad-Livery-KH-025-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAPA-Rad-Livery-KH-025.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>NAPA Racing UK raises over £32,000 for Race Against Dementia at Knockhill NAPA Racing UK was proud to bring its support for Race Against Dementia to the forefront at the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) weekend at Knockhill, with a campaign of fan activities and fundraising initiatives. Founded by three-time Formula 1 World ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/napa-racing-raises-32k-for-race-against-dementia/">NAPA Racing raises £32k for Race Against Dementia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben launches Fantasy Football League</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=20320</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ben-fantasy-football-league-pmf-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ben launches Fantasy Football league" decoding="async" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ben-fantasy-football-league-pmf-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ben-fantasy-football-league-pmf-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ben-fantasy-football-league-pmf-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ben-fantasy-football-league-pmf.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Ben launches automotive Fantasy Football League with over £1,000 in cash prizes.  Automotive industry charity, Ben, is inviting the automotive community to kick off the new Premier League football season by taking part in its new Fantasy Football League 2026-27, sponsored by PAGID and VARTA, with more than £1,000 in cash to be won. As ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/ben-launches-fantasy-football-league/">Ben launches Fantasy Football League</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>The growing demand for Ben&#8217;s support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Automotive industry charity, Ben, has published its yearly support figures, highlighting the growing demand for health, wellbeing and financial support between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the update, PMF put some questions to Julie Hayes, Ben’s specialist services lead. Ben responded to 14,377 enquiries and directly supported 3,421 individuals with tailored services to address ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/features/the-growing-demand-for-bens-support/">The growing demand for Ben&#8217;s support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben launches summer support lifeline</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=20168</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ben-summer-lifeline-pmf-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ben launches summer support lifeline" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ben-summer-lifeline-pmf-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ben-summer-lifeline-pmf-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ben-summer-lifeline-pmf-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ben-summer-lifeline-pmf.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Ben launches summer support lifeline as rising living costs continue to hit automotive workers and families.  Automotive industry charity, Ben, is today launching its summer families project to support current and former automotive workers, who are facing record high costs for food, fuel and energy. Now in its fourth year, Ben’s summer families project provides ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/news/ben-launches-summer-support-lifeline/">Ben launches summer support lifeline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>NAPA Racing UK drives support for dementia</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Newstead]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NAPA-Racing-Dementia-26-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="British Touring Car Championship" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NAPA-Racing-Dementia-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NAPA-Racing-Dementia-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NAPA-Racing-Dementia-26-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NAPA-Racing-Dementia-26.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>NAPA Racing UK has announced a series of special fan-focused initiatives ahead of the upcoming Knockhill round of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) this August, all in support of its charity partner, Race Against Dementia.  Founded by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE following his wife Helen’s diagnosis, Race ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/news/napa-racing-uk-drives-support-for-dementia/">NAPA Racing UK drives support for dementia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben tackles automotive loneliness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=20109</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ben tackles automotive loneliness" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-300x200.jpg 300w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-768x512.jpg 768w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness-765x510.jpg 765w, https://pmfmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ben-lonliness.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>This Loneliness Awareness Week, Ben is bringing the automotive community closer together.   Automotive industry charity, Ben, is calling on automotive people to come together, look out for one another and reach out for support, so that no-one has to face loneliness alone.   Research shows that millions of people across the UK experience loneliness, yet ...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk/uncategorised/ben-tackles-automotive-loneliness/">Ben tackles automotive loneliness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pmfmag.co.uk">Professional Motor Factor</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ben launches Miles That Matter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Clarke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://pmfmag.co.uk/?p=19547</guid>

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<p>Ben launches Miles That Matter to get the automotive community moving this April.  This April Ben will be inviting individuals and teams from across the sector to go the distance for those who are struggling or in crisis. Ben is calling on people across the automotive sector to step up, get active, and make every ...</p>
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