Two ways to support Ben this Christmas
3 September 2026 
Automotive industry charity Ben is encouraging garages and businesses to support its work this Christmas through two festive fundraising activities – taking part in Christmas Jumper Day or buying the charity’s Christmas cards and gifts.
Ben’s Christmas Jumper Day takes place on Friday 11 December, although businesses, teams and individuals can choose any day during the month. Garages can sign up, encourage their teams to wear a festive jumper and donate £3 per person.
Alternatively, workshops can support Ben by buying its charity Christmas cards to send to customers, suppliers, colleagues, friends or family.
Ben has produced Christmas cards featuring the motoring artwork of automotive artist Richard Wheatland for 37 years. This year’s collection includes seven designs, including a new illustration, Winter Service, alongside six previous designs. A range of Christmas gifts is also available.
Money raised through both activities will help Ben provide practical, emotional and financial support to people working, or who have worked, in the automotive industry and their families.
The charity says demand for its services has increased this year. Between April and June, it recorded 3,463 helpline touchpoints, up 8% year-on-year, while the number of support interventions increased 24% to 2,050.
With winter bringing additional pressure from household bills and Christmas spending, Ben is encouraging the automotive community to help it continue supporting people experiencing financial, health and wellbeing difficulties.
To support Ben this Christmas, garages can take part in Christmas Jumper Day and donate £3 per person, or buy Ben’s Christmas cards and gifts.
Click here to find out more about Ben’s Christmas Jumper Day
Click here to explore Ben’s Christmas cards and gifts
Anyone working, or who has previously worked, in the UK automotive industry who needs support can contact Ben’s free and confidential helpline on 08081 311 333 or use its online webchat.