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Ben Financial Hardship Grant

Ben - Automotive Industry Support·Registered Charity No. 297877

Tailored financial assistance and welfare grants for people who work, or have worked, in the UK automotive industry (mechanics, dealership staff, assembly workers, motor retail).

AutomotiveHardship & EmergencyDisability & Equipment

Grant amount

Means-tested financial support and emergency hardship grants

Eligibility Criteria

You currently work, or have previously worked, in the UK automotive industry for at least 3 years continuously.
Alternatively, you are a dependent (spouse, partner, child under 18) of an eligible automotive worker.
You are facing financial distress due to illness, disability, redundancy, or emergency circumstances.

What this grant covers

Emergency financial support for living expenses
Medical care and disability adaptation equipment
Housing rent or mortgage payment arrears relief
Funeral costs and bereavement support

How to apply

Contact the Ben helpline on 08081 311 333 or complete an online grant application via the Ben website.

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