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BEN launches Fleet Disposal Contribution Plan

BEN has launched the Fleet Disposal Contribution Plan (FDCP), a scheme which sees rental and leasing fleets and major auction houses working together to raise funds for their industry charity.
Vendors will sign up for the scheme through BEN, the participating auction house will collect the money (typically £1 per vehicle sold) and pass it to [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, January 25, 2010
Filed under: BEN, Fleet news, Manheim

Major companies get behind new BEN fundraising initiative

This month will see the launch of the Fleet Disposal Contribution Plan in support of BEN.
BEN will receive an agreed contribution for each former fleet vehicle sold by rental and leasing companies through many of the UK’s auction houses. This new scheme is designed to boost BEN’s income at a time when more people than [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, January 6, 2010
Filed under: BEN

75th BEN Ball a Sparkling Success

The 75th BEN Ball was held on 16 December at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The non-stop entertainment included Rolf Harris and the Band of the Irish Guards and all were well received and enjoyed by a large audience of BEN supporters. Other highlights of the evening included the sumptuous four course meal and an amazing [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, December 21, 2009
Filed under: BEN, Fleet news

BEN Thanks Industry for Support during 2009

As the UK’s automotive industry gears up for this years sparkling BEN Ball, BEN would like to say a huge thank you to all its supporters over the past year.
The UK’s automotive and related industries were hit particularly hard by the recession during 2009 and BEN had to make some very tough decisions as traditional [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, December 15, 2009
Filed under: BEN, Fleet news

Bangers 4 BEN cars now ready for auction

The surviving cars from this year’s Bangers 4 BEN will be sold in a special auction at BCA Blackbushe on Wednesday 18 November at 1pm.
Bangers 4 BEN was arranged by Car Dealer Magazine to raise funds and awareness for BEN; the UK’s charity for people connected to the automotive and related industries. All the money [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, November 18, 2009
Filed under: BEN, Fleet news

BEN Christmas cards 2009 now on sale

BEN’s cards have been specifically designed with those from the automotive and related industries in mind. This year sees BEN celebrate 20 years of bespoke card designs by resident artist Richard Wheatland.
Charles Davis, BEN’s Director of Fundraising and Communications said of the cards;
“Sending a BEN card shows you care about the automotive and related industries [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, October 16, 2009
Filed under: BEN, Fleet news

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