IGA donates £20k to Ben charity

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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has made a donation of £20,000 to automotive charity Ben on behalf of its members, to help the charity support people in the automotive sector.

Stuart James IGA Director
Stuart James

Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive commented: “It has been another very difficult year for our industry as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, and Ben has seen a huge increase in demand for their life-saving support and services. There has never been a more important time for our industry to come together to help those in need.”

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“I am delighted to make this donation as a thank you from members of the association, and to help Ben continue to provide their indispensable support to people struggling in our sector throughout this unprecedented time.”

Ben offers free support for life for anyone who works or has worked in the automotive industry, as well as their dependents. They can help with mental or physical health issues, money worries, crisis support, or any other challenges life brings. To contact Ben or make a donation, visit https://ben.org.uk.

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