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AutoRaise are starting 2021 as they plan to continue. Over the next few weeks, AutoRaise will launch their new website and publish the Charity’s Impact Statement and Report, culminating in a clear focus with lots of activity on National Apprentice Week! The need for our industry to have a sustainable talent pool for the future

AutoRaise CEO, Bob Linwood, will be stepping down from his role as the charity adapts its strategy, structure, and cost base to enable renewed positive action in 2021 and beyond. During a very difficult 2020 the Trustees of the charity AutoRaise have maintained diligent oversight, meeting regularly to ensure the right decisions are made in

We are thrilled to announce that the Balgores Group donated £1000 yesterday to the Admiral Group\’s \’Extra Mile Challenge\’ taking us over the target of £2500. A massive thank you to Balgores and everyone else who has been running so much, to raise funds for our charity; your efforts go a long way in helping

Esure, partners of AutoRaise since their inception, recently responded to the charity’s call for emergency funding with an additional contribution on top of their annual commitment. AutoRaise, like all charities and business organisations, has been significantly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic and been unable to carry out some of their main fundraising activities, especially the

AutoRaise insurance partner Admiral Group have extended their support of the industry charity through another financial contribution. Following a call to the insurer and work provider sector for emergency support, Admiral Group agreed to support the initiative with a “sustainable industry” contribution as part of the AutoRaise Stepping Up campaign. Rob Harper, Head of Claims

AutoRaise, the industry charity that works with the vehicle repair industry to address its skills crisis, has formed a new partnership with FMG. AutoRaise recently engaged with the industry’s key insurers and work providers to gain financial and partnership support and the Redde Northgate group didn’t hesitate in getting behind a “Stepping Up” initiative to

AutoRaise, like all charities and business organisations, have been significantly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic and have been unable to carry out some of their main fundraising activities, especially the AutoRaise REAL Rally in 2020. This prompted a call on some of their existing partners to consider making an additional funding pledge and LV= were

Dean Lander (Head of Repair Sector Services for Thatcham Research) writes in his capacity as AutoRaise Trustee Understanding the trends and mindsets that drive an industry is an important insight for any business plan. The bodyshop sector has several key insight-gathering opportunities throughout the year, not least the many events and conferences we would normally

AutoRaise, the vehicle repair industry charity that exists to help ensure there is a sustainable workforce for the industry, have made contact with PwC, the administrators of Nationwide Accident Repair Centres to offer support and assistance to any technical apprentices that were made redundant due to the closure of some sites. Bob Linwood, CEO, comments,

Apprenticeship trailblazer groups, AutoRaise and the Collision Repair Sector group, set to merge with the shared vision to create, manage and develop the industry’s technical Apprenticeship Standards. In the years between 2012 and 2020 the government reformed the apprenticeship model, replacing existing frameworks with new apprenticeship standards. These standards were developed by employers – vehicle