AutoRaise Membership
Supporting the Future of Automotive Repair
AutoRaise Membership
Join the businesses investing in the next generation of automotive talent.
AutoRaise is the charity working to bring more young people into the automotive repair industry. As a member, you're part of that mission — and we're here to actively support your business in return.
The Problem
The automotive repair industry is facing a skills crisis. The businesses that act now will be the ones that thrive.
Demand for skilled technicians is growing. The existing workforce is ageing. And too many young people who would be brilliant in this industry simply don’t know it exists.
AutoRaise was created to change that. We work with bodyshops, training providers and schools across the UK to raise the profile of automotive repair as a career — and to help employers take on the apprentices who will shape the future of the trade.
Membership puts you at the centre of that work. And it gives your business something in return.
What Membership Means
When you join AutoRaise, you join an industry that’s backing its own future.
When you join AutoRaise, you’re telling your customers, your team and your industry that you’re invested in its future. We make sure people hear about it.
From the moment you join, we’re actively working to amplify your business — sharing your stories, featuring your workshop and putting your name in front of hundreds of businesses, training providers and industry partners across the UK.
The more you share with us, the more we shout about you.
What's Included
Everything included in your AutoRaise membership
- Your AutoRaise Member Badge — Digital badge for your website, email signature and social media — a recognised mark that tells the industry you're invested in its future.
- Social Media Amplification — Ready-made social media templates included. Post, tag us and we'll share it with our growing network. Your business, seen by the right people.
- AutoRaise Newsletter Features — Our newsletter reaches hundreds of businesses, training providers and industry partners. Share your story and we'll put it in front of them.
- Member Community Forum — Connect directly with other independent repairers. Ask questions, share experiences and get honest advice from people navigating the same challenges you are.
- Levy Flow Support — We'll help you understand and access the apprenticeship levy — money that's already there, waiting to be used.
- Apprentice Matching Service — We'll help connect you with young people looking for the right opportunity — reducing the time and effort it takes to find the right fit for your workshop.
- Full Access to the Member Toolkit — Comprehensive resource covering everything from recruitment and funding to onboarding, mentoring, HR and career development. Practical, jargon-free and available on any device, any time. (See full Toolkit contents below.)
Inside the Member Toolkit
The Toolkit is your complete apprenticeship resource — built specifically for bodyshops and independent repairers. Here's what's inside:-
Recruitment & Funding — The real costs, the genuine benefits and the funding available — including the latest budget updates.
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Understanding the Apprenticeship Process — A clear, jargon-free guide to how apprenticeships work — including a full breakdown of the levy.
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Preparing Your Business — A practical self-assessment to help you work out whether your workshop is ready right now.
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Onboarding & Mentoring Apprentices — A step-by-step onboarding guide and practical mentoring framework for those crucial first weeks.
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Workplace Success — Guides to getting the best from your apprentice — including resources on supporting neurodiverse learners and building a diverse, inclusive workplace.
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Human Resources — Ready-to-use templates for performance tracking, reviews, End-Point Assessment readiness and creating career progression pathways.
Amplifying members
We're in your corner from day one
Most memberships take your money and leave you to it. AutoRaise works differently. We're a small, hands-on team and we genuinely want to help your business be seen. Tag us in a social post and we'll share it. Send us a photo from your workshop and we'll feature it. Tell us about a milestone your apprentice has hit and we'll help you celebrate it — in front of an audience that matters. Your story is part of our mission. And the more you share, the louder we'll be about it.
About AutoRaise
Built by the industry. For the industry.
AutoRaise is a registered charity dedicated to bringing the next generation of talent into automotive repair. We work with bodyshops, training providers, schools and industry partners across the UK — making apprenticeships more accessible for employers, and making the industry more visible for the young people who should be in it.
Every membership directly supports that mission.
FAQ
Any questions?
What do I get as an AutoRaise member?
Full access to the Member Toolkit, your AutoRaise Member badge and digital assets, ready-made social media templates, features in the AutoRaise newsletter, access to the member community forum, levy flow support and our apprentice matching service — from the moment you join.
How does the social media amplification work?
When you post about your membership or your apprenticeship journey and tag AutoRaise, we share it with our audience across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Send us stories and photos and we’ll feature them in our newsletter too.
Is this just for bodyshops?
The membership is built with independent bodyshops and accident repair centres in mind, but any employer in the automotive repair sector is welcome to join.
Can I cancel?
Yes, at any time. Just email enquiries@autoraise.co.uk and we’ll sort it — no questions asked.
Is AutoRaise a charity?
Yes. AutoRaise is a registered charity. Your membership fee directly supports our work to bring more young people into the automotive repair industry.
Do I need to be technical to use the Toolkit?
Not at all. Everything is accessible through a simple online portal on any device — phone, tablet or desktop.
Why Join AutoRaise?
🚀 Future-Proof Your Business – Apprenticeships are key to tackling the industry’s skills shortage.
📢 Get Expert Support – We help navigate funding, training, and recruitment to make hiring apprentices easier.
💡 Be Part of the Bigger Picture – Show your commitment to supporting young talent and securing the future of UK automotive repair.
AutoRaise is working in partnership with the NBRA to promote this service to their 1,200+ repairer partners, ensuring maximum visibility and impact.
