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The 2022 AutoRaise Rally is launched!

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, details of the AutoRaise Rally have been announced by the organisers and the 2022 event is being held from 21-23 September 2022 and it would appear to be even tougher than ever before!

Enterprise transferring some of their unspent apprenticeship levy again

Enterprise having been one of the first in the industry to transfer some of their unspent apprenticeship levy funds are paving the way once again.

Saint Gobain working with AutoRaise on using the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme

AutoRaise have been both the administrators and facilitators of enabling Saint Gobain to approve transfers of more than £125, 000 to fund new apprentice start-ups within the vehicle repair industry.

Gemini ARC reach the finals for AM Awards

Gemini ARC, the UK's largest independent bodyshop group and an AutoRaise Affiliated Repairer, has reached the finals in this year's AM Awards!

AutoRaise takes a tour of AW Repair Group's Lincoln bodyshop

ahead of a special Apprentice Day planned to take place very soon!

Young People - The ONLY Solution

AutoRaise with the help of Venue View have been busy behind-the-scenes seeking volunteer apprentices from our Affiliated Repairer Network to bring together an exciting virtual bodyshop tour.

Axalta Renews their Gold Partnership with AutoRaise

AutoRaise are delighted to announce that their Gold Partner, Axalta, have renewed their partnership for their fourth consecutive year.

Copart becomes an AutoRaise Partner

Copart one of the UK's largest online vehicle auction companies becomes the latest company to partner with AutoRaise

BRIT leading the way and making progress with IfATE

Body Repair Industry Trailblazer (BRIT) who formed in September 2020 are proving to be successful in their endeavours of being the industry's voice for apprenticeship standards.

ECA Business Energy Continue Partnership with AutoRaise

AutoRaise, the industry charity that works with the vehicle repair industry to address its skills crisis, has renewed their partnership with ECA Business Energy

Admiral's Extra Mile Gains over £5000!

We are thrilled to announce that the Admiral's Extra Mile completed, and all monies have now been verified; an astounding figure of over £5000 was raised for AutoRaise!

AutoRaise – New Website Launch

AutoRaise are pleased to announce the launch of their completely new website www.autoraise.co.uk

AutoRaise - keeping the flag flying for the industry's skills issues

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

Bob Linwood to step down as CEO.

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.

Admiral's Extra Mile gains support of Balgores.

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.

Esure respond to AutoRaise Call for Action

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.

Admiral Group continue partnership with AutoRaise and announce a brilliant new fundraising event!

AutoRaise insurance partner Admiral Group have extended their support of the industry charity through another financial contribution.

AutoRaise gain new industry partner in FMG, part of Redde Northgate Plc

AutoRaise, the industry charity that works with the vehicle repair industry to address its skills crisis, has formed a new partnership with FMG

LV= Further Their Partnership with AutoRaise by Providing Additional Emergency Funding for the Indus

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.

Young people remain the future of the repair sector – a perspective from AutoRaise

Dean Lander (Head of Repair Sector Services for Thatcham Research) writes in his capacity as AutoRaise Trustee

AutoRaise reaches out to redundant Nationwide Accident Repair Centres Apprentices AutoRaise, the ve

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

One Trailblazer group pulling together to move apprenticeship standards forward

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.

AutoRaise Hire First Remote-Worker

AutoRaise, the vehicle repair industry charity is pleased to announce the appointment of industry professional, Jennifer Evans, as its new Business Support Executive.

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