The Volvo Owners’ Club is absolutely delighted to celebrate a fantastic fundraising milestone in support of Legend on the Bench, an inspiring charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Throughout 2026, Club members and supporters have been raising funds through events, raffles and sales of our much-loved charity teddy bears. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we have raised enough to fund a dedicated suicide prevention bench, now proudly installed at the NEC, home of the Classic Motor Show and Restoration Show.
The bench was officially unveiled at 8.30am this morning in a special ceremony attended by Mickey Hazard and Laura from Legend on the Bench, TV personality and Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer, Volvo Owners’ Club Chairman Andrew Anderson, Show Director Lee Masters, Alison Judge, members of the NEC team and a fantastic gathering of Volvo Owners’ Club members.
Legend on the Bench encourages people experiencing difficult times to pause, talk and connect. Its specially designated benches carry a simple but incredibly powerful message: you are not alone, someone is always listening, and it’s OK to talk.
But we’re not stopping here! With Volvo 100 on the horizon, we have an exciting opportunity to take our fundraising even further. We hope to raise enough to provide additional life-saving benches, helping spread this important message of hope and support to even more people.
The Volvo Owners’ Club is incredibly proud to support such a worthwhile cause and hopes that our bench at the NEC will make a real difference to people experiencing the lowest points in their lives, providing reassurance and perhaps the starting point for a life-changing conversation.
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has bought a teddy bear, entered a raffle, supported an event or made a donation. Your generosity really does make a difference.
This morning’s bench was just the start – with Volvo 100, let’s work together to create many more. Because sometimes, a conversation can save a life.
