XPart Ltd, the parts subsidiary of Phoenix Venture Holdings and sister company to MG Rover Group has, in conjunction with its distribution partner Cat Logistics, announced a programme of financial aid to support BEN, the motor industry charity.

The two companies will each donate one pence per line shipped. This should generate an annual income of c£25,000. However, with the two companies about to launch an "all makes" parts programme, the revenue stream to BEN is expected to a much higher level.

BEN was founded in 1905 and is the motor industry occupational benevolent fund for employees past and present, and their dependants.