Mental health, rebuilt together

RESTORE THE CAR.
REBUILD THE PERSON.

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Racing Hart Foundation brings people together through classic car restoration—creating purpose, connection and a practical path forward.

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RESTORE ◆ PRESERVE ◆ INSPIRE ◆ RESTORE ◆ PRESERVE ◆ INSPIRE

Our mission

MENTAL HEALTH.
MEETS THE MACHINE.

Our mission is to connect mental health and classic cars, helping restore both lives and vehicles.

Through hands-on restoration, mentoring and genuine human connection, we create a safe place for people to find purpose, learn skills and feel that they belong.

Our long-term goal: zero lives lost to suicide.

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What we do

BUILT IN THE
WORKSHOP.

Every program is practical, person-led and grounded in the belief that everyone has something worth rebuilding.

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01

Garage Sessions

Supported, hands-on restoration sessions where people reconnect with routine, purpose and a crew that notices when they are missing.

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02

Mentoring

One-to-one guidance from experienced tradespeople and car enthusiasts, built around achievable goals and genuine relationships.

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Road to Work

Practical pathways into training, volunteering and employment—turning workshop confidence into momentum beyond the garage.

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More than metal

A CLASSIC CAR CAN
CARRY A NEW STORY.

Racing Hart began with a simple idea: the same patience, care and belief it takes to restore a forgotten car can help a person rediscover what is possible.

We are building a community where lived experience is respected, practical strengths are recognised, and nobody has to rebuild alone.

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Meet the founders

TWO FOUNDERS.
ONE SHARED DRIVE.

Racing Hart is led by people who understand that trust is built side by side. Jason and Ian bring different strengths to the same mission: creating a crew where purpose, skills and connection can grow.

Jason, Racing Hart Foundation co-founder

Co-Founder · Community Lead

Jason

Jason brings lived experience, disability-sector leadership and a lifelong love of classic cars. He helped shape Racing Hart around a belief that practical purpose, honest connection and the right crew can change a person’s direction.Connect with Jason →
Ian, Racing Hart Foundation co-founder

Co-Founder · Workshop Lead

Ian

Ian brings hands-on know-how, patience and grounded support to the garage. He helps turn each build into a place where people can learn at their own pace, feel useful and know they belong.Connect with Ian →

Be part of the build

EVERY HAND
MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Join a program, volunteer your skills, donate a vehicle, back the work, or use our workshop and hoist to repair your car. There is a place for you in the Racing Hart crew.

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Quick answers

ASK ABOUT RACING HART.

What does Racing Hart do?

We use classic car restoration to build connection, routine, confidence and pathways forward.

How do I become a member?

Select Member Login, create a free account and receive your membership number instantly.

Can I support or donate?

Yes. You can volunteer, partner, donate a vehicle, parts, equipment or funding.