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Fashion entrepreneur teams up with autism charity and Harvey Price after challenging childhood

Ben Pearson is at the helm of a £5m online business

Ben Pearson is working with Katie and Harvey Price after becoing an ambassador with autism charity Anna Kennedy Online.

Scunthorpe entrepreneur Ben Pearson has been selected as an ambassador of national autism charity, Anna Kennedy Online, after opening up about his battle with the condition while growing up in the care system.

Ben, founder and chief executive of £5 million turnover firm BigClothing4U, was diagnosed with autism at an early age, before being placed in the care system at 10 years old.

In a recent interview with Dr Anna Kennedy OBE, the founder of the eponymous charity, Ben revealed that his autism made feeling accepted in care challenging.

The 27-year-old told how he had “faced more challenges than most,” from battling homelessness to mental health issues and suicide attempts. Since, he has used his voice to create change, including his most recent with fellow ambassador Harvey Price, son of model Katie Price and footballer Dwight Yorke.

He was born with a rare genetic disorder, septo-optic dysplasia and Prader-Willi syndrome, is partially blind and diagnosed with autism.

The Harvey’s Law Collection is a collaboration with his brand Uptheir Clothing, raising awareness of the work against online trolling.

Ben Pearson, chief executive of BigClothingForU.(Image: BigClothingForU)

Ben said: “It’s a great honour and privilege to be a chosen ambassador for such a disruptive and innovative charity.

“As someone with autism, I’ve often been misunderstood. I wish that I had someone like Anna and her incredible charity growing up to help champion change.