FAQ

What is EEIBA?

EEIBA (The Electrical and Electronics Industries Benevolent Association) is a registered charity (in England and Wales and in Scotland) whose aims and objectives are to relieve need and distress by offering practical support and encouragement as well as financial grants to people connected with the electrical and electronics industries. > Back to list

Which industries does EEIBA cover?

Anyone connected with the following trades and industries: electricity generation, electricity distribution, electricity supply; electrical manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and contracting; electronics manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and contracting and trades unions/professional institutions. > Back to list

Who is eligible?

Employees, former employees, retired employees and close dependents of all of the above who work in or have worked in the electrical and electronics industries. > Back to list

How old is EEIBA?

EEIBA was founded in 1905 as The Electrical Trades Benevolent Institution.

If you are interested in the history, ask for ‘One Hundred Years – celebrating the first century of the EEIBA’ by sending an email to fundraising@eeiba.org (a small donation of £10 to offset postage and packing will be appreciated but is not essential – cheques should be made payable to EEIBA). > Back to list

Governance - who is responsible for EEIBA’s management and forward planning?

EEIBA is governed by Council. Council is made up of representatives from various industry sectors.

Council Members combine their roles as Trustees of the charity, Directors of the company and Members of the Association.

A full list can be seen in the Annual Review. Council is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation, for establishing policy and monitoring performance. > Back to list

EEIBA staff

EEIBA staff team is responsible for executing policies and practices in respect of the delivery of support and advice services (welfare), fund-raising, financial controls and governance. > Back to list

What are EEIBA’s Branches?

Right from EEIBA’s earliest days, local groups of volunteers, connected with the electrical and electronics industries, have met to provide a most welcome focus for EEIBA’s aims and objectives and to undertake fund-raising activities and events.

Branch fund-raising contributes greatly to EEIBA’s annual income and to our awareness and understanding objectives. > Back to list

How can I apply for help?

By either contacting EEIBA’s Head Office or one of its regional welfare offices. > Back to list

How can I volunteer?

There are many ways in which you can help as a volunteer by either making contact with your local Branch or if you wish to become a volunteer welfare visitor by contacting EEIBA’s Head office to receive an induction pack. > Back to list

How can I donate and support the charity?

The Donations page on this website describes a number of ways which individuals and companies can support their industry’s charity. The key message here is that ‘if you don’t help no one else will’.

As, with all the other occupational benevolent in the country, EEIBA does not have any access to public funds and is not normally able to raise money from the general public. > Back to list

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a tax efficient way of donating to charity. Gift Aid allows EEIBA to claim the basic rate of income tax from a tax paying donor via the Inland Revenue. Therefore, for every £1 donated under Gift Aid, EEIBA can claim an additional 28p. > Back to list

What if I am a higher rate tax payer?

If you are a higher rate tax payer, EEIBA can still reclaim the basic rate. However, when you complete your self assessment tax return, you can donate the difference between your higher rate and the basic tax rate by ticking the appropriate box. > Back to list

I would like to make a gift to EEIBA in my Will. What information do I need to include?

The main things to include are our name, registered office address and registered charity numbers as follows:

EEIBA, 8 Station Parade, Balham High Road, London SW12 9BH
Registered with the Charity Commission: 1012131
Registered as a charity in Scotland: SCO38811

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What happens if I don’t have a Will?

If you do not leave a Will, you cannot ensure that your assets are distributed as you would wish. Your assets may be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. > Back to list

If I have left a gift to EEIBA in my Will, should I tell you?

Yes, if you have included EEIBA in your Will it would be really helpful to let us know.

That way we can keep you up to date with all that is going on in the Association and, most importantly, it gives the opportunity of thanking you for your kind generosity. > Back to list