Stephen lives in Long Eaton with his wife Samantha and two young children Amie and Jack. He worked for 10 years as a contracting electrician for a Nottingham based ECA member company.
Stephen has a mental illness, which meant he had to take time off work, and eventually, resigned from his job. This put a strain on the family finances so he approached the EEIBA and asked for financial help.
As a result, the EEIBA gave him help and advice on State Benefits, provided him with an immediate needs grant and a weekly grant to help him and his family through this difficult time.
This year the charity is requesting your help by supporting the 2008 Christmas Card Appeal.
North West Branch Committee Christmas Lunch
Speakers this year are Mr Johnnie Casson, comedian and Pat Crerrand ex Celtic and Manchester United.
Eaton is celebrating 100 years of its MEM brand by setting up and running a 'Centenary Fund'.
This is a matched funding scheme to support its customers in raising money for a good cause in 2008 and 2009.

Yorkshire Ridings Power Ball. A fun filled and lavish reception was recently held at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.
Jim Speirs - EEIBA President and chief executive NICEIC Group.
"The EEIBA is a charity which covers anyone who is facing hardship, from the shop floor, to the board room, in the electrical and electronics industry."
At the Annual General
Meeting held on 2 July, President, Jim Speirs, reported on an improved performance for EEIBA - Read more in this issue of EEIBA's magazine.