Beneficiaries' stories - Case studies 19 - 24
A warm, damp-free winter
Mr Agnew's house was damp, so he was advised by his local council to install central heating.
EEIBA was first contacted when it was approached by SSAFA to contribute towards the cost.
Once it was confirmed that Mr Agnew, aged 73, had worked for the Yorkshire Electricity Board for 32 years, we took over the lead position from SSAFA and worked with RWE Npower Benevolent Society so that the central heating could be installed.
Shortly after this, Mr Agnew's bathroom was adapted to have a walk-in shower instead of a bath. The cost of this was covered by an adaptation grant.
However, partial re-tiling was required and the Benevolent Society covered this cost. As a result of the Society's assistance, Mr Agnew has been able to enjoy a warm and damp-free winter.
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.
