Beneficiaries' stories - Case studies 31 - 36
Cold Winter? – Not for Rhoda and Frank!
Rhoda and Frank Thompson
live in Sutton on Sea having
had many years service with
Philips.
Prior to that, Frank served in the RAF.
Their central heating boiler developed a problem that meant they had to find £2,000 for a replacement.
Frank contacted EEIBA and was visited by the Regional Welfare Officer.
He looked into their employment history, made sure that they were receiving the correct State benefits and researched the Warm Front scheme.
He then wrote on their behalf to Philips, the RAF Benevolent Fund and other charities, so as to try to 'spread the load'.
Rhoda and Frank can now rest assured that following contributions from the RAF, Philips and EEIBA, they can look forward to a warm 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.
