Beneficiaries' stories - Case studies 37 - 42
Advice and support for Vera
Vera Griifin is a widow living
in Spilsby.
Her husband, Alan, having passed away following a lengthy illness, had worked for the East Midlands Electricity Board for over 30 years and as is so often the case when suddenly you are alone, Vera was in need of advice and support.
She approached EEIBA and John Westwood, Regional Welfare Officer, was able to help her deal with some of the many matters that had arisen following her sad loss, and in particular, arranged for EEIBA to make a grant to deal with one particularly high outstanding bill.
John has kept in touch regularly making further visits to ensure that she is well and has no further financial problems.
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.
