CHARITY NEWS
LATEST CHARITY NEWS AND APPEALS FROM THE IEBA AND THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES CHARITY…
Don’t suffer in silence
D ue to the Covid-19 pandemic the Irish Electrical Benevolent Association (IEBA) was forced to cancel all its 2020 fundraising events. These included the Leopardstown Race day in March, the two-day IEBA summer golf days in Dublin and Cork and its main event, The Winter Ball. The IEBA would normally raise around €60,000 from these events to provide help people in the electrical industry in need of assistance. Thankfully, the charity was still able to help the 12 families that approached it for help this year but with without funding it will leave a substantial shortfall in its account for 2020. In his President’s Appeal letter to IEBA members Cel O’Reilly, President of the IEBA asks for donations to help shore up that funding hole. He writes, “I am fully aware that 2020 has been a difficult year for our Electrical Industry, but I would really appreciate your generosity and support to the IEBA Committee at this difficult time.” IEBA is a fully registered charity: CHY 14424 and company donations over €250 are allowable for tax relief. For a personal donations, the IEBA can gain an extra €112 tax refund from Revenue for every €250 received as a certified donation. Cel reminds members, “You can bring a case of hardship or help a family in difficulty by making contact with any IEBA Committee member. You can also visit our website at www.irisheba.ie and click on the Apply for an Assistance button.” He thanks members for their continued support and adds, “hopefully, we can meet up and enjoy each others company again in 2021.” An urgent appeal from IEBA President
A t the Electrical Industries Charity they’ve been highlighting some of the most prevalent issues facing men today, including domestic abuse. It can be difficult to discuss these issues and the Electrical Industries Charity want to stop the stigma surrounding health and other issues men face. For example, if you’re a man in an abusive relationship, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Abuse of men happens far more often than you might expect. Figures suggest 786,000 men every year experience domestic abuse within their relationship. However, men are often reluctant to report abuse because they feel embarrassed, fear they won’t be believed, or are scared that their partner will take revenge. The Electrical Industries Charity can help to provide a safe haven away from the turmoil of your home life. Their free and confidential hotline is open 365 days a year and their dedicated team of welfare workers are here to help you no matter your circumstance.
Cel O’Reilly, President of the IEBA
HOWTODONATE
1 Bank online to Bank of Ireland BIC BOFIIE2D IBAN IE98 BOFI 9002 8794 1097 27 2 Go to www.irisheba.ie and click on the donate button 3 Post a cheque to: Irish Electrical Benevolent Association 6 the Mill Building, The Maltings Bray Co Wicklow 4 Or make contact with any committee member (see contact details)
You can contact the charity support team on support@electricalcharity.
org or call: 0800 652 1618. www.electricalcharity.org
IEBACommitteeContacts
Aidan Hayes......................+353 (0)87 2333008 Jim Rice ..............................+353 (0)87 6207667 Ian Brodigan .....................+353 (0)86 6445010 Jimmy Whan ....................+353 (0)87 2994199 Tony Murphy ....................+353 (0)87 1232612 Jack Hegarty ....................+353 (0)87 2786995 Pat Tully ..............................+353 (0)86 6060678 Dan Fisher .........................+353 (0)87 988 0598 Phil Kane ............................+353 (0)86 2448140
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