Author: Emma Power

From Volunteer to Vietnam Trekker: Dolapo Olunlade’s EIC Journey

A steadfast volunteer on the EIC’s Emerging Professionals Board, Dolapo Olunlade is already making waves as the next generation of the industry enters the workforce.

Dolapo first got involved with the charity through a meeting for junior colleagues at RWE. There, she discovered that the Emerging Professionals Board was looking for new members and felt this was an exciting opportunity to engage with the industry in a deeper way.

Dolapo says she was struck by the EIC’s initiatives to support new entrants to the industry.

“I saw that there was quite a lot of talk about helping apprentices and graduates. The industry is seeing younger people come in, and sometimes you don’t realise that you have that support available for you. I found it admirable that apprentices and those who were training could feel included in the industry—they’re not excluded in the care programmes that are available.”

Making Connections Across the Industry

Dolapo says the most memorable moment of her time with the EIC to date was at London’s “Lean In Brunch”, an event focused on diversity and inclusion within the industry.

“I just found it admirable how open people were about their experiences and just talking about inclusivity within the industry. It was great being there and interacting with other people from across the industry, and it was good to see the strides that the industry has made and how EIC is a contributor to that,” Dolapo says.

She adds that her work on the Emerging Professionals Board has opened her eyes to many aspects of the industry she hadn’t previously seen.

“It’s a very broad industry that the EIC has brought together”, she says, “it’s interesting to talk to people from different parts of the industry. You get to learn from their experiences and apply it to your own side of things,” she says.

Anyone Can Make a Difference

The Emerging Professionals Board works to introduce the charity to new entrants in the industry, signposting them to support and encouraging participation. Dolapo says it’s an eye-opening experience to realise that anyone in the industry can make a difference, whether you’re a senior leader or just starting out.

“It’s bringing into the consciousness for each of us that we are able as employees within that industry to also enact change,” she says.

For Dolapo, the most rewarding part is seeing ideas discussed in board meetings become reality.

“I think that’s very rewarding because then you see programmes or campaigns that we’ve discussed in our meetings go out and then you see fundraising values shoot up and you’re like, oh yeah, that’s really good. People are buying in into this and yeah, just coming on board to see that,” she says.

Preventing Fires, Not Just Putting Them Out

When it comes to the EIC’s overall impact on the industry, Dolapo highlights initiatives such as the Apprentice Support Programme as particularly important.

“Even if our apprentices are not reporting a high level of mental health crisis, we want to still put those guardrails in place so that it would not get to the point where it gets to a crisis level. It’s not just about putting out fires; it’s that companies are also able to put in guardrails before there is any fire to put out,” she says.

Looking ahead, Dolapo would like to see more businesses across the industry actively engaging with the EIC.

“I think there are still pockets of the industry that are not actively involved. They know of EIC just at the corner of their minds, but being actively involved in the events and in fundraising and in awareness for their employees—I’m hoping that’s something that will increase,” she says.

Dolapo is also excited to take part in the EIC’s upcoming Challenge for a Cause, which will see her trekking through Vietnam for ten days. There’s still time to sign up for the challenge and join her—click here to find out more.

Final Words of Advice

Dolapo’s advice to anyone considering following in her footsteps is not to underestimate the impact they can make.

“EIC is for everyone and anyone within the electrical and energy industry. Don’t discount yourself and don’t discount the impact that you can make. It’s never too small an impact. It’s never too big an impact. If you have time, if you have resources, or certain skills—bring it to the table. And if it’s help that you need, you can also get it from the EIC. “

If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

Thank you for helping us raise £130,000!

Wrapping Up Our 120th Year

In 2025, the Electrical Industries Charity celebrated 120 years of supporting our industry. To commemorate this incredible milestone, we set ourselves a bold challenge: to raise an additional £120,000. We’re thrilled to announce that, in early November, we smashed our target, reaching an impressive £130,000 all thanks to our amazing community!

To mark 120 years, we launched our 120 Challenge Calendar, inviting our community to take part from home and show their support in creative ways. The very first challenge was to “bail out” our trustees and the EIC management team, who spent the day locked up in a makeshift jail in the middle of nowhere. And we don’t mean this figuratively — our trustees are still recovering from how cold it was in that cell! Thankfully, our community banded together to bail them out and kick-start our 120th year celebrations with a bang.

Our Managing Director, Jess, led the charge throughout 2025, taking on a series of incredible fundraising challenges. Her mission was to rally 1,000 supporters from across the UK to each raise £120 for the Electrical Industries Charity — all while experiencing new thrills and overcoming personal challenges along the way.

In honour of the four nations we serve, Jess completed one challenge in each country:

Wales (March): Jess began her journey by ziplining over Penrhyn Quarry. This combined with the efforts of our Jail or Bail challenge raised an impressive £15,000 towards our total

Scotland (April): She and a team of supporters took on the Glasgow Kiltwalk, boosting the total to £21,000 in the process

England (July): Jess and a growing team of supporters walked over 20 miles in the Thames River Path Challenge, bringing the tally to £50,000

Northern Ireland (October): The final challenge saw Jess and her supporters abseil from Belfast’s iconic Europa Hotel. The total was now at £109,000, with just £11,000 left to reach our goal!

 

A group of six EIC supporters pose for a photo wearing abseiling helmets
EIC supporters prepare to abseil off the Europa as part of the final #JoinJess Challenge.

A Community Effort

Throughout the year, our community truly went above and beyond. Supporters took on bungee jumps, cycled 55 miles, skydived from 14,000ft, completed triathlons, ran marathons, baked cakes, dressed up, and so much more — all in the name of raising vital funds for our charity.

We genuinely couldn’t have achieved (and surpassed) our £120,000 goal without our steadfast, passionate community. Thank you for making our 120th year one to remember!

Reflecting on this massive success, Jess says she was inspired to see the community come together for a good cause.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure completing the #JoinJess challenged this year. Seeing the community rally together with the shared goal of raising vital funds for our charity was truly something special,” she says.

“Now that we’ve achieved this milestone, it’s important that we look to the future and keep the momentum going so that the EIC can continue to offer vital support to our community for another 120 years and beyond.”

A collage of various people in our community doing things like skydiving, climbing mountains, and running marathons.
We couldn’t have reached our goal without our community!

A Final Thank You

As we close the chapter on our 120th anniversary celebrations, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for everything our community has achieved together. Your dedication and generosity remind us why the Electrical Industries Charity exists: to support, uplift, and strengthen our industry. Here’s to building on this success and continuing to make a lasting difference, for the next 120 years and beyond.

Once again, we’d like to than our amazing community! We simply would not have been able to raise these vital funds without you.

Joining the Journey: Dean Thomas on Making a Difference in the Industry

With nearly two decades in the electrical industry, Dean Thomas has seen first-hand how important support and community are to the people who keep the sector running. Now a dedicated member of the Western Committee of the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), he’s focused on raising awareness of the charity’s work and encouraging others to get involved.

Discovering the EIC

Dean first heard about the EIC just four years ago. Through his work with CEF and word of mouth from his colleagues, he began to become more familiar with the EIC and started to attend events.

“I went along to the Equinox Ball with the Western Committee, invited by Gary Hutchins, the committee chair. That’s really where it started. I got sold on the journey and what the EIC does.”

Two years later, he officially joined the Western Committee. “All the good things the EIC was doing — the benefit to people and the industry — really resonated with me. I have a young family, so knowing the charity is there to help when needed made it feel important to get involved. I wanted to do my bit.”

Open to Everyone

What resonates most with Dean is how accessible and inclusive the charity is.

“It’s open for everyone,” he says. “No matter what support people need, the charity is there to support them, and everyone in our industry can turn to it.”

Dean says that a sense of openness and community is what makes his involvement so meaningful. “Having a young family myself, I know that if I ever faced hard times, the Electrical Industries Charity would be there for me. That really resonates and it makes the work feel personal, knowing other families are being supported”

Making an Impact

One of Dean’s proudest moments came at a golf event earlier this year. “My golf partner mentioned he knew three people personally who had benefited from the EIC — one from a serious accident and others in smaller but still important ways. Hearing that first-hand was a real moment of pride. It’s proof that what we do is helping in the right way”

Dean sees this kind of real-world impact as central to the EIC’s mission for both individuals and businesses. “The charity gives people something to lean on when they need it,” he says. “And for businesses, it provides a platform to do good in our industry and raise awareness. It’s a win-win.”

Looking to the Future

Although he’s only been involved for a few years, Dean has already seen the EIC’s reach grow. “Even in my time, more regions have opened and more volunteers have joined,” he explains. “I can only see that continuing. The more committees we have, the more local awareness we’ll build — and that’s essential for the charity’s future.”

He’s also proud of the Western Committee’s continued success and the way new members are bringing in fresh energy. “Events like the Equinox Ball and our golf event are getting bigger and better every year. We’ve got new members in the committee with fresh ideas, and younger people attending our events which is great for both the industry and the charity’s future.”

This year, Dean helped co-organise the Western Committee’s golf event in honour of Mick Brown, a founding member and much-loved figure in the industry. “It was an honour for Gary to ask me to co-organise it,” Dean says. “The event went brilliantly. Everyone on the committee got involved, and it was a real team effort. We also celebrated the EIC’s 120th anniversary at the Equinox Ball, which was another great chance to raise awareness.”

“Just Get Involved”

Dean’s message to anyone interested in making a difference is simple. “Just get involved,” he says.

“It doesn’t matter how small or large that involvement is, it will be rewarding. Whether you volunteer, support an event, or just spread the word, every little helps. I think people can be hesitant when something feels a little unknown, but once you get involved and see the benefit, it all becomes clear. If you have any passion to help support the EIC, just ask the questions and start the journey.”

If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

David Pownall on Connection, Change, and the Future of the EIC

With over two decades of experience in the electrical sector, David Pownall, Vice President of Power Systems for Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, has seen first-hand how vital community, innovation, and compassion are to the industry’s success. As a trustee for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), he’s committed to helping the charity stay relevant and resilient as it enters its next era of support.

A Longstanding Awareness, A Growing Involvement

David had known about the EIC for much of his career but became more involved after joining Schneider Electric six years ago.

“I’d known about the charity for years,” he says, “but it was really through Schneider that I began to understand the scale and impact of the EIC’s work.”

Through Schneider’s wellbeing initiatives and the EIC’s mental health and training support, David saw the charity’s work in action. “It just connected,” he says. “What Schneider stands for and what the EIC delivers overlap in a really meaningful way.”

Building a More Connected Industry

For David, one of the most powerful aspects of the EIC’s work is how it brings together such a wide and varied industry.

“This industry is incredibly diverse,” he explains. “If you look at utilities or generation, you’ve got more structure, but then you move into this network of independent contractors, self-employed people, and small firms – thousands and thousands of them. What the EIC does is create a sense of connection across all of that in a way that hasn’t happened before.”

He believes this sense of unity is essential for the future. “If we’re going to do more to look after each other and build something that’s more than just a trade, then that’s where I see the EIC as being really important.”

Celebrating Milestones and Raising Awareness

To celebrate 120 years of the EIC, David has been helping to raise awareness within Schneider Electric and across the wider industry. From promoting the anniversary across internal communications to taking part in fundraising events, his enthusiasm for the cause is clear.

“Jess put me in prison for a day,” he laughs. “It was absolutely freezing, and she didn’t let me out until I’d raised enough money to secure my bail. But it was great fun and a brilliant way to start the year, and we raised a fantastic amount for the charity.”

Looking Ahead: Keeping the EIC Relevant

As a trustee, David’s focus is firmly on the future.

“For me, the question is: how do we make sure the EIC is still relevant in another 20 years – and in another 120 years?” he says. “The world is changing. It’s digitising, electrifying, and moving away from fossil fuels. That’s creating new opportunities but also challenges for people in our industry. Jobs are shifting, new skills are needed, and we’ve got to make sure the charity keeps adapting to that.”

David is particularly passionate about engaging younger generations and supporting apprentices as they enter the sector.

“There’s a huge number of people who’ll retire in the next decade,” he explains. “We’ve got to make sure we’re attracting the next set of people who’ll carry the EIC forward. Unless people understand the value of charity and are prepared to invest their time, our future isn’t secure. That’s why I love the work around apprentices and the Emerging Professionals Board. It’s about planting that seed early and showing people why this matters.”

A Collaborative Vision

One of the aspects David enjoys most about being a trustee is the opportunity to work with peers from across the sector.

“You spend your life in your own bubble. I live in the Schneider bubble, others are in their own,” he says. “But when you come together as trustees, you get this mix of perspectives from every corner of the industry. Everyone’s looking at the same issues through a different lens. It’s fascinating, and I’ve learned a lot from it.”

A Call to Get Involved

When asked what advice he’d give to anyone considering getting involved with the EIC, David is clear: “Just come along. Attend an event, talk to a trustee, ask questions. There’s a role for everyone, whether that’s fundraising, volunteering, or simply spreading the word.”

And as the EIC celebrates 120 years of support, David’s focus remains on the future.

“If we can make a difference to even one person, that’s a job well done,” he says. “The EIC has been there for generations, and our job now is to make sure it continues to be there for generations to come.”

If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

Adrian Parry has worked in the electrical industry for nearly 30 years, firstly as an Electrical wholesaler before moving into manufacturing and has served as Chair of the EIC’s West Midlands Committee for the past 10 years.

“I never thought for a minute that that one day I’d be the chair for the region”, says Adrian, “It started with wanting to join in and offer a bit of help.”

What started as a small step towards giving back has grown into a deep commitment to supporting others in the industry he’s proud to be part of.

“I’m glad that I’ve chosen to give that bit of time to an industry charity rather than something outside of the industry.”

Supporting the Front Lines

What resonates most about his work with the EIC is the support offered to our recipients, including contractors and those who work on the front line.

“Something I’ve discovered since coming on board is the passion of everybody within the charity wanting to give and support the industry. Being able to support them [charity recipients] when they need it most is what really matters” That’s what resonates most with me. Being able to support when someone in our industry needs us,” he says.

For Adrian, the most rewarding part of working with the EIC has been taking part in so many events.

“When you’re involved delivering a successful event and everybody’s had a good time, there’s not many greater feelings, frankly. And as a result you’ve helped raise vital money for the charity. So that is without question is one of the most rewarding things for me”, says Adrian.

Adrian’s proudest achievement to date was last year’s Christmas Lunch. After a rocky start during Covid, with just 53 attendees, their most recent lunch welcomed 350 guests and raised over £17,000 for the EIC.

“To this day I still choke up when I talk about it, because to go from nothing to that is just astonishing.”

Looking ahead to this year’s Christmas Lunch, Adrian says he is hoping to build on that success.

“I don’t want to put pressure on anybody, but I’d love to put more in the pot this year. We’ll see how it goes. All we can do is put on a great show and hopefully that might just give people reason to give what they can.”

Amplifying the Future

Looking to the future, Adrian says he’d like to see the West Midlands committee expand, with as many ideas and perspectives as possible feeding into their plans.

“We need more activity; we need more action. It’d be great to expand the committee out to a few more people and get a few more different trains of thought coming in. Varied experiences and knowledge, we benefit from discussing options with people from the manufacturing side as well as wholesalers. Ideally, we’d love to get some contractors on board too.”

Adrian believes the impact the EIC has on individuals and businesses in the industry can be life changing. He hopes to increase awareness, particularly among those working in manufacturing and contracting.

“I would love to see larger companies communicating to their own teams what the EIC is about, to make them aware of what we can do to support that side of the industry. […] The people that are likely to benefit most from our services in a lot of cases are the ones that don’t know enough about what we do.”

You Get Out More Than You Put In

“Absolutely do it.”

That’s Adrian’s advice to anyone wanting to get involved with the EIC.

He says that the combination of charitable work and the opportunities to network and meet others across the industry makes volunteering incredibly worthwhile.

“You always get more out than you put in. That would be my golden rule to anybody wanting to join.”
If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

It’s thanks to the hard work and dedication of volunteers that the EIC are able to continue providing vital services to people struggling in our industry. Simon Hildred, regional manager at KSR Lighting and Chair of our East Midlands Committee, shares his story of how he got involved with the EIC.

More Than Meets the Eye

With 30 years in the industry under his belt, Simon was familiar with the EIC and knew that we offered help to people in the industry. However, it wasn’t until the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, when he saw people around him struggling with finances and mental health, that he decided to look more closely.

“We started looking at it, and it became more and more obvious that the charity really did a lot more than we originally thought, and it could help a lot more people. So we started getting really involved.”

Simon knew from then on that he wanted to raise awareness of the EIC, from there, the East Midlands Committee was born.

New Committee, New Opportunities

As a relatively new committee, Simon sees a real opportunity to attract fresh and diverse voices to East Midlands events.

Simon says they are “very fortunate in the East Midlands because we’re relatively new as a committee, so we are getting different people involved […] we’re still finding our feet, but we’re delighted that more and more people are getting involved.”

Simon says he’d like to see attendance at East Midlands events continue to grow and hopes to welcome more contractors and more women in the industry to future gatherings.

“Our mantle is: more inclusion. The more people want to come, and the more different people that want to come, the more likely you are to sell out the events and raise cash for the charity. But not only that, raise the awareness of how the charity can help people”, he says.

Support That Goes Deeper

One of the things that resonates most with Simon about the EIC is the breadth of support it offers.

Through conversations with friends and colleagues in the industry, he’s seen first-hand the impact the EIC has had on individuals – from those going through difficult divorces who were offered legal help, to friends whose family members accessed mental health support through the charity.

“You never know when you’re going to need somebody. That’s why we want to get involved. That’s why I want to raise the awareness and raise money. Because it’s not just for the guy who falls off a ladder and breaks his leg, it’s all inclusive.”

Simon says the most rewarding part of working with the EIC is seeing the impact that the events have on people.

“As soon as you see all those people in that room enjoying themselves and at the end when you announce what you’ve done, there’s no better feeling.”

Simon’s Advice?

“Get involved. It’s definitely worth it. There isn’t that much time commitment, and you never know if you’re going to be the one who needs help in a week, a month, or even in six month’s time. Be positive, help out, be active – because the feel-good factor is amazing.”

If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) relies on the dedication of volunteers who give their time to support our work. This month, we shine a light on Darren Misiak, Business Development Manager at Brook and Mayo and vice chair of the East Midlands Committee, whose passion for raising awareness is making a real impact.

How it Started

In 2022, Darren was exploring ways to launch his own charity for the industry when he came across the EIC. With nearly four decades in the electrical sector, he was surprised he hadn’t heard of us before.

“I’ve been in the industry 40 years nearly and I had never heard of the charity, when I looked into it further, I was amazed at what you do and wanted to get involved. So I made the phone call.”

Noticing the absence of a regional committee in the East Midlands, Darren quickly rallied like-minded contacts and organised the first local fundraising event.

He was motivated by the clear value EIC could offer to businesses in the area.

“The services you offer were services I could see us at Brook and Mayo calling on you for, and that if we needed to, there was somewhere to go. I could see the benefit for our lads and ladies that work for us, along with other businesses in the area,” says Darren.

Raising Money and Awareness

Darren’s goal with EIC is simple; raise awareness, raise money.

“It’s literally just that, isn’t it? For us to raise more money and put more events on, we need to have more people aware of the charity in the region and hopefully the right people that want to support it as well. It shouldn’t just be take, take, take – you’ve got to give as well”, he says.

Since 2022, the East Midlands Committee has hosted numerous events. Darren remains especially proud of their first.

“The first event was pretty stand out because we did it ourselves, and we stepped into the unknown. It was a dinner. I think they had 150 people attend, a couple of comedians, some raffles. It was straightforward, but everybody loved it.”

For Darren, keeping momentum and generating awareness is a hugely important aspect of the work he and the committee are doing for the EIC.

“I think that the main goal for us is now that the word’s out that we’re here, we’re doing things. We’ve got 2 events in the calendar already – the February Dinner and the Summer Golf Day. We’ve only been doing them two years, but they’re already in people’s minds in their calendars. I think people are looking forward to them, but I think again, the awareness is paramount.”

A First-Hand Connection

Darren’s dedication stems from seeing EIC’s impact first-hand.

“A few of our lads have had to call the charity in the past and they’ve really helped, which I do like to hear. We’ve got a couple of stories here where the guys have phoned up and got the help they needed, or their families got the help they needed. I relay that back to other contractors that if your guys are struggling for whatever reason, or your immediate family’s struggling, the charity’s there.”

He also stresses that EIC’s services are free for anyone in the industry.

“The first question [contractors] ask generally is, ‘how much does that cost a year?’ I say it doesn’t cost you anything. You don’t have to subscribe or anything. If one of your guys has an issue and calls up, it won’t cost them anything.”

Make a Difference

Darren is eager to continue putting on events for the EIC. He says the most rewarding part of what he does is knowing that the money raised will help someone out down the line.

Hid advice to anyone thinking of getting involved?

“The more ambassadors we get, the better. It takes very little time, doesn’t cost you anything, but just do some work to promote the charity because we need it. There is a big, big lack of awareness in this area. So the more volunteers we can get, the better.”

If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

With over 30 years in the electrical distribution sector, Andrew Moseley is a passionate and forward-thinking advocate who is committed to raising awareness about what the EIC provides for our industry.

Accessible Support

Andrew recalls his first encounter with the EIC early in his career, when it was still known as the EEIBA. The fact that the EIC’s comprehensive support services are accessible to all within the electrical and energy sector, with no memberships or fees, was something that really resonated.

“It isn’t an exclusive thing; there aren’t many criteria for accessing support. It’s very accessible for all,” he says.

As commercial director for CEF, Andrew has developed a deep appreciation for the charity and how it supports those in need.

“It’s not just fundraising; it’s also about helping to deliver the support that people need when they’re at the most vulnerable.”

Increasing Support and Awareness

One of Andrew’s proudest achievements working with the EIC is seeing how support has grown over the years, and especially when CEF helped to fund mental health awareness training for apprentices back in 2021.

“Working with the EIC meant we could make a meaningful contribution”, Andrew says, “but it’s not about just one big thing, it’s the compound impact of all the smaller things that our teams contribute that I’m most proud of.”

Andrew’s EIC connection runs deep. His son, Elliot, having climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the “Challenge for a Cause” last year along with two other colleagues from CEF.

“I’m proud that Elliot is supporting the charity, and of what the CEF team achieved, not only physically, but of the money they raised to help the EIC do more.”

Andrew is working with a number of CEF colleagues and suppliers to create their own “Challenge for a Cause” next year to help raise funds. He’s also looking forward to the Northwest Autumn Networking Lunch, which takes place in October.

Every Little Counts

Andrew is immensely proud of what the Northwest Committee has achieved in the short time since its inception.

“I think there’s a really dynamic committee now in the Northwest which is great to see. It’s rewarding to know that together we are making a difference.”

Through its Bluestem business, CEF provides electrical appliances to the EIC at no charge. Andrew says, “it’s humbling, really, that something small like a microwave that we all take for granted most of the time, can put somebody back on track or help them make a fresh start.”

Andrew stressed the importance of giving, doing what we can each of us can even if it’s a small amount.

“It doesn’t have to be hundreds of pounds – it can be something much smaller. It’s about contributing and make a difference. Every little really does help.”

Get Involved

Andrew encourages everyone to support the EIC by getting involved or contributing without hesitation.

“It’s our industry charity, and if we don’t support it and help ourselves, who will? Maybe one day you’ll be on the other end of the charity asking for help,” he says.

“The more we do to keep the charity relevant, visible, and strong now, the better for those who need to access support from the EIC in the future.”

If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved—whether as a volunteer, supporter, or committee member—click here to find out more about the ways you can make a difference.

Over Halfway to our 120 Year Anniversary Target!

We’re over halfway there! This month, we hit a milestone and have raised £72,200 – all thanks to our incredible community.

So far, we’ve challenged you to complete a new challenge each month to help us reach our £120,000 goal. Together with our supporters, we’ve also…

  • Ran the London Marathon
  • Cycled, kayaked, and trekked over 30 miles in our Snowdon Sea to Summit Challenge
  • Completed an epic 1,245-foot zipline over the Clyde at a height of 100 feet
  • Walked 14 miles in the Glasgow Kiltwalk
  • Walked 21 miles in the Thames Path Challenge

We have £47,800 left to raise with just 4 months of the year to go, the finish line is now in sight. Now is the perfect time to join us for the final push to £120,000!

Want to get involved? Here are some ways you can help us reach our goal:

  • Donate as a company or individual

One simple way you can help us out is by simply donating either as a company or as an individual. For full information on how to make a donation, visit our official 120 year celebration fundraising page.

  • Do what you do best

Do you have a special talent, interest, or skill? You can fundraise for us by utilising whatever it is that makes you, you! Tackle a trek, host a bake sale or take part in an organised event like a Tough Mudder on our behalf.

To get started on your fundraising journey contact us at fundraising@electricalcharity.org or set your fundraising page up by clicking here.

  • Spread the word

Raise awareness about the important work we do by displaying our branding throughout your workplace, sharing our socials, or repping our logo on your workwear. You can access all the materials and resources needed here.

  • Join Jess in Belfast this October

This year, our MD Jess has been busy challenging herself to walk, zipline and abseil across the UK on her quest to rally 1,000 supporters to raise £120 each. Her final challenge of the year takes her to Belfast, Northern Ireland on October 12th, where she will be abseiling off Europa Hotel. There’s still time to get involved by supporting us with a donation or setting up your own fundraising challenge.

Thanks to our dedicated supporters, we’re closer than ever to our goal of raising £120k to mark 120 years of the EIC. Learn more about our 120 year celebration here.

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