Benevolent fund

Elderly retired members of Engineers Ireland.

Widowed partners or dependents of current or former members.

Members of Engineers Ireland or their immediate relatives suffering illnesses and in need of financial assistance.

Individuals in need of general financial support if they cannot support themselves.

In the case of all of the above individuals, cases for granting assistance is in exceptional circumstances and if deemed by the Benevolent Fund committee to be deserving of such assistance.  

Families or individuals struck by tragedy or serious illness or employment difficulties resulting in financial crisis.

Simply fill in the application form sign and return to the Benevolent Fund committee at:

The Benevolent Fund committee
Engineers Ireland,
22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

**It is important that all of the information requested is provided and accurately stated.

Yes, all applications are treated as strictly confidential.  If assistance is recommended, client reference numbers rather than client names would be used and all information relating to applications are kept in locked confidential files.

(If you are making an application and feel that there might be a conflict of interest or personal reason for not having your application assessed by any member of the committee please enclose an appropriate letter to the chairman with your application for assistance and we will ensure your situation is assessed taking into account your concerns.)

Once a completed application form is returned, it will be passed to the committee for consideration.

Normally a member of the committee will be assigned to meet with either the applicant or potential beneficiary, then with another committee member make a recommendation to the Benevolent Fund committee on whether or not assistance is considered appropriate etc.

Then, if assistance is offered; it would be on a monthly, quarterly or lump sum basis depending on the particular circumstances and needs of the applicant.

An annual review of each client receiving assistance is carried out to ensure that continuing assistance to them is appropriate.