2008-04-04
SELECT, Scotland’s trade association for the electrical, electronics and communications systems industry, has made a major contribution to the welfare of the people who work or have worked in this highly-skilled sector.
Dougie Geddes, the president of SELECT, presented a cheque for £11,000 to the Electrical and Electronics Industries Benevolent Association, the only charity that exists to provide help to the needy and distressed of the electrical and electronics industries and any connected or allied industries and sciences in the UK.
The magnificent sum was realised from the proceeds of SELECT’s own benevolent fund, which the trade body has run as a charity for decades. SELECT’s board decided to dissolve the fund in light of continually increasing costs entailed in auditing and compliance with regulations imposed by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
SELECT also awarded a sum of £11,000 to its own Electrical Engineering Training Foundation. These monies will be ring-fenced in an account to provide funds and bursaries for people who would not otherwise be able to afford training.
Dougie Geddes, who made the presentation at Archerfield Links Golf Club, East Lothian, said: “SELECT is more than pleased to be able to help EEIBA, which does such valuable work for people who have been involved in our industry. It is also gratifying to be able to direct such a substantial sum towards our own foundation.”
Jim Speirs, President of EEIBA, said: “Contributions such as SELECT’s make it so much easier for us to provide information and advice to families and individuals in need, provide grants and financial support. We cannot thank SELECT enough.”
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Related contacts
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| David Wright, Head of External Affairs at SELECT, tel. 0131 445 5577. |
David Wright
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Source: SELECT PR |
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