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New workplace harassment laws take effect in October: Is your business ready?
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New workplace harassment laws take effect in October: Is...

EIC is encouraging employers across the electrical and energy sector to review their workplace policies and...

EIC to offer free wills to over 55's in October
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EIC to offer free wills to over 55's in October

This October, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is bringing its free Will-writing service for...

Case Study: Overcoming workplace harassment and coercive control
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Case Study: Overcoming workplace harassment and coercive...

Power imbalances can create harmful and damaging workplace situations, leaving individuals feeling trapped and...

Women's Month: Breaking the Taboo on Menopause
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Women's Month: Breaking the Taboo on Menopause

The Electrical Industries Charity will be joined by Tanith Lee, a UK-based health coach and menopause...

Trekkers set off on 10-Day Vietnam journey for Electrical Industries Charity
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Trekkers set off on 10-Day Vietnam journey for Electrical...

This month, a group of determined fundraisers from across the electrical industry will take on an...

Keeping the door open: How compassionate support helped Chris Re-engage with life
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Keeping the door open: How compassionate support helped...

Suicide doesn't just affect the person who took their own life. It leaves a lasting impact on the loved ones...

Electrical Industries Charity calls for industry action during Suicide Prevention Month
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Electrical Industries Charity calls for industry action...

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is taking the opportunity this Suicide Prevention Month to encourage...

Electrical Industries Charity marks 121 years with Mental Health Awareness Walk across London
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Electrical Industries Charity marks 121 years with Mental...

On 10 September 2026, the EIC will celebrate 121 years with a 13 kilometre walk through London, bringing...

EIC and Ripple join forces for Suicide Prevention Awareness
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EIC and Ripple join forces for Suicide Prevention Awareness

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Ripple Suicide Prevention to...

Keeping pace with Amendment 4 and supporting the workforce doing it
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Keeping pace with Amendment 4 and supporting the workforce...

BS 7671 Amendment 4 reflects an industry adapting to new technologies, smarter systems and evolving safety...

Pride in the workplace: Creating safe, inclusive spaces for everyone
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Pride in the workplace: Creating safe, inclusive spaces...

June marks Pride Month, a time to reflect on the struggles the LGBTQ+ community has faced, while also...

Walk for Mental Health this May
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Walk for Mental Health this May

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is marking Mental Health Awareness Week and National Walking Month...

Marathon runners raise over £25,000 for Electrical Industries Charity
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Marathon runners raise over £25,000 for Electrical...

The 2026 London Marathon proved to be an unforgettable day for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), as...

EIC calls for support in final voting round of charity film awards
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EIC calls for support in final voting round of charity...

EIC is calling on industry professionals and the wider public to cast their votes as the final round of voting...

RWE joins Aico as sponsor of the EIC’s apprentice playbook
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RWE joins Aico as sponsor of the EIC’s apprentice playbook

The EIC is delighted to announce RWE as the latest sponsor of The Apprentice Playbook, which aims to reach...

Bring the Electrical Industries Charity to your event
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Bring the Electrical Industries Charity to your event

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is actively seeking opportunities to participate in industry events to...

Meet the runners making a difference in the electrical industry
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Meet the runners making a difference in the electrical...

Five dedicated runners are gearing up to take on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, in support of the...

How the EIC supported Esther through bereavement
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How the EIC supported Esther through bereavement

Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy – but when that loss comes suddenly and tragically, the...

Vietnam 2026: Meet the EIC’s first trekkers
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Vietnam 2026: Meet the EIC’s first trekkers

In October 2026, a group of determined fundraisers from across the electrical industry will take on an...

Aico joins EIC as first sponsor of apprentice training scheme
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Aico joins EIC as first sponsor of apprentice training...

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is delivering free, industry-specific mental health  and wellbeing...

A lifeline through hard times: How EIC supported an electrician through financial crisis
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A lifeline through hard times: How EIC supported an...

When financial hardship pushes people to the brink, it can affect every area of life – from mental health...

EIC 120 campaign film shortlisted for the Charity Film Awards
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EIC 120 campaign film shortlisted for the Charity Film...

EIC's 120-year anniversary film has been shortlisted for this year’s Smiley Charity Film Awards!

Join EIC in the final push to raise £120K
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Join EIC in the final push to raise £120K

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is getting close to its goal of raising £120,000 in celebration of 120...

Kilt up and step out: Join EIC’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026
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Kilt up and step out: Join EIC’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is excited to announce that the Kiltwalk is back for 2026 – and this...