Benevolent Fund

Benevolent Fund

The Engineers Ireland Benevolent Fund provides much needed financial assistance to engineers in need and their families.

What is the Benevolent Fund?

  • The Benevolent Fund, founded originally in 1969 provides assistance to engineers in need and their families.
  • The fund is administered by the Benevolent Fund committee which consists of a combination of employed and retired engineers, who meet regularly to administer the fund.
  • The Benevolent Fund is a registered Charity and operates under strict rules and principles.

The officers of the fund are:

  • John Higgins – Chairman
  • Ray Sexton – Past Chairman
  • Pat May – Hon. Secretary
  • Ron Bergin – Hon. Treasurer
  • Sarah Cluxton
  • Majella Henchion 
  • Fergus Keane
  • Kevin Madden 
  • Don McEntee 
  • Brian Torpey

How the Benevolent Fund is funded

The Benevolent Fund is supported by a variety of sources such as, donations, bequests, fundraising events and Engineers Ireland members’ subscriptions.

How can I contribute?

Donate by post

Send a cheque made payable to The Engineers Ireland Benevolent Fund to:

  • The Finance Department
    Engineers Ireland,
    22 Clyde Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Contact Us


The Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Engineers in Ireland is a registered charity (No. CHY 8082) with its principal office at 22 Clyde Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.