About us
We’re the Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund and we’re your charity. If you're a chemical engineer or a close family member, we're here for you.

No matter what life throws at you, we offer support and assistance, walking alongside you every step of the way. Whether due to job loss, health issues, family matters, or housing problems, we're here to help.
Our history

Founded in 1928 by a dedicated group of chemical engineers, our mission has always been simple: to provide help to chemical engineers and their families in times of need.

For over 90 years since we've stood by our community, ready to lend a hand.

How we’re funded

We’re funded by generous donations from chemical engineers as part of their IChemE subscription.

To those who have kindly donated to the Benevolent Fund over the years, thank you. Your support has helped many friends and colleagues when they’ve needed it the most.

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Our services

We offer a range of support, including:

  • Financial assistance and grants
  • Advice and support
  • A listening ear
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Everything you tell us is treated with the strictest of confidence. Although we work closely with IChemE, we’re an independent charity with our own board of trustees.

Can you play your part?
The donations from our profession are vital to continue our work supporting chemical engineers and their families in crisis. Could you help us?
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