Welcome to the Benevolent Fund of the IMechE
As the major charity for professional mechanical engineers, we offer financial and practical support in times of need. This can be anything from being unable to work due to an accident or illness, having to accommodate special needs and disabilities, or lacking sufficient funds for retirement. Please note that we are only able to help members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and their dependants, but all grades of members are eligible.
Looking for support?
If you’re looking for help for yourself or someone you’re caring for, visit our How we help section. You’ll find detailed information on the services we provide, as well as a detailed Guide to finding support.
“It gave me a great feeling of warmth and pleasure that, in the midst of a very busy life, you stopped long 
enough to think of me.” Helen Baker
Helen Baker contacted us for help after her husband died. You can read the rest of Helen's story in the How we've helped section.
Looking for advice?
Why not try one of our specialised helplines? You can get expert advice on the following areas:
- Financial - Covers everything from debt management to financial planning. Find out more
- Legal - Informs you on your legal rights and options. Find out more
- General - Deals with everyday queries from health and education to family matters. Find out more
Get in touch
If you want to talk to someone about your situation or you can't find what you need, find out how to Contact us here.
Engineers work together to raise charity awareness
Four benevolent funds, serving the needs of over 1.2 million professional engineers, have pooled resources in a joint effort to promote the role of benevolence in the 21st century. Read more here.
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Registered Office: 3 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ
Registered Charity No. 209465
Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales