Welcome to the ICE Benevolent Fund We support with: Grants Counselling Wellbeing Debts

The ICE Benevolent Fund is a charity that helps all civil engineers who are, or have been, members of ICE. Find out more about how it started and what our vision is in the about us section of our website.

We have a wide range of services available that support ongoing personal development and wellbeing, as well as emergency support to help you in times of crisis. See more here.

If you need to speak with someone immediately, call our helpline number.

The Ben Fund supports spouses, long term partners (2yrs+) and dependent children (under 18yrs or physically/mentally dependent adults) of ICE members, former members and deceased members. Please complete the online eligibility questionnaire or contact the office if you would like to discuss your personal circumstances.

Either you, or your direct family member (spouse/long term partner & father/mother/guardian of those under 18yrs) needs to have been a paid member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for over 1yr to qualify for support. In the case of former members, 5yrs consecutive paid membership is required to qualify for support. Check your eligibility online or call the office for more details.

Please contact the Ben Fund office and they can verify your length of membership.

We have webinars and workshops to build your personal resilience and confidence, which will help you through the professional review process. However, for advice around the professional review you need to contact the Institution of Civil Engineers.

You can donate to the Ben Fund via various routes, including donating via MyICE, standing order, cheque donations and leaving a gift in your will. Information on all of these options can be found here.

The average amount we receive in voluntary donations from ICE members is £308,000, compared to £630,000 paid out in grants. Every penny donated by members, goes back to an ICE member or their family in need. See our impact pages to hear from members themselves about how we help.

We would love to have you on board. If you like the work we do and have some time to volunteer, there are many ways you can get involved and be part of our team. Visit our get involved page to hear from Ben Fund staff and Trustees and to find out more.