ICEL Night Walk Up Snowdon Powered by Emergency Lighting raises £2,170 for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC)

In the early hours of Saturday 15th March, a dedicated team from The LIA, alongside industry members, embarked on a challenge – climbing Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) at night. This event was more than just a test of endurance; it was organised to raise awareness of the critical role of high-quality, compliant emergency lighting, while supporting the incredible work of the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC).

The EIC provides crucial assistance to those within the electrical and energy industries, ensuring support is available whenever individuals or their families face challenges, at any stage of life. By undertaking this challenge, our team aimed to highlight the importance of emergency lighting in maintaining safety and wellbeing.

The challenge itself began at 3am, with participants aiming to reach the summit before sunrise, and before the emergency lighting batteries ran out. Their teamwork was clear as they pushed forward in the darkness, relying on their preparation, keen sense of direction, and the support of their fellow climbers.

We are incredibly proud to announce that we raised £2,170 for the EIC. A huge thank you to Clevertronics and Fox Lux for their generous product donations, which supported The LIA team throughout the night and day. We also want to extend our gratitude to those who attended and completed the challenge with us: Ayça Donaghy, Morgan Thomas, Melissa Duckett, Kyle Lindsay, Jack Anthony, Sarah Ellis, and Dan Griffiths from The LIA, Martin Green from Hochiki, Matt Higgins from Mackwell, Steve Rham, Tom Skevington, and Sophie Jongen from P4, Ellie Warner and Caroline Armstrong from Lux Box, Mark Jones from Fox Lux, and Kevin James from One Lux

Reflecting on the experience, The LIA CEO, Ayça Donaghy, shared “I completely underestimated how debilitating total darkness can be. Even powering up our emergency lighting kit in the absence of any other light was stressful, reinforcing the critical need for compliant emergency lighting to work automatically when needed. The cold, the endurance, and Snowdon’s treacherous terrain pushed us to our limits, but team spirit and the generosity of our sponsors kept us going. A huge thank you to everyone; those who took part, those who donated products, and those who supported the EIC charity with their donations!”

Technical Operations Manager, Dan Griffiths, who organised the experience, added: “This hike tested our limits, but it was a powerful way to demonstrate the significance of emergency lighting. Seeing so many members of our industry come together for a common cause was fantastic. Thank you to all who participated and donated.”

The LIA’s and ICEL’s commitment to emergency lighting doesn’t stop here. Join the industry on Thursday 11th September 2025, at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London for the inaugural ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025. Organised by industry experts ICEL, this event will feature a carefully curated programme covering a wide range of essential topics, presented by leading figures in the sector.

This exclusive gathering will bring together key stakeholders across the entire emergency lighting supply chain, from manufacturers to end-users. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this extraordinary event that promises to shape the future of emergency lighting.