Research shows that every year 2.5 million adults get an electric shock in their homes or garden, any of which could have caused injury or death.

The charity, through its activities and partnerships, aims to ensure that consumers’ needs are recognised and that issues of electrical safety are given the appropriate priority.

During this process Electrical Safety First works closely with the Fire Service, CFOA[7] and Local Authorities around the UK.

Electrical Safety First and ECA together own Certsure LLP, which trades using the NICEIC and ELECSA certification brands.

[8] The rebrand was launched alongside a YouTube video which brought popular 70s/ 80s animation Charley Says back to life, with the help of David Walliams who provided the voiceovers.