If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, we may be able to help. We provide means tested financial assistance in the form of monthly grants and donations for one off expenses.
We understand that each individual’s circumstances are just that, individual, so please contact us in confidence to discuss your particular situation to see if we can help.
We can provide financial support for:
Winter fuel payments
You might hesitate to turn up the thermostat if you're worried about how to pay the bills. That's why we're committed to making a fuel payment of £225 each winter to those who need it.
Benefits advice
Billions of pounds in benefits go unclaimed every year - from pension and tax credits to housing benefits and maternity grants. You may find yourself navigating the benefits system for the first time, or just trying to make sense of it all. We'll explore your options together and can even complete the applications with you.
Residential care top up fees
We can offer support with the top up costs of residential care or fund respite costs where care is being provided at home. Contact us to find out if you or someone you know is eligible for our support.
Adaptations and equipment
We have grants and donations available to help pay for home adaptations, white goods and even specialist equipment such as mobility aids.
Business start-up support
Thinking of starting your own business? If you’re unemployed or facing redundancy, you could qualify for a business start-up fund of up to £2000. You can also benefit from free business coaching to get your idea off the ground.
ICAEW subscription payments
We offer financial assistance for ICAEW members struggling to pay their reduced ICAEW subscription rate.
Funeral costs
If you’re struggling with funeral costs for an eligible member, we may be able to offer a grant to help.
Helpful advice
Real people, real stories
This experience completely opened my eyes to the support available to people in this profession. CABA is there for everyone, not just those in desperate need.
Your questions answered
Who is eligible for support?
CABA supports past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)1, ACA students2, ICAEW
Are your services means tested?
If you need financial support, we carry out a means test where we consider income, expenditure, capital and assets.
I am an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?
Our services are available to past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families.
CABA has supported me in the past; will I be able to receive support from CABA again?
We understand that circumstances change. If you have received advice and support from us in the past there are no time limits or restrictions preventing you from receiving support from us again.