As part of a new strategy, caba says it wants to reach out and help 80,000 ICAEW members, students, and their families.
This is a big shift for the charity, which believes more needs to be done to help members and students, who are increasingly struggling with mental health pressures and financial stress.
The charity feels the demand is there. Last year its digital resources were accessed 60,000 times and 5,000 people were supported on a one-to-one basis too.
CEO Cristian Holmes, said: “Evidence suggests that those who face challenges often don’t reach out for support as quickly as they might, and that’s something we want to change. We’re working hard to raise awareness and break the stigma around asking for help. After all, our only purpose is to listen, help and assist.
“Our recent needs analysis has highlighted that there are as many more people who could be benefitting from our support. We believe that at least 7,000 individuals could benefit from our direct support each year. Beyond that, caba plays a crucial role as a trusted source of information, helping people find the right resources – we estimate up to 70,000 people could be reached through our wider guidance and tools.”
To learn more about caba’s services and how to get support, visit: https://www.caba.org.uk/what-we-do/support-we-offer.html
