Accountancy occupational charity caba recently celebrated its 140th birthday. Founded in 1886 after a group of ICAEW council members personally stepped in to gift £50 to a junior colleague suffering from a terminal illness, the Chartered Accountants’ Benevolent Association has been there for generations of accountants and their families ever since.
In the past 20 years the charity has spent £37m supporting those in need, including financial grants, counselling, career coaching, and practical advice.
Dr Cristian Holmes, Chief Executive at caba, says: “For 140 years, caba has been here for every member of the ICAEW community when they need support most. While the profession and its landscape has evolved significantly over that time, the pressures people face – whether they are financial, personal, or professional – remain.”
