Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association
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The Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (caba) is a benevolent association[1] for Chartered Accountants and their dependents[2]. Benevolent charities are organisations that provide financial and well-being support to individuals and families facing difficult circumstances[3]
History[edit]
Originally founded in 1886 [4] to 'provide for the relief of necessitous persons who are or have been members of either ICAEW or the former Society of Incorporated Accountants and their dependents[5]. It was based at Moorgate Place (1886-1965), City House, 56-66 Goswell Road (1965-c.1982) and 301 Salisbury House, London Wall (c.1982-2001). In 2001 it moved to 3 Cottesbrooke Park, Heartlands, Daventry, before a move to Rugby and its current home at Merrett House, Rugby[6]
Governance[edit]
caba is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, monitored by the Charity Commission to ensure that aims are charitable and funds used for the benefit of its members and communities in which they are active. caba follows the Charity Commission's Charity Governance Code as a tool for continuous improvement.
The governing instrument is the Memorandum and Articles of the Association[7]
Committees[edit]
caba operates four committees[8], with volunteer input, to oversee the activities of the association:
- Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
- Support Users, Service and Engagement Committee
- Investment Committee
- People, Culture and Governance Commitee
Operations[edit]
caba supports financial health for beneficiaries through financial grants, energy cost payments, debt advice and essential living expenses[9]. caba supports the mental and pshycial health of its beneficiaries, also offering career advice, legal advice and a training programme [10]
caba often produces whitepapers on issues impacting on accountants, including stress and burnout[11][12] and addiction[13]
In 2022 caba spent £5m on charitable activities[14][15]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Britian Explained. "List of benevolent funds".
- ↑ caba. "people we help". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ "What are benevolent charities?". The Association of Charitable Organisations. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ Denney, John (2023). The History of Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association, 1886-2011 125 Years of Supporting Chartered Accountants and Their Families Through Difficult and Challenging Times. Rugby: CABA (published 2011). Search this book on
- ↑ "CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION | London Metropolitan Archives". search.lma.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ caba. "about us". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ caba. "accounts and governance". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ caba. "trustee and committee members". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ caba. "financial support and grants". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ caba. "webinars and e-learning". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ "CABA: Stress within the accounting profession - IAB | Supplement June 2022". accounting.nridigital.com. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ "More than half of accountants suffer with stress". www.icaew.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ Post, Hippocratic (2023-05-03). "Addictive patterns in young accountants". The Hippocratic Post. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ "CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION - Charity 1116973". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ caba. "our impact in 2022". www.caba.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
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