ICAS Cares is a charity dedicated to supporting past and present ICAS members, their dependents and future CAs facing hard times. The organisation continues the help previously provided for over 100 years by the Scottish Chartered Accountants’ Benevolent Association (SCABA).

Life-changing events can happen to anyone, and are often unexpected. Whether its ill health, unemployment, debt or a relationship breakdown, we are here to help from the moment you step on the path to becoming a CA.

We offer a non-judgmental and confidential ear when it’s needed most, as well as three core pillars of support:

1. Emotional support

Access to our Outreach Coordinator, who will:

• Offer time to understand your situation
• Help you identify and explore solutions
• Work with you to plan a way forward

2. Practical support

Assistance to:

• Get appropriate advice and benefits
• Understand and obtain third party support (such as financial advice or counselling)
• Identify and reach out to other organisations providing that support

3. Financial support

A helping hand to ease money worries, including:

• Short-term emergency funding
• One-off grants (to help pay for things like home adaptions, funeral/moving costs, rent arrears or re-training support)
• Extended financial support (with regular reviews)