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This benefits calculator is supplied by Turn2us, a free, independent service which helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.

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Are you faced with financial difficulties? There are various UK benefits that you might be missing out on that can help you get back on your feet. Use our free and confidential calculator to quickly understand which benefits you are eligible for and get applying today. 

 

how does the benefits calculator work? 

Quick, easy, and confidential. Answer a few simple questions to discover benefits you might qualify for, and you’ll be matched with potential funding opportunities in minutes. Then simply choose the benefits that suit you the best. 

what kind of benefits could I receive? 

There are benefits available for all kinds of circumstances. If you are struggling, use the calculator to see what you can apply for. Benefits may include: 

  • Support for carers, including allowance and travel costs 

  • Back to school payments for school essentials 

  • Bereavement payments 

  • Childcare benefits 

  • Disability benefits and allowances 

  • Financial support for those struggling with bills  

what’s the difference between grants and benefits? 

Benefits are provided by the government and typically based on low income of a specific need. Grants are provided by various organisations, such as charities, not-for-profits and benevolent funds. 

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This Benefits Calculator is supplied by Turn2us, a free, independent service which helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.

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Who is eligible for support?

We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), ACA students, ICAEW staff members, and the family and carers of members and students. 

  1. No matter where your career takes you, past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England Wales (ICAEW) are eligible for caba’s services for life, even if you change your career and leave accountancy 
  2. ACA students (ICAEW Provisional Members) who are either an active student or have been an active student within the last three years are eligible for caba's services 
  3. Past and present staff members of the ICAEW or caba are eligible for caba's services for life, even if you leave either organisation. Please note, for former employees, our financial support is only available to those who have had five years continuous employment with either organisation 
  4. Family members and carers of either an eligible past or present ICAEW member, ACA student or past or present employee of the ICAEW or caba are eligible for caba's support. We define a family member as a: 
    1. spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner 
    2. widow, widower or surviving civil partner who has not remarried or cohabiting with a partner 
    3. divorced spouse or civil partner who has not remarried or cohabiting with a partner 
    4. child aged up to 25. Please note, children aged between 16 and 25 are not eligible for individual financial support 
    5. any other person who is dependent on the eligible individual supporting them financially or are reliant on the eligible individual’s care 
    6. any other person on whom the eligible individual is reliant, either financially or for care 

You can find out more about our available support both in the UK and around the world on our support we offer page and by using our interactive eligibility tool. 

Are your services means-tested?

If you need financial support, we carry out a means test where we consider income, expenditure, capital and assets.  

*Please note none of our other services are means-tested. 

I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?

Unfortunately not. We only support past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families. If we are unable to support you, where possible we will point you to help elsewhere.

caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?

We understand that circumstances change. If we’ve helped you in the past there’s no reason why we can’t help you again. You can contact us at any time. Please call us if you need our help.

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