The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund

Also known as: Ccabf

The Chartered Certified Accountants' Benevolent Fund provides support to ACCA members and their dependants who are experiencing severe financial difficulties. The support given to beneficiaries ranges from one off payments to longer term support or a loan. ACCA operates in over 170 countries, and the Benevolent Fund's support is available to members worldwide.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026): £236,717; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 17 areas of operation

Country

Antigua And Barbuda Australia British Virgin Islands Canada Dominica Ireland Lithuania Mauritius Nepal Nigeria Oman Pakistan Scotland Sri Lanka Zambia Zimbabwe

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£266,598

Latest Expenditure

£236,717

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 18.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £493,041

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £165,087

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £196,179

Raising Funds £27,628

Governance £13,309

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2026	£266,598	£236,717				0 / 1
2025	£658,128	£223,807	£196,179	£5,872,127	£5,872,127	0 / 0
2024	£239,535	£147,895				0 / 0
2023	£230,596	£114,577				0 / 0
2022	£188,449	£143,544				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund

What does The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund do?

How much income did The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund report in 2026?

The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund reported total income of £267k and reported expenditure of £237k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2014 as charity number 1156341. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund?

The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund operate?

The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund operates across 17 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, British Virgin Islands and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Chartered Certified Accountants Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156341.