The IFA/IPA Group Benevolent Fund is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation [charity registration number 1202088]

About the IFA/IPA Benevolent Fund

The charity provides financial support for all current and former Group members and dependents faced with a sudden change in circumstance, such as illness or redundancy that is leading to financial hardship by awarding a non-repayable grant.

In the future the Fund hopes to provide bursaries and support to allow students to carry out and complete their accountancy education.

Independence

The charity is, and will remain, completely independent of the boards of either the IFA or IPA, with directors or staff unable to stand as trustees. It has its own trustees responsible for ensuring the effective running of the charity and award of grants. 

Benevolent Fund voluntary donation

You can make a voluntary donation on the IFA/IPA Group Benevolent Fund JustGiving page or donate when renewing your IFA membership.

Understanding the IFA/IPA Group Benevolent Fund webinar

Trustees

The trustees of the charity decide how the grants are distributed within the objectives of the charity. All grants remain confidential and the information is not shared with the IFA/IPA Group.  The current trustees are:

From the UK

• Ian Clark FFA FIPA
• Anjana Hirani FFA FIPA
• Dave Whittaker FFA FIPA

From Australia

• Lloyd Driscoll FIPA FFA
• Nola Luyten FIPA FFA
• Tony Rabah FIPA FFA

You may like to consider becoming a trustee of the charity - send an email to the address below.

How to apply for a grant

All applications will be assessed based on the Grant Making Policy agreed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most grants will be between £100 to £5,000 depending on circumstances and applicants will be subject to due diligence and to provide evidence of financial need.

To apply for a grant visit the IFA/IPA Benevolent Fund website and download the application form.

Contact

For further information about the fund or becoming a trustee please contact the trustees at info@ifa-ipa-benevolentfund.com