CABE
was founded as a Catholic managers association in 1938 and became
ecumenical at the time of Vatican 2. CABE is a
Christian organisation dedicated to bringing Christian values and
moral principles to the world of work, particularly at executive
level; it is a registered Charity. That still remains a valid and
important task for all Christians who are called to work in business
and commerce. The significance of business in our society has never
been greater, and for Christians to serve there is our response
to the challenge of the Incarnation.
CABE has always
had a distinctive role, and as we address the future it is appropriate
to look at the key features that CABE represents.
It has tried to address in particular the demands placed upon Christians
who hold positions of responsibility in business, where the most
challenging situations can occur. CABE started
off as a Roman Catholic initiative and its first Director, Hugh
Kay, was a Roman Catholic, but its second, Stanley Kiaer, who is
still a Trustee, is an Anglican, and we now welcome Christians from
a range of denominations. Consequently CABE has
a goodly heritage on which to draw.
Some of the milestones in its
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CABE and Women on the Move launches a new partnership as from 1 October 2007. Read the press release.
The launch in 2006 of the ‘Principles
for Those on Business’ and related initiatives. For information about the CABE ‘Principles for Those in Business’
please go to the Principles website www.principlesforbusiness.com
The launch of the CABE Paper series in 2002, which
complements the Hugh Kay Lectures and are held 2 or 3 times each
year
The establishment of the Hugh Kay Memorial Lectures in
1989, which continue to attract eminent speakers from different
walks of life
The creation of ‘The Institute of Business Ethics’
in 1986, which became an independent Charity in 2000
The publication of ‘The Creation of Wealth’ by Brian
Griffiths in 1984 (now Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach)
The institution of an ongoing quarterly fellowship discussion
over a supper which is now evolving into the CABE Network |
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