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Charity finance management solutions for Not For Profit organisations
Charity finance management software gives your finance team one place to record income and spend, control purchasing and expenses, and report to trustees and funders. Access Financials is our cloud-based financial management software for UK not-for-profit organisations. Watch the short overview below, then use the guides to compare options.
What does a charity finance management system do?
The ledger is one part of the job. Most charity finance teams also need to:
- Report income and spend by project, so funders can see what each grant paid for. Learn more about project-based accounting.
- Control expenses and purchasing, including claims from volunteers and staff who work away from a desk.
- Forecast cash, so you know what the charity can commit to next quarter.
- Give trustees current figures without waiting for a month-end pack. Learn more about financial reporting.
Charity finance management solutions for professionals
Charity finance professionals have a responsibility to ensure sustainable cash flow, allowing your charity to deliver on your mission and make a greater difference to more lives.
However, with disparate systems, providing comprehensive information to the board and funders and helping secure future donations can be challenging.
Watch the video to see how building an efficient, integrated, and cost-effective financial management platform can support the pursuit and delivery of your charity aims, mission, and growth plans; removing out-of-date, disparate, and disconnected systems that are increasing potential risk and cost to your charity.
See the bigger picture with Access Financials
Explore resources
Increase control and oversight on your accounting projects
A guide for finance professionals in the Not For Profit sector looking to understand the principles of project-based accounting and the benefits for NFP finance teams – a must-read to increase control and oversight on your projects.
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This guide explains how technology holds the key to helping organisations to manage volunteer absence and expenses more efficiently.
8 steps to follow when reviewing your finance software
A guide to choosing and implementing the right financial software for your organisation.
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Charity finance management system most-asked questions
What is charity finance management software?
A charity finance management software helps a charity record, control and report its money. That covers the ledger, purchasing, expenses, cash forecasting and the reports trustees and funders ask for. Access Financials is our cloud-based option for UK not-for-profit organisations.
How is it different from charity accounting software?
An accounting software records transactions and produces accounts. A finance management system adds the controls around them: purchase approvals, expense claims, forecasting and project reporting. If you are comparing packages, start with our guide to the best accounting software for charities.
Which finance systems are tailored for hospices and hospital charities?
Access Financials has a dedicated page for hospices and hospital charities.
What should we check before changing finance software?
List the reports your trustees and funders need, the systems that feed your ledger, and who approves spend. Our 8-step guide and four considerations before changing charity accounting software cover the rest.