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Financial management software

Accounting software for charities and non-profits

Take control of your charity’s finances and free up time to focus on what matters most: your mission.

Spend less time on admin and more time driving real change, knowing every pound is working for your cause.

You’ll never have to worry about SORP compliance again. Our solution takes care of SOFA reporting, Gift Aid, and VAT automatically, giving you complete confidence and clarity.

Gain real-time visibility across all your funds so you can plan strategically, make informed decisions, and maximise impact.

People using charity accounting software

Complete Confidence in Charity Finance Management

Close the month in days, not weeks

Month-end shouldn’t mean chasing spreadsheets, reconciling disconnected systems or working late to meet deadlines. Yet many charity finance teams still lose days every month manually consolidating data.
Access brings your finance data into a single system, automating key processes so you can close faster, reduce errors and regain time for higher-value work.

What this means for you:

  • Shorter, more predictable month-end closes
  • Less manual consolidation and rework
  • More time to focus on insight, not admin

Give trustees real-time insight without extra work

Trustees increasingly expect timely, forward-looking insight, not static reports that reflect the past. Producing this manually puts extra strain on already stretched finance teams.

Access provides live dashboards and trustee-ready reporting, so decision-makers always have a clear view of performance without additional reporting effort.

What this means for you:

  • Real-time visibility across funds and entities
  • Clear, consistent reporting for trustees
  • Fewer last-minute data requests

Stay compliant as regulations change with confidence

SORP compliance, Charity Commission returns and partial VAT exemptions create ongoing pressure for charity finance leaders. Manual processes increase risk and make compliance harder to manage as requirements evolve.

Access automates statutory reporting and embeds compliance into your finance processes, helping you stay audit-ready and confident year-round.

What this means for you:

  • Automated SOFA and SORP reporting
  • Reduced compliance risk and manual checks
  • Greater confidence at audit time

Maintain full control of restricted funds at all times

Managing dozens of restricted funds with different conditions is complex and spreadsheets make it easy to lose oversight. One mistake can damage trust and create compliance issues.

Access gives you real-time visibility across all restricted and unrestricted funds, helping prevent breaches before they happen.

What this means for you:

  • Real-time monitoring of fund balances
  • Built-in controls to prevent overspend
  • Clear audit trails for fund usage

10,000+ Not For Profit professionals use our charity financial management software

"Access has saved us more than 200 hours each month, equating to £50,000 per year."  

Says Atafford Cruse, Head of Finance at Church Mission Society

Wave goodbye to inefficient systems, reporting challenges and lack of confidence in your data. Say hello to streamlined processes, accurate data, insightful analytics and easy reporting. Meet your legal obligations with our charity finance system for non-profits, churches, and more.

Start your success story, just like Church Mission Society, that saved £50,000 per year with our accounting software for nonprofits.

Discover The Finance Software That Works for Non-Profits

Automatic SORP & Charity Commission Compliance:

  • One-click SOFA generation
  • Restricted fund breach prevention alerts
  • Direct Charity Commission return mapping
  • Built-in Gift Aid automation (R68 compliant)
  • VAT partial exemption handling
  • Complete audit trails for every transaction

Multi-Dimensional Fund Management

  • Unlimited restricted, unrestricted, and designated funds
  • Multi-dimensional reporting (Fund × Project × Cost Centre)
  • Automated allocation rules
  • Controlled inter-fund transfers
  • Real-time fund balance monitoring

Transform Board Reporting:

  • Live KPI dashboards with trustee access
  • Automated reserves monitoring against policy
  • 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts
  • Multi-entity consolidation in minutes
  • Integrated narrative and financial reporting

Integrated Planning & Analysis

  • Multi-year budgeting across income streams
  • Rolling forecasts based on actuals
  • Cost allocation modelling
  • Activity-based sustainability monitoring

Month-End in Days, Not Weeks

  • Automated bank reconciliation with direct feeds
  • Batch processing for hundreds of transactions
  • Automated accruals and recurring journals
  • Exception reporting focus
  • Workflow automation for routine tasks

Empower Your Entire Finance Team

  • Self-service reporting for budget holders
  • Mobile approvals for remote working
  • Controlled data entry for project managers
  • Two-way Excel integration

From spreadsheets to modern charity accounting

Here’s the difference modern charity accounting makes.

Plan Type
Features:
Efficiency Manual Process
Efficiency With Access Financials
Month-end close
10+ days
3-4 days
Restricted fund monitoring
Monthly spreadsheet updates
Real-time breach prevention
SOFA preparation
2 days
30 minutes
Trustee reports
3 days
2 hours
Audit preparation
6-8 weeks
2 weeks
Multi-entity consolidation
5 days
2 hours
Grant reporting
Days compiling from multiple sources
Hours with integrated reporting

Integration with Charity CRM, Donor Management & Grant Systems

  • Native Access integrations with Access Charity CRM, PaySuite, and Expense Management
  • External system connectivity for donor management platforms, fundraising tools, and grant tracking software
  • Automated data flows from donation processing and CRM directly into financial records
  • API flexibility to connect with your existing charity technology stack
  • Single source of truth across all revenue streams and fund management
  • Complete audit trails maintained across all integrated systems for compliance

How Access Financials Transforms Your Non-Profit

Access Financials provides instant consolidation across all your sites and entities. Whether you're managing a care home group, NHS trust, or multi-site healthcare provider, you can see your complete financial position in real-time. No more waiting for month-end to understand performance.

Integrated Compliance & Reporting

  • Built-in templates for NHS returns, CQC submissions, and SORP reporting save weeks of preparation time. 
  • Automatic audit trails and approval workflows ensure you're always inspection-ready.
  • Generate statutory accounts, management reports, and KPI dashboards without manual intervention.

Connected Finance & Operational Systems

  • Seamless integration with Access Charity CRM, donor management platforms, fundraising tools, and grant tracking systems. 
  • Automated data flows eliminate manual entry between donation processing, CRM, and financial records whilst maintaining complete audit trails for Charity Commission compliance.

Automated Billing & Income Management

  • Simplify complex billing across NHS contracts, local authorities, and private payers.
  • Automated invoice generation, payment matching, and debt management reduce administrative burden by up to 40%. 
  • Handle partial payments, top-ups, and third-party contributions with ease.

AI-Powered Financial Intelligence

  • Access Evo brings AI assistance to charity finance with intelligent alerts about budget variances, automated invoice coding suggestions, and predictive cash flow analysis. 
  • Ask natural language questions about your finances and receive instant insights, all within a secure, GDPR-compliant environment.

Over 10,000 Non-Ptofit professionals use our charity accounting software to save time and achieve even more

Access Evolve: Complete Digital Transformation for Charities

For charities seeking more than finance software, Access Evolve offers a unified cloud-based platform combining:

  • Access Financials for accounting
  • Access Charity CRM for donor management
  • Access PaySuite for payments
  • Access Expense for spend control

Why Choose Access Evolve for Your Charity?

Secure Cloud-Based Platform: Enable staff, stakeholders, trustees and volunteers to submit data, complete tasks, action approvals and view relevant reports remotely and securely - perfect for distributed charity teams and remote working.

Enhanced Audit Compliance: Beyond standard accounting, Evolve provides comprehensive audit trails for all transactions across your systems. Track public and donated funds with designated authority levels and approval procedures that safeguard proper use of funds across every department.

Seamless Integrations: Two-way Microsoft integration enables easy creation of management reports using familiar Excel templates. Connect Access Financials with Access Charity CRM for donor management, Access PaySuite for payment processing, and Access Expense for complete spend control - all with single sign-on convenience.

Ready to transform the way your organisation works?

Get in touch today, our experts will help you find the best solutions for all your requirements.

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Charity accounting software FAQs

What is charity finance software?

Charity finance software for senior finance leaders is specialised technology that goes beyond basic bookkeeping to handle:

  • Multi-dimensional fund accounting with unlimited restricted funds
  • SORP-compliant statutory reporting including automated SOFA generation
  • Complex grant management across multiple funders with different terms
  • Consolidated reporting for multi-entity charity groups
  • Strategic planning tools including scenario modelling and reserves management
  • Trustee-ready dashboards and narrative reporting

How quickly can we implement Access Financials?

Implementation timelines depend on complexity, but typically:

  • Simple single-entity charity: 8-12 weeks
  • Multi-entity group: 12-16 weeks
  • Complex group with trading subsidiaries: 16-20 weeks
  • All implementations include data migration, training, and parallel running options to minimise risk.

Will Access Financials integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. Access Financials provides:

  • Direct integration with Access CRM, PaySuite, and other Access products
  • Open APIs for fundraising databases
  • Bank feed connections with all major UK banks
  • Two-way Excel integration for flexible reporting
  • Import/export tools for data exchange

How does Access Financials ensure SORP compliance?

Compliance is built into the system architecture:

  • Chart of accounts pre-configured for SORP categories
  • Automatic SOFA and notes generation
  • Updates applied automatically when SORP changes
  • Charity Commission return formats included
  • Audit-ready reports with full transaction trails

Is there free accounting software for charities?

Yes, there are free accounting software options for charities, but many are limited in functionality. Our affordable charity accounting software is tailored for UK charities, providing greater features like audit trails, fund accounting, and real-time reporting.

How do I choose the right accounting software for my charity?

When choosing accounting software for charities, look for features that cater to your charity's size, complexity, and regulatory requirements. Consider scalability, ease of use, and whether the software allows for integration with your existing systems.

What makes Access charity accounting software different from others?

Our software is specifically built for the unique needs of charities and nonprofit organisations. Unlike general accounting software, our system includes features like fund accounting, project management, and statutory reporting compliance that cater directly to the requirements of UK-based charities. Plus, we provide ongoing support to ensure your charity can continue to grow and thrive.