Charity Accounting

Charity accounting isn’t just a numbers game—it’s about telling a financial story that donors, regulators, and trustees actually understand. This course unwraps the essentials of accounting for the charitable sector, from core concepts and standards to fund reporting and charity-specific account management.

You’ll learn how charity accounts are structured, what makes fund accounting unique, and how to produce reports that meet legal and ethical expectations. It’s ideal for those working with nonprofits or hoping to add a purpose-driven edge to their financial skills—without needing to pretend spreadsheets are your hobby.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand accounting principles as applied to charitable organisations.
• Recognise key features of fund accounting and their importance.
• Create reports suited to nonprofit sector expectations.
• Apply relevant policies to structure accounts properly.
• Navigate charity-related accounting standards confidently.
• Use fund tracking to maintain financial transparency and accountability.

Who is this Course For:

• Finance staff working in the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Bookkeepers maintaining records for charitable organisations.
• Accountants handling restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Volunteers responsible for financial reporting.
• Admins supporting charity management teams.
• Trustees who oversee financial accountability.
• Fundraisers curious about how funds are allocated.
• Entry-level finance staff exploring charity-specific work.

Career Path:

• Charity Accountant – £32,000/year
• Fund Accountant – £34,500/year
• Finance Officer (Nonprofit) – £30,000/year
• Accounts Assistant (Charity) – £27,500/year
• Trusts & Grants Coordinator – £28,000/year
• Charity Finance Administrator – £25,000/year