The budgeting and forecasting platform that MATs can trust
We put the trust back in budgeting
Moving away from spreadsheets and outdated budgeting systems can feel like letting go of the safety net. But a small change can make a big impact. At Anago, we make budgeting and forecasting simple, effective and measurable.
Better budgeting. Brighter futures.
Whe do what we do to make a positive impact on the quality of education for every pupil. More effective budgeting empowers financial decision-making – and it’s the students who end up benefitting.
Our platform has been built with the input and insight of finance teams from multi-academy trusts. It’s an easy way to take control of finances, automate processes and harness powerful, data-driven insights.
Simply put, we have designed a budgeting and forecasting solution that’s accessible and easy to use.
Features
- Dashboard overviews
- Monthly financial reporting
- Multi-year financial budget
- Staff budgeting
- Dynamic user interface
Our work with UK trusts
A smarter way to budget for Strive4 Academy Trust
Strive4 Academy Trust needed a budgeting platform that could help it move away from multiple sources of truth, time-consuming formula work, and the constant risk that one small error could throw everything out of line.
A budgeting platform for everyone at Empower MAT
Clunky and dated platforms can prompt a cycle of financial inefficiency for MATs. Instead, Empower needed a solution it could genuinely trust to improve its budgeting planning – so it turned to Anago.
Why we do what we do
Our software delivers more comprehensive financial control for multi-academy trusts. By helping finance teams manage their Trust’s time, money and resources more effectively, we’re doing our bit to ensure that every student gets the education they deserve.
Our latest insights
Using AI to support financial management
Katie Hutton talks to Thomas de Nooij about the benefits of using AI to support finance functions within a school, and illustrates how FD Forum members can share information and provide support to each other.
A board-ready budget narrative: how to explain risk, reserves and tough choices clearly
By the time a budget reaches the board, most of the technical work has already taken place. Assumptions have been tested, staffing plans reviewed, income lines checked, pressure points discussed and draft positions refined with senior leaders and finance colleagues.
The remaining challenge is not simply to present the numbers accurately. It’s to help trustees understand what those numbers mean.
How small trusts can build a 2026–27 budget with fewer surprises
For small academy trusts, budget season is rarely just about the numbers. It can also be about keeping the trust steady, giving trustees confidence, and avoiding that sinking feeling when the best laid plans start to go awry.
Curious what Anago can do for you?
- What is multi-academy trust budgeting software?
- What does our MAT budgeting software do?
- How do we work with UK academy trusts?
- How to choose the right MAT budgeting software?