About us
At Anago, we believe that quality education is the bedrock of society. We support Multi-Academy Trusts with a budgeting and forecasting software that is intuitive and easy to use. With better tools, MAT finance teams can budget better – and that’s what really makes a difference to the lives of young people in the UK.
Since 1999
We’ve been delivering success to customers for over 25 years. And all of that knowledge is embedded in our software today. Our solution grows with your organisation, and adapts to the needs of its users.
We have always involved our customers in new product developments, and this remains true today. Our curiosity, collaborative instincts and drive to innovate ensures that we’re well prepared for the future together.
Where real impact matters
We help Multi-Academy Trusts make more informed budgeting decisions. Our easy-to-use platform equips finance teams with the tools to maximise the efficiency of their Trust’s financial operations.
When Trusts have the tools to make better budgeting decisions, they can close the gap between what their schools need and what they can afford. Anago’s software provides the insight and overview needed for Trusts to ensure they can deliver the best quality of education possible.
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.
Our team
“Whenever we contact support, we’re listened to, and we really feel heard and acknowledged.”
At Anago, we pride ourselves on our personal approach and the relationships that we forge when we collaborate with Multi-Academy Trusts. We work with finance teams to make a genuine impact – so their success is our success, too.
Working at Anago
Our team have a collective goal: to make an impact with their work. Anago employees are creative, driven people, and everyone brings their unique set of skills that helps us work towards our goal. Every day we learn from each other, refine ideas and strive for success – just like we do for our customers.
Our blog
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.
How MAT CFOs can turn 3-year forecasts into better board conversations
The real value of a three-year forecast isn’t that it predicts the future perfectly. It’s that it helps trusts prepare for it more intelligently. Here's a deep-dive on the wins that CFOs can seek out.