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How AFC Wimbledon use Sage to make every pound go further

As a fan-owned football club, every decision has an impact. Sage 50 gives AFC Wimbledon and AFC Wimbledon Foundation the transparency and confidence to make decisions that matter.

Forecasting and managing money as a fan-owned football club

Fan-owned football club AFC Wimbledon doesn’t have a wealthy owner to fall back on. For the club, decisions must be informed and accurate, balancing sporting ambition, community impact and financial sustainability. Beyond the touchline, charity arm AFC Wimbledon Foundation also needs to juggle funding as they continue to grow programmes supporting young people, female coaches, and the wider community.

We have to forecast ahead and make sure we're spending well.

Laurie Hill
Finance Director, AFC Wimbledon

Trusted financial data for confident decision making

Now that the teams behind AFC Wimbledon and AFC Wimbledon Foundation use Sage 50, they can confidently manage budgets, forecast future spending and making informed decisions. With Sage 50 both organisations have access to the same reliable data, allowing them to support growth while staying financially responsible.

When we're applying for grant funding or planning future projects, we need complete confidence in our numbers.

Phil Hastings
CEO, AFC Wimbledon Foundation

Less time on admin, more on creating lasting change

Now that financial reporting is streamlined, staff spend less time manually producing reports and more time supporting players, coaches and community programmes. Trusted data gives AFC Wimbledon and AFC Wimbledon Foundation the confidence to grow sustainably and invest in key initiatives like LeaD ON, focusing resources where they make the greatest impact on the community.

Now that I'm working much more closely with the finance team, what used to take me a full day a month is done instantly.

Sophia Axelsson
General Manager, AFC Wimbledon Women

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