The perfect POS solution for non-profits and charities
Make running a charity a breeze with an Epos Now point of sale (POS) system, where you can easily manage stock, accept payments, manage volunteers and more.
The ideal POS solution for non-profits
Save time
Improve your processes and save an average of 10 hours a month on store admin and team management.
Complete flexibility
Meet the unique needs of the charity sector with our range of POS accessories including barcode scanners.
Inventory management
Make it easier to categorize and update your stock with sophisticated inventory management tools and features.
Full of features for non-profits and charities
Nonprofit organizations take a lot of work to run properly. With an Epos Now POS solution, you can lighten the load.
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Our advanced inventory management tools make accepting donations easy
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Take all multiple payment methods and process transactions with our payment processing services
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Access real-time sales data for your non-profit organization or charity shop
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Get full oversight of your team with volunteer and staff management tools
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Easily handle multiple locations for larger organizations with our multi-site integrations
Fully customizable POS systems
The Epos Now App Store is full of 130+ award-winning integrations that let you customize your system to meet the exact needs of your non-profit.
Encourage your customers to visit you repeatedly with cost-effective, easy-to-setup loyalty programs using apps like Epos Now Loyalty.
Keeping in touch with your customers is essential in the non-profit sector. Let your customers know about your latest non-profit news with our Mailchimp marketing app.
Accountancy apps like Xero or QuickBooks let you get a bird's eye view of your finances.
Stock management made simple
There are always new donations to sort through in the non-profit sector and it can be difficult to keep everything organized.
With Epos Now, you'll get access to our advanced inventory management tools that can organize and sort your stock with the click of a button.
Take control of your inventory and eliminate manual stock check. These checks that once took hours can be completed in minutes.
The perfect payment processing solution
Epos Now Payments is our in-house payment processing service that delivers fast service and affordable transaction fees.
With our secure payment processing solution, you'll enjoy flat transaction rates and clear pricing.
Epos Now Payment seamlessly connects with our POS systems. With easy onboarding and an expert service team for all your support, we make payments simple for your charity.
Get valuable sales insights
It can be difficult to understand what's selling and what's not in a charity store. Your diverse stock is both a weakness and a strength.
Epos Now helps you to understand your cashflow by compiling invaluable sales reports as you trade.
This sales information lets you see what items are most popular with your customers and outfit your shop to maximize sales.
FAQ
If you'd like to know how else Epos Now can help your charity, get in touch with our team or read our frequently asked questions below.
- What is a POS system?
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A point of sale, or POS, system is a specialized computer system comprising a POS terminal and sales software.
The function of a POS system is to conduct transactions, speed up admin, and create sales reports. Systems like the Epos Now Complete Solution also feature functions like payment processing services, a range of apps, and inventory management tools.
- What is the best POS system for charity shops?
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The best POS for non-profit and charity store businesses is a system that offers a variety of features and functions, a user-friendly interface, and advanced business management tools. You may also benefit from a mobile device POS system that allows you to conduct transactions and check your Back Office from anywhere!
Cloud-based systems like Epos Now offer greater flexibility in operating your charity. With Epos Now Payments, you can accept multiple payment types, such as mobile payments, credit and debit cards, and digital wallets.
Expanding your operation with online revenue streams? With an Epos Now POS system, you can easily offer discounted rates, introduce online sales, and even add loyalty schemes.
- What integrations should I have for my charity shop POS system?
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In the complex environments faced by charity retailers or hospitality businesses, you need integrations that will simplify your day-to-day operations and let you focus on your fundraising events and your mission.
First, your best option is to synchronise your charity retail POS system with one of our accountancy apps. This will streamline your financial admin and give you a better overview of your ingoings and outgoings. QuickBooks or Xero are excellent options, with millions of combined users worldwide.
Then, a staff management app will help you handle the volunteers and staff members you coordinate daily. Ensuring their skills are best applied in the right place is important to get the most out of your volunteers and team members. For instance, if you operate a charity cafe, your kitchen staff shouldn't be assigned to sort through financial donations. Deputy is a great team management app that's sure to help you.
Our award-winning app suite covers almost everything you could need from your POS system. Loyalty programs are helpful in that they encourage people to visit your shop again and again. Digital receipt integrations can help cut down on paper usage and costs. In the end, it's up to you to decide what would work best for your charity but our knowledgeable team are ready and waiting to assist you.
- Does Epos Now POS systems accept donations for my charity?
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At the moment, there is currently no way to directly collect donations through your Epos Now POS system. If your non-profit organization uses its own collection system, Our Open API integration may be able to integrate it with your point-of-sale system. Our team will be able to talk you through your options