ION: Providing Streamlined and Automated Financial Processes
On behalf of the Trust, we extend our deepest gratitude to ION for their invaluable contribution, once again, as the platinum sponsor of our 2026 DACT Charity Ball. Their generous support goes beyond mere sponsorship; it directly translates to fulfilling the dreams and ambitions of students across the Trust.
To find out more about Delta’s charity, you can do so here: What is Delta Academies Charitable Trust?
Who are ION and what do they set out to achieve?
ION is a specialist provider of financial accounting software designed exclusively for the education sector. Supporting 89 education organisations and more than 1,100 schools and colleges, they process over £4.2bn in transactions every year. As Sage Intacct’s UK & Ireland Partner of the Year – and a previous Industry Specialist Partner of the Year – ION combines market-leading technology with deep sector expertise. Their mission is to help education providers achieve long-term financial sustainability through innovative systems and data-driven insights, enabling teams to optimise funding and ultimately improve educational outcomes.
Why did ION choose to support Delta Academies Charitable Trust?
ION’s values align closely with the aims of Delta Academies Charitable Trust. As ION’s work increasingly focused on the education sector, their team discovered a strong shared purpose: using technology and expertise to make a meaningful, long-term difference. Supporting a charity with such positive impact resonated deeply with their team, who were inspired by Delta’s mission and eager to contribute wherever possible.
What are ION’s main achievements within the education sector?
ION has established itself as a leading technology partner for education providers. In 2025, they were named Sage Intacct Partner of the Year – a recognition of their continued innovation and customer success – building on previous awards including Industry Specialist Partner of the Year. They are also Sage’s number-one Intacct partner in the education sector, supporting 89 organisations and over 1,100 schools and colleges, and processing more than £4.2bn in transactions annually.
What does ION hope to achieve in the future?
ION shares the education sector’s collective ambition to improve futures for learners and communities. They believe schools and trusts achieve the greatest impact when financial processes are streamlined and automated, freeing finance teams to focus on strategic, value-adding work. With this vision, ION aims to help every multi-academy trust in the UK optimise its financial operations and become the CFO’s trusted choice. Their goal is to create long-lasting partnerships that continue to deliver value well beyond the initial implementation.
What is the relationship between ION and Delta?
Delta Academies Trust were looking to move to a Cloud based solution that would provide the Trust with a comprehensive financial management solution that could automate the accounting processes, provide accurate reports, and integrate with their existing systems.