CHAMP
CHAMP CLOUD Limited is an Irish SaaS company that provides a cloud-based, purpose-built CRM platform for charities and not-for-profits, covering fundraising, membership, lottery administration, service user case management, and digital campaigns, serving charity clients primarily across Ireland with growing UK and US presence.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersSligo, Ireland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What CHAMP does
CHAMP CLOUD Limited is a privately held Irish software company headquartered in Sligo with a secondary office in Dublin that provides a cloud-based, multi-tenant CRM platform purpose-built for charities and not-for-profit organisations. The platform is delivered as a unified suite of integrated modules rather than a single product, comprising CHAMP Fundraiser (donor and donation management), CHAMP Member Manager (membership lifecycles and renewals), CHAMP Lottery (subscription prize draw administration), CHAMP Service User Manager (case and referral tracking for health and social care providers), the Volunteer Module (added in March 2021), the Virtual Memory Tree digital campaign, and the CHY Tax Reclaim module for Irish charitable donation scheme relief. The technology stack is in-house built and hosted in the cloud with no local data download, includes built-in GDPR tooling, and is integrated with a third-party ecosystem spanning Stripe and PayPal (payments), Xero and QuickBooks (accounting), MailChimp and SendGrid (email), iDonate and JustGiving (crowdfunding), and WordPress (website deployment).
The business model is SaaS subscription-based at the organisation level (not per-seat), supplemented by implementation, configuration, and training services delivered directly by the CHAMP team, and by design and deployment services for digital campaigns such as the Virtual Memory Tree. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a sales-led go-to-market centred on 'Book a Demo' and 'Request a Quote' CTAs, supplemented by a community-led motion through the CHAMP Insights blog/newsletter and client referrals. Customer segments include fundraising charities (the primary segment), membership organisations, health and social care service providers, and lottery-operating charities, with named customers spanning Cancer Fund for Children, several Irish hospices, Down Syndrome Ireland, the USPCA, the Humanist Association of Ireland, and Shepherds Cove Hospice (Alabama, US). Geographic footprint is centred on Ireland and Northern Ireland with growing UK and US presence; no funding rounds, parent company, or acquisitions have been disclosed.
CHAMP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CHAMP
- Legal name
- CHAMP CLOUD Limited
- Website
- https://champcloud.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CHAMP CLOUD Limited is an Irish SaaS company that provides a cloud-based, purpose-built CRM platform for charities and not-for-profits, covering fundraising, membership, lottery administration, service user case management, and digital campaigns, serving charity clients primarily across Ireland with growing UK and US presence.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CHAMP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Nonprofit CRM Software
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)
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Where CHAMP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sligo
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
CHAMP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- SaaS Subscription (CRM Software Licenses): CHAMP CLOUD generates revenue primarily through subscription licensing of its cloud-based CRM platform to charities and not-for-profit organisations. Clients subscribe to access the CHAMP Fundraiser, Member Manager, Service User Manager, Lottery, and Virtual Tree modules. Pricing is organization-level rather than individual seat-based, targeting entire charity operations.
- Implementation & Configuration Services: CHAMP works directly with client organisations to configure and customise the software to meet specific needs. This includes understanding client requirements, implementing integrations with client websites and third-party software, and providing training. The About Us page explicitly states 'the first part of the process is for us to understand your needs – and then we work with you to ensure they are met through the effective use of our software and integrations.'
- Digital Campaign Deployment: CHAMP creates and deploys custom digital campaigns (e.g., Virtual Memory Tree) for clients, including custom design, messaging, and functional configuration. The Campaigns page describes the company creating the unique design and messaging for each client organisation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Custom quote-based pricing tailored to each organisation |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
CHAMP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CHAMP CLOUD Limited operates a cloud-based, multi-tenant CRM platform purpose-built for charities and not-for-profit organisations, providing donor management, donation and payment processing, fundraising campaign tools, event ticketing, membership management, lottery/draw administration, service user/case management, and digital memorial campaigns. The platform integrates with payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks), email platforms (MailChimp, SendGrid), and crowdfunding platforms (iDonate, JustGiving), and includes built-in GDPR compliance tooling including a CHY Tax Reclaim module for Irish charities.
Product overview
CHAMP is a unified cloud-based CRM platform for charities and not-for-profits, consisting of multiple integrated modules. The core portfolio includes CHAMP Fundraiser (CRM) for donor management, fundraising, and communications; CHAMP Member Manager for membership operations; CHAMP Lottery for prize draw management; and CHAMP Service User Manager for service user/case management. These are supplemented by add-on campaign modules including the CHAMP Virtual Memory Tree Campaign (digital memorial fundraising) and the CHAMP CHY Tax Reclaim Module (Irish charity tax relief management). All modules share a centralised data repository, are GDPR-compliant, and connect with third-party platforms including Stripe, PayPal, SendGrid, MailChimp, Xero, Quickbooks, iDonate, and JustGiving.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CHAMP Fundraiser: Complete fundraising management CRM with integrated digital tools for charities and not-for-profits
- CHAMP Lottery
- CHAMP Member Manager
- CHAMP Service User Manager
- CHAMP Virtual Memory Tree
- CHAMP CHY Tax Reclaim
Products and services
- CHAMP Fundraiser (CRM) A complete fundraising and relationship management CRM platform for charities and not-for-profits, providing donor management, donation and payment processing (online and offline including recurring), campaign and event management, targeted communications (email, SMS, mail), grant tracking, GDPR compliance tools, and custom reporting and analytics dashboards for charity CEOs, managers, and board members.
- CHAMP Member Manager Cloud-based, integrated membership management software for charities and not-for-profits. Supports online subscription sign-up and renewals, member communications (transactional emails, newsletters, automated reminders), event and ticketing management, custom membership data capture, integrated payments via Stripe and PayPal, renewal reminders, and multi-branch access for larger organisations.
- CHAMP Lottery Prize draw and lottery management software enabling organisations to run weekly or monthly subscription-based draws. Manages draw members, reminders, random winner selection, automatic winner letter and cheque generation, gift membership, payroll deduction, banking imports (standing orders, direct debits), and comprehensive financial and performance reporting.
- CHAMP Service User Manager Service user data management and case management software. Centralises recording of contact information, interactions, referrals, and support worker interventions. Provides case and task tracking for staff, real-time impact analytics and reporting for funding submissions, GDPR features built-in, and an inbuilt communications module for onward referrals to clinicians or agencies.
- CHAMP Virtual Memory Tree Campaign A ready-to-deploy digital memorial campaign featuring a branded, animated Christmas tree with an online tribute book. Integrated with Stripe payment processing to capture donations and donor data, generate automated receipts and thank-you emails, and create printed letters and cards. Available for deployment on charity websites within approximately 3 weeks.
- CHAMP CHY Tax Reclaim Module Tax reclaim management module for the Irish Charitable Donation Scheme (CHY). Manages CHY3 (5-year enduring certificate) and CHY4 (annual certificate) sign-up and tracking, collects and securely stores donor PPSN data, filters eligible donors by cumulative donation totals, generates export-ready Revenue claim files, tracks CHY reconciliation, and facilitates 'Top Up' campaigns to encourage donors to reach the €250 threshold.
- CHAMP Volunteer Module Volunteer management module added to the CHAMP CRM in March 2021. Enables volunteer activity coordination, volunteer hour tracking, and event management within the CHAMP platform, with the ability to manage volunteer data, track participation, and integrate volunteer activities with overall CRM operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Charities using CHAMP can claim up to 45% back on eligible donations through the Irish CHY Tax Reclaim scheme (e.g., a €250 donation becomes €362.32 total value for the charity at no extra cost to the donor)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use CHAMP
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CHAMP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature9 records
CHAMP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- StripecoreStripe is the primary payment processing partner for CHAMP, handling all online donation payments, membership subscriptions, event registrations, and lottery/draw entries. Stripe integration enables 'One Touch Processing' where donor and transaction data flows automatically into CHAMP CRM donor profiles. Supports both single and recurring payments.
- PayPalcorePayPal is used as an additional integrated payment processor alongside Stripe, providing CHAMP clients and their donors with a choice of online payment methods. Particularly referenced for membership subscriptions and online renewals.
- XerocoreXero is the primary accounting software integration for CHAMP, enabling financial data to flow from the CRM into the accounting function. Specifically implemented at Cancer Fund for Children for dual-currency (EUR/GBP) financial reconciliation and reporting. CHAMP also works with clients' accounting teams and Xero partners during implementation.
- QuickBookssecondaryQuickBooks is an alternative accounting software integration available for CHAMP clients who use QuickBooks instead of Xero for their financial management.
- MailChimpcoreMailChimp integration enables CHAMP clients to synchronise donor and member mailing lists with MailChimp audiences for marketing email campaigns. Soft tagging and segmentation in CHAMP can be used to create targeted lists for MailChimp synchronisation.
- SendGridcoreSendGrid handles transactional email delivery for CHAMP, including automated donation receipts, thank-you emails, and other transactional communications sent from the CRM platform.
- iDonatesecondaryiDonate crowdfunding platform integration is referenced as an available integration, enabling charities to connect their iDonate fundraising pages with CHAMP CRM for unified donor and donation data management.
- JustGivingsecondaryJustGiving crowdfunding integration enables charities to import data from JustGiving fundraising pages into CHAMP CRM, consolidating online fundraising data in the centralised donor database.
- WordPresscoreWordPress is the website platform on which CHAMP's own website and client charity websites are built. The Cookie Policy explicitly lists WordPress for website development. CHAMP campaigns and donation pages are designed to integrate with WordPress-based charity websites.
- Google reCAPTCHAcoreGoogle reCAPTCHA is implemented on CHAMP's website and campaign forms for spam prevention, protecting donation pages and enquiry forms from bot submissions.
- Revenue (Irish Tax Authority)coreRevenue is the Irish tax authority whose systems CHAMP's CHY Tax Reclaim module targets for compliance. The CHY3/CHY4 forms produced by CHAMP are submitted to Revenue. The module's export files are formatted for Revenue claim submissions. This partnership is indirect (software-to-government-system integration) but is core to CHAMP's Irish market positioning.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CHAMP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bloomerang: Bloomerang is a US-headquartered SaaS CRM purpose-built for small-to-mid-sized nonprofits, with donor retention analytics, online giving, email, and event management. It is a direct competitor to CHAMP Fundraiser in the vertical nonprofit CRM category, differentiated primarily by its donor-retention focus.
- NeonCRM: NeonCRM (by Neon One) is a cloud CRM designed specifically for nonprofits, covering fundraising, membership, events, and program management. Its all-in-one module structure and nonprofit-only focus make it a close functional analogue to CHAMP's integrated Fundraiser/Member Manager/Service User offering.
- Beacon CRM: Beacon CRM is a UK-based nonprofit CRM purpose-built for charities, offering donor management, fundraising, Gift Aid, and event tools. It is one of CHAMP's closest geographic and product analogues, competing for the same UK and Irish charity customers that CHAMP targets with its own compliance-driven feature set.
- DonorPerfect (by SofterWare): DonorPerfect is a long-established nonprofit CRM with donor management, online donations, events, and membership functionality. It overlaps with CHAMP Fundraiser and Member Manager and represents a comparable mid-market SaaS alternative for small and mid-sized charities.
- CharityEngine: CharityEngine is an all-in-one nonprofit CRM and fundraising platform offering donor management, email, events, payments, and volunteer coordination. Its integrated, charity-only focus and multi-module architecture closely mirror CHAMP's Fundraiser + Member Manager + Volunteer Module approach.
Broad incumbents
- Bonterra: Bonterra (formerly Network for Good/EveryAction/ActionKit) is a large nonprofit software suite spanning fundraising, CRM, marketing, and grants management. It competes with CHAMP in the broader nonprofit software category, particularly through EveryAction, which directly overlaps CHAMP's donor management and email capabilities.
- Blackbaud: Blackbaud is the largest dedicated nonprofit software provider (Raiser's Edge NXT, eTapestry, Luminate, JustGiving). It overlaps with CHAMP Fundraiser in donor management, online fundraising, and payment processing, and represents the most direct incumbent threat in larger Irish/UK charities seeking enterprise-grade fundraising platforms.
- Salesforce (Nonprofit Cloud / NPSP): Salesforce's Nonprofit Cloud and Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is the dominant enterprise CRM platform for nonprofits globally, offering donor management, fundraising, and program management. CHAMP competes against NPSP in the Irish/UK mid-market by offering a more affordable, purpose-built alternative with deeper charity-specific compliance features (CHY Tax Reclaim).
Emerging players
- Classy (by GoFundMe): Classy is a modern online fundraising and donor management platform acquired by GoFundMe, focused on peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and recurring giving. It competes with CHAMP for online donation volume and Virtual Memory Tree-style digital campaigns, though it lacks CHAMP's deeper CRM and service user management capabilities.
- Funraise: Funraise is a nonprofit fundraising platform offering donor CRM, online giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donation forms. It targets mid-market nonprofits with a modern, API-first stack, making it an emerging competitor to CHAMP Fundraiser — particularly for digitally mature charities evaluating modern alternatives to legacy systems.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
CHAMP financial estimates
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CHAMP leadership team
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CHAMP M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CHAMP
What does CHAMP do?
CHAMP CLOUD Limited operates a cloud-based, multi-tenant CRM platform purpose-built for charities and not-for-profit organisations, providing donor management, donation and payment processing, fundraising campaign tools, event ticketing, membership management, lottery/draw administration, service user/case management, and digital memorial campaigns. The platform integrates with payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks), email platforms (MailChimp, SendGrid), and crowdfunding platforms (iDonate, JustGiving), and includes built-in GDPR compliance tooling including a CHY Tax Reclaim module for Irish charities.
Is CHAMP a public or private company?
CHAMP is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was CHAMP founded?
CHAMP was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CHAMP based?
CHAMP is headquartered in Sligo, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does CHAMP make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscription (CRM Software Licenses) is the primary driver. The others are implementation & Configuration Services and digital Campaign Deployment.
Who are CHAMP's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bloomerang, NeonCRM, Beacon CRM, DonorPerfect (by SofterWare) and CharityEngine. Broad incumbents are Bonterra, Blackbaud and Salesforce (Nonprofit Cloud / NPSP). Emerging players are Classy (by GoFundMe) and Funraise.
Does CHAMP have an API?
No public API is recorded for CHAMP.
What industry is CHAMP in?
CHAMP's product category is Nonprofit CRM Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABAAAL, Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions), with a secondary code of HDABABAA, Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks). Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7372.