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Welcome to Emma, the most powerful event management and fundraising platform on the planet.

Our journey began with a bold idea: To revolutionise how events are planned, managed, and experienced. Emma isn’t just software—it’s your partner in creating impactful, stress-free events.

Trusted by 1,000+ organisations
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Together, we’re a step ahead.

Flexible payment options

As the only platform that integrates directly with our clients’ payment gateways, Emma grants our clients safer and faster access to their funds – all without fees. Emma also provides Salesforce and Swiftaid integration all within our central platform, making admin the least stressful part of planning any event.

Intuitive user interface

Emma offers the cleanest, most modern, and most easy-to-use user experience for both guests and event managers alike. That’s why Emma was also voted Event Technology Award Winner in 2023, thanks to our pioneering use of responsive websites and a full suite of guest management features.

The most powerful tools on the planet

We’re the most comprehensive event management platform that charities have at their disposal, with the goal of simplifying event planning, organisation, and run-of-show. This helps our clients maximise fundraising success and ensure every event is even more successful than the last.

Innovation that never stops

Emma sets the standard for event management technology, putting charities at the forefront of innovation. Where non-profits are often the last to get the latest, most powerful tools to help them with their work—we make sure they’re first in line.

Dedicated support

Emma is the only platform to provide a dedicated Event Manager to its clients to make sure every event runs smoothly from start to finish. This helps event managers ensure that every event is even better than their last.

Any event, for any occasion

Emma is designed for any type of event, big or small. Although we specialise in fundraising solutions for charities, our platform’s flexibility and powerful tools make Emma the ultimate tool for managing any event.

Team

Meet our team

Emma was created by Event Managers, for Event Managers. Together, we’re on a mission to raise the standard for how events should be run, so that charities can make a bigger difference to their communities.

Jonathan Douglas

Co-Founder & CTO

Anu Short

Partnership Director

Zita Eördögh

Partnership & Event Manager

Eliza Turner

Partnership Manager

Adam Stanier

Co-Founder & COO

Lea Seery

Partnership Manager

Amelia Smith

Head of Business Development

Caroline Stark

Marketing Manager

Andrew Smith

Business Development Manager

Andrew Smith

Business Development Manager

Andrew Smith

Business Development Manager

Andrew Smith

Business Development Manager

Timeline

The story of how we got started

The beginning

The beginning

2021

Faced with global challenges, we saw an opportunity to transform event management. That’s why Emma was born—a future-proof platform built by Event Managers, for Event Managers, with charities at its heart. From day one, we redefined fairness and transparency, setting a new industry standard for fees. Today, Emma remains the only platform with direct Stripe integration, ensuring fast, secure, and fee-free payments, refunds, and payouts—because every penny should go where it matters most.

Rebuilding

Rebuilding

2022

As the world found its footing, we helped charities do the same—giving them the tools to relaunch their events with confidence and ease.

Refinement

Refinement

February 2024

Emma 2.0 is in the works. The platform's biggest evolution yet, packed with powerful new tools, including AI integration and a smart Event Set-Up Wizard, all wrapped in a bold new look designed to impress from the very first interaction.

March 2024

By popular demand, Emma launches ‘Raiser's Edge NXT integration’, seamlessly syncing donor data for smoother, smarter fundraising.

June 2024

A first in fundraising. Emma introduces the only ‘White Label solution’ in the industry-giving organisations full control over their event branding.

August 2024

'Donate an Item' goes live. Guests can now add their own auction items, cutting admin time and making it easier than ever for event planners.

Refinement

Refinement

January 2025

Emma’s bold new look. Our refreshed brand brings a bold, dynamic energy to everything we do—vibrant colours, modern fonts, and a sleek design that embody our mission: to deliver the most powerful event management and fundraising platform on the planet.

February 2025

Emma 2.0 arrives. Our biggest update yet—smarter tools, an upgraded design, and enhanced features. Once again, Emma redefines charity event management, setting a new industry standard and empowering charities worldwide to make an even greater impact.

Our values

8 reasons event managers love Emma

Planning events is hard. Emma makes it easy. Here are a few reasons why event managers trust our all-in-one platform to help create unforgettable experiences

Effortless guest experiences

From check-in to custom agendas, Emma ensures every guest feels cared for at every step.

Boosted fundraising power

Use advanced tools like silent auctions, GiftAid tracking, and seamless payments to raise—and keep—more.

Streamlined team productivity

Simplify event planning with intuitive workflows, task delegation, and real-time updates.

All your events, one platform

Manage every detail, from ticketing to auctions, in one easy-to-use, centralised system.

Support that’s always there

Enjoy top notch support and a dedicated account manager who’s with you every step of the way.

Everything you need in one place

With over 25 powerful features, Emma has all the tools you need to host unforgettable events.

Full control over finances

Track income, expenses, and donations in real time, with no hidden fees cutting into the funds you raise.

Events, simplified

Emma takes the stress out of event planning, giving you time to focus on creating impact and unforgettable experiences.

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Careers

Our open positions

Partnership Executive

Full-time
London · England · United Kingdom
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Business Development Manager

Full-time
London · England · United Kingdom
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Event Manager

Full-time
London · England · United Kingdom
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Thought your last event was good? Wait ‘til you see your next one.

Let Emma help you make your next event your best yet. Book a demo today, and see what the world's most powerful event management software can do for you, your team, and your communities.