Setting up gnucash for charity with project

[Chris Brittain]

Hi! I am a newbie on the list and have just taken over as a charity
treasurer. The existing accounts are a bit random, but as it was just income
and expenditure they survived. About a year ago, they won some restricted
funding (about 5X annual turnover) from a range of funders for a new
building project and the old “system” collapsed along with the treasurer. I
am now trying to sort out the mess and have started to use GnuCash (for my
first time). The straightforward income and expenditure are fine, but what
is the best way to set up the project with its restricted funds?

Also, what is the best management account report to show the relationship
between the project and the main P&L as reserves have been regularly moved
to and fro to meet matching requirements. Sorry to ask such a naïve
question. Thanks in anticipation

 

 

Chris