Resources from The Working Tools

News & System Updates

Prepaid dues credits, invoice reminders and bank transfers for Treasurers, plus RSVP notifications and bulk tools.

01/09/26

Developer Diary #15

Back from the summer break with a Treasurer-heavy release: prepaid dues credits for members who pay monthly, one-click reminders on outstanding invoices, and proper transfers between bank accounts.

A fountain pen resting on a stack of addressed envelopes

09/08/26

Developer Diary #14

The Emailer grows up: personalisation placeholders, a preview, custom templates, and one Sent box with folders for everything the system sends. Plus a spreadsheet-style Bulk Edit for Members, and a more flexible Dining List export.

A magnifying glass over a printed Lodge report

22/07/26

Developer Diary #13

This release is all about Reports, and making the data you already hold far more useful; filter by Tag, new reports and scheduled reports too!

A Masonic Almoner's jewel, the scrip purse

21/07/26

Developer Diary #12

A bumper release. It gives the Almoner and the welfare side of Lodge life a proper home in the system!

A round table for a Masonic Festive Board

14/07/26

Developer Diary #11

Round Tables on the Table Planner, Contacts can now be invited to Events, a Dining List CSV export and more... Four of the items in this release came straight off the Feature Board - the first release genuinely shaped by your votes.

A masonic lodge ballot box

27/04/26

Developer Diary #10

Granular Permissions for Delegates, Table Plan refinements, cleaner PDFs, and a brand new Feature Board where users can vote on what we build next.

A brand new masonic secretary's collar still in it's packaging

10/04/26

What the Secretary's Collar Really Means

There is a particular feeling the first time you put on the Secretary’s collar. Discover what the role really involves, why it matters, and how to make it more manageable.

Developer Diary

13/02/26

Developer Diary #9

It’s only been a couple of weeks since our last substantial update, but we’ve been busy behind the scenes again - this time focusing heavily on the Treasurer section.

Secretary Tools

  • Create & Manage Events
  • Track Attendances
  • Create Table Plans
  • Generate Summons, Minutes & more Easily
  • Track Your Expenses

Lodge Tools

  • Manage Members & Contacts
  • Incoming Candidate Tracker
  • Treasurer's Cash Book
  • Almoner's List
  • DC's Ceremony Planner

Data & Security

  • Business Level Reporting
  • Fully Backed-Up
  • Secure & Encrypted
  • Cloud Based for easy access
  • Mobile Friendly

Lodge Management

  • 90 Day Forward Planner
  • Track Lodge Assets
  • Easy Handover to a successor
  • Assign Delegates to assist
  • Set & Receive Reminders

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