The Living Boat Trust
Software that’s the right fit
“Reckon has everything we need.”
“The philosophy has been to be as useful to our community as we possibly can. Preserving maritime history, being a social organisation, helping people get out on the water, and providing opportunities to build and maintain boats.”
INTRODUCTION
Embracing history and tradition
The Living Boat Trust (LBT) is a community-run organisation dedicated to preserving Tasmanian marine heritage.
Situated on the banks of the Huon River at Franklin in Southern Tasmania, LBT celebrates the history and beauty of the area. The members of the LBT build and maintain boats ranging from Nantucket-style whale boats to St. Ayles skiffs.
But it’s not just about boats, it’s about the people who are a part of the community. The LBT is a social organisation that brings people together and gets them out on the water.
Being part of the Living Boat Trust is about striving for a sustainable way of life, which is embodied in the Trust’s biennial Tawe Nunnugah Raid. The Tawe Nunnugah is an event where over 120 members spend 10 days rowing, sailing and camping from the south of Tasmania to Hobart, in time for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
THE CHALLENGE
Keeping costs low
Rod Macfarlan is the treasurer for the Living Boat Society, and has been overseeing the finances of the society for 10 years. Part of the challenge for Rod and the society is to keep costs low for members.
“I’ve been the treasurer for ten years, and one of the things I’ve seen is that all our costs go up, and we try to keep our membership fees exactly as they were.”
With previous packages, there was a struggle to find something that worked and fit the needs of the trust.
“So we did have another accounting package, it was expensive. Aspects of it were non-intuitive or even buggy. Every year, I complained to our auditor about the software, and they just wanted to shut me up. He said try Reckon, and I’ve never looked back.”
“There are many packages out there, and a lot of them are too expensive for the services they provide”
“Reckon has everything we need: intuitive, simple and fits our needs. It’s absolutely brilliant!”
OUR SOLUTION
Accounting anywhere, anytime
With Reckon One, Rod’s accounting for the society’s activities is easier than ever.
“I can use Reckon wherever I am, in the world, in fact. I use the bank feeds now and doing our best returns is essentially trivial with Reckon.”
With finances in order, the Living Boat Society can operate as intended for the benefit of the community.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
About The Living Boat Trust
Located in Franklin, the trust is a major destination for boat enthusiasts around the world. At the boat sheds, community and trust members work together to repair, build, and maintain a wide range of boats, from sailboats to motor-powered ones.
