At the beginning of August, the Transparency Register interfaces were completed, and Lobster rolled out its bulk transfer feature for clients. This milestone has brought a significant improvement to biannual reporting, making the process faster, easier, and more reliable than ever before.
For many organisations, reporting to the Transparency Register has traditionally been a time-consuming and manual process, prone to errors and repeated steps. With Lobster’s new solution, all of that has changed. Our clients immediately experienced the benefits: manual reporting tasks were eliminated, errors decreased, and submitting activity reports became a straightforward, worry-free process.
How Lobster simplifies reporting
While the underlying technology handles the technical side, clients benefit from a seamless, automated workflow. Lobster automatically prepares and transfers activity report data to the Transparency Register, reducing the workload and stress typically associated with biannual reporting.
Lobbying targets are automatically identified. Lobster compares logged lobbying activities against the official target list of the Transparency Register, identifying those entities subject to reporting obligations. This guarantees that all relevant targets are included and nothing is accidentally omitted.
Correct reporting level is chosen automatically. Lobster automatically determines whether the lobbying target should be reported individually or at the organisation level. This saves time and prevents reporting errors that might arise from unclear instructions.
Contact methods and subjects of lobbying transfer directly from lobbying projects. All necessary information is transferred directly from where the organisation manages its advocacy work to the Transparency Register. No extra work is needed.
The system also includes built-in quality checks that flag potential issues before submission. This ensures data accuracy and prevents delays caused by errors or missing information. Once reports are ready, approving them takes just a few clicks – a simple, efficient final step that saves time and avoids unnecessary complications.
The benefits our clients enjoy
- Time savings – Automation removes the need for manual data entry, allowing organisations to focus on their core work rather than reporting tasks.
- Increased accuracy – Built-in checks minimise errors, ensuring that reports are correct the first time and avoiding repeated corrections.
- Peace of mind – With automatic transfers and clear, simple approval steps, organisations can be confident that their reporting is compliant and complete.
- Efficiency at scale – For organisations handling multiple projects or large volumes of activity data, bulk transfer makes the reporting process manageable and stress-free.
Real impact for organisations
Since the introduction of Lobster’s bulk transfer feature, our clients have reported a noticeable reduction in reporting-related stress and effort. Organisations that previously spent hours preparing and submitting their reports now complete the process with minimal oversight, freeing up valuable time and resources.
The combination of automation, error prevention, and simplified approval transforms reporting from a cumbersome obligation into a smooth, reliable process. It allows teams to focus on strategic tasks rather than repetitive administrative work, increasing overall productivity and confidence in compliance.
👉 With Lobster, biannual reporting is no longer a burden. Reports are faster, more reliable, and far easier to manage, giving organisations peace of mind and freeing them to concentrate on what really matters.