The Community Led Planning Toolkit includes a number of Resource Sheets. They offer a range of different resources that can be used by communities to undertake specific tasks at each Step of a Community Led Plan. Each Resource Sheet is designed to complement guidance featured in the Advice Sheets.
Resource Sheet 1/1 – Who might be interested in a Community Led Plan?
Lists the different people, groups and organisations that should be involved in the development of any plan
Resource Sheet 1/2 – Preparing for your first event
Explains how to organise an event to launch a plan
Resource Sheet 1/3 – Volunteering hints and tips
Suggests ways of recruiting and retaining volunteers that can help to progress a plan
Resource Sheet 1/4 – Feedback and skills form
Offers a template form that can be used at the end of a launch event
Resource Sheet 2/1 – Suggested steering group roles
Recommends roles for volunteers on the steering group of a plan
Resource Sheet 2/2 – Model constitution for steering groups
Provides a template constitution for steering groups
Resource Sheet 2/3 – Example terms of reference for working groups
Offers guidance for working groups that may be set up to pursue particular tasks
Resource Sheet 3/1 – Funding advice
Suggests ways of funding a Community Led Plan
Resource Sheet 3/2 – Creating a simple project plan
Offers an example project planning template that can be used to scope out how a plan will progress over the coming months
Resource Sheet 3/3 – Template evaluation form
Provides an opportunity to assess progress towards the development of a plan
Resource Sheet 4/1 – Community wellbeing and sustainability
Proposes a framework for understanding local needs and aspirations by investigating different elements that comprise a sustainable community
Resource Sheet 4/2 – Researching existing facts and information about your area
Shows how existing facts and information can be considered to inform a better understanding of the local area
Resource Sheet 4/3 – Tips for consulting your community
Offers best practice guidance for developing suitable consultation methods
Resource Sheet 4/4 – Example consultation methods
Provides a menu of different consultation methods that can be used to engage different people locally
Resource Sheet 5/1 – Analysing qualitative and quantitative data
Looks at how different types of data can be analysed to identify key characteristics, trends and issues for any community
Resource Sheet 5/2 – Prioritisation techniques
Recommends some practical methods for gauging what issues people want to address as a matter of priority with the plan
Resource Sheet 6/1 – Action plan template
Offers a template for recording actions proposed in a Community Led Plan
Resource Sheets are only available from Rural Community Action Network (RCAN) members. Please contact your nearest member for details
