What this tool does

The Community Project Planner is an interactive tool that transforms your community project idea into a structured, actionable plan. Whether you're organising a community garden, local event, or neighbourhood improvement scheme, the tool breaks down your vision into clear phases, tasks, and resource requirements.

It helps you identify what roles you'll need to fill, what funding gaps exist, and suggests realistic ways to secure resources. The tool also highlights quick wins you can achieve early on to build momentum and community support.

When to use it

Use this tool when you have a community project idea but feel overwhelmed about where to start or how to organise it effectively. It's particularly helpful if you're new to project planning or want to ensure you haven't missed any crucial steps before launching your initiative.

The tool works best when you have a rough idea of your project's scope, timescale and the number of people you'd like to involve. Even if you don't know your exact budget or constraints yet, you can still get valuable guidance on structuring your project.

How it works

You'll answer six straightforward questions about your project type, goals, timeline, and resources. The tool then generates a comprehensive plan including project phases, essential tasks for each stage, volunteer roles needed, and suggestions for funding sources or resource acquisition.

The whole process takes just a few minutes, and you'll receive practical advice tailored to your specific project and circumstances. Nothing you enter is saved, and there's no need to create an account or provide personal details to use the tool.