Resources

Alternative advent calendar – the Scarf of Kindness

With advent calendars of all shapes and sizes flying off the shelves, we’re encouraging you to do something different with…

What is a CIC?

A CIC is a Community Interest Company. Discover more about community interest companies, when and how you should set one…

Free teaching resources

Working with children? We have a great selection of resources for Key Stages 1 to 4 to help you involve pupils at different ages…

Free e-cards to make someone’s day

To help you build connections in your community, Eden Project Communities has launched a set of free virtual e-cards that…

Assess health and safety

Some councils may ask you for a risk assessment for your community event. Here's some simple tips to get you…

Close a road

If you're thinking of holding a Big Lunch on your street and you want to close the road, it’s best…

Contact local media

Contacting local newspapers, magazines, radio and newsletters is a good way of letting people in your community know about your…

Get film and photography consent

If you are taking any photos or films of your project or event to share with the general public or…

How to create a blog for your project

Blogging can be a great way to connect with other people interested in or would like to get involved with…

How to create a website for your project

A website can help make your activities or group look professional and official — it can create a home and…

How to create an e-newsletter for your project

A dedicated newsletter for your group or project is a useful way of keeping people up to date on what’s…

How to set up community-owned places and spaces

This e-book on community-owned spaces and places shows how new legislation means you can now own and flourish your own…