Toolkits & Guides

How to Set Up a Residents Association

Setting up a residents’ association can make a real difference to your community. It can give you the opportunity to address issues of community concern and be the ‘voice’ for the residents within your local area. 

How to Plan a Play Street

PlayStreets provide a great chance to bring a real sense of community spirit to the whole street, creating a space for children to play, turning temporarily closed roads into a safe, imaginative place for kids to get out and enjoy.

How to Gate your Alleyway

People misusing alleyways for drinking, drug dealing or dumping their rubbish can make life a misery for the people who live nearby. 

How to Plan for a Successful Project

The key to turning your idea into a successful project is in the planning.

How to Plan a Community Clean Up

How to organise a clean-up where you live 

Whether you want to get rid of fly-tipped rubbish, bring a neglected patch of grassland back to life or clean up a canal, we have got a handy list of tips to help you get the job done and some...

How to Plan a Street Party

Street parties have been held across the UK for nearly a hundred years. They are a great way to get to know your neighbours and build a real community spirit where you live. Hosting a street party is easier than you think, follow these simple...

How to organise a neighbourhood Christmas tree

The following information has been developed to guide you through the process of installing a Christmas tree in your community.

Resident associations in your area

Resident associations are set up to give residents a voice and protect and serve the interests of residents in a block of flats, estates or houses in a specific area. It’s also a great way to get to know people in your area who all share the same...