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# Resources and practical tools

Access practical tools, resources and local data to help you understand challenges, plan projects and take effective action in your community.

 

            ![A group of men and women sitting on chairs having a discussion and taking notes.](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_576x324_crop_center-center_82_none/WJ-CUF-150526-133.jpg?v=1786462346)  

 

 

## Explore our tools and resources

 

- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/115-AS8A8691-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1786459009) ### [Delivering projects](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/delivering-projects)
    
    Plan, fund, deliver and evaluate impactful local projects with our toolkits, templates and guides. From managing volunteers to understanding the challenges in your local area, we’re with you every step of the way.
- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20250320-IMG_5693-Portrayed-Photography.jpg?v=1788268904) ### [Evidence and insight](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/evidence-and-insight)
    
    Our research, data and lived experience insights help us better understand poverty and what it takes to address it. Explore reports, tools and stories that inform our work and support action in communities across the UK.
- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Look-Up-Tool-assets-2024-1650-x-1114.jpg?v=1787054188) ### [Parish data and comparison tool](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/parish-data-and-comparison-tool)
    
    Who lives in your community and what are the challenges they face? Our interactive tool will help you understand your community and know where to act.
- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/WJ-CUF-150526-174.jpg?v=1787215655) ### [Courses for churches](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/courses-for-churches)
    
    From Growing Good and Growing Good: Youth to practical tools, training and support, our courses and resources help churches deepen discipleship and strengthen their impact in local communities.
 
 

 

 

      ![Two women  looking at a smartphone together at St Mary Magdelene Church community cafe, Great Yarmouth.](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_356x356_crop_center-center_82_none/WJ-CUF-110326-52.jpg?v=1786457927)  

I find the parish data tool really easy to use, and having the comparisons is really helpful to get a sense of perspective. It helps us to identify the areas of strength and the areas where there is more need, and then shape the sorts of activities we offer.

Anna Heydon, Deputy Community Lead, St Mary Magdalene Church