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title: "Project planning, funding and evaluation toolkit"
date: 2026-08-11T11:22:00+01:00
author: Polly Taylor
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# Project planning, funding and evaluation toolkit

This guide helps churches and small community groups plan, fund and evaluate impactful projects. Whether you are launching something new or refining an existing project, it will help you create a clear vision, secure funding, and show your impact to supporters and funders.

 

 

          ![A group of three women and one man gathered round a meeting table](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_1008x567_crop_center-center_82_none/20240218-Portrayed-Photography-IMG_6794.jpg?v=1787219062)  

 

 

 

Community-led projects play a vital role in addressing local challenges, fostering community, and transforming lives. However, to sustain and grow these efforts, churches need to effectively plan, fundraise, and evaluate their work. This guide will help you:

 

 

1. 1Establish a strong project vision that inspires action.
2. 2Create a structured plan that outlines objectives, resources, and risks.
3. 3Secure funding through grants and community fundraising.
4. 4Measure and communicate impact to strengthen credibility and future sustainability.
 
 

 

 

 

 

### Download the toolkit

 

 

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 Section 1: Creating a project plan and budget (opens in a new tab)  PDF 284 KB  

 ](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/documents/CUF.final2.Projectplanning.Section1.pdf?v=1786453351) 

 

 

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 Section 2: Fundraising for your project  PDF 685 KB  

 ](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/documents/CUF.final2.Projectplanning.Section2.pdf?v=1786453351) 

 

 

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 Section 3: Evaluating your project’s impact and telling your story (opens in a new tab)  PDF 327 KB  

 ](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/documents/CUF.final2.Projectplannning.Section3.pdf?v=1786453351) 

 

 

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 Appendix: Sources of funding and further support  PDF 467 KB  

 ](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/documents/CUF.final2.Projectpplanning.Appendix.pdf?v=1786453351) 

 

 

 

## Other resources

 

Find inspiration for your community project and download our guide to working well with volunteers.

 

- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/230216-St.Pauls-033.jpg?v=1787050446) ### [Partners in Skegby](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/partners-in-skegby)
    
    Providing a space for people to gather, make new friends and seek support from dedicated volunteers
- ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20240911-IMG_2272-Portrayed-Photography.jpg?v=1786459333) ### [Managing volunteers](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/delivering-projects/volunteering-resources)
    
    A comprehensive guide to working well with volunteers, with editable templates for risk assessments, expectations, problem solving, expenses and more.