Getting started

In this section you will find information on how to get your project started including who you should involve; how to identify partners and supporters that can help you; how to form a group to move your project forward; and what your local authority's responsibilities are for providing play services and facilities where you live.

Guides in this section:

1. Who should I involve?
   • Working with local people
   • Involving children and young people
   • Including all sections of the community
2. Working with others
   • Finding partners and supporters
     • Play champions and others with influence
     • Identifying local agencies
     • Finding voluntary groups that can help
   • Forming and managing a group to drive a project
     • Choosing a project leader
     • Steering groups
     • Formalising the group
     • Becoming a charity
     • Holding meetings
     • Keeping Records
3. Engaging your local authority
   • The local authority's responsibilities for play
   • What is a local play strategy?
   • Local information sources