You will progress most efficiently and effectively if you can identify one or two people who will drive the project, make sure meetings happen and follow up the action points from meetings.

The project leader must have knowledge, local contacts and time to commit to your project. They will need to be persistent and persuasive, be able to argue your cause with many different types of people and help make sure a cross-section of the community is consulted and included.

You may be fortunate enough to have a key worker, or play or community development worker, from another group or organisation to support your project. This person may be from a local play association or one of the national charities that have local groups and often offer support in community participation and the participation of children and young people.

Perhaps you can find a local authority play development or community development worker to support your project. They can support your group and help you gain confidence to make the project a success.

This will require an understanding of play and community development as well as group processes. They will be required to work with people from different backgrounds from professionals and councillors to local residents.