The 'guide-to' section is developed to help Members and other community groups to run their organisations more efficiently. This service will be updated on a regular basis with new useful documents – so look out for changes!

organising an event

Thinking about setting up an event? – This guide will help you consider all the aspects of organising an event, from start to finish!  Please also use the event planning template.

creating a website in a week

Getting a web presence for your group is not as difficult as you might first think. You don’t need to have a complex website with lots of different pages telling people exactly what you do, who does it where, how and why. Just one page can help make a difference to your outreach and let people find out more about you and what you do. The ‘technical’ side of things is also easy, you don’t need to know how to programme html or use dreamweaver – you can create it in word to begin with and then visit http://www.communitykit.ik.com/ to put the site live.

Click here (117KB) to get a step by step guide to developing a ‘DIY’ website without spending a lot of time and money.

writing a press release

Publicity is the most cost-effective marketing tool there is and it’s the only part of a marketing strategy that builds credibility. Many times readers see an ad and know that what they are reading is just hype. Readers are more likely to trust independent authorities such as reviewers, columnists, reporters or broadcasters. Without a doubt, a well written press release can help enhance the image of your organisation and project.

Click here (108KB) for a guide to writing a press release.

writing a newsletter

A newsletter can help raise the profile of your organisation; it can keep members or users of your services informed of your activities, and it can also help attract potential new customers or members. This guide (231KB) helps you produce an interesting and informative newsletter that people will want to read – a newsletter that goes straight in the recycling bin is a waste of your time and money.

writing a business plan - this will be made available shortly

writing a marketing plan - this will be made available shortly

writing an environmental policy

It is a good idea to have an environmental policy. This is an important part of being a sustainable organisation and very useful in terms of applying for funding. Many funders will require that you have such a policy and that you show responsibility for implementing it. Click here (9KB) and follow the outline of what an environmental policy should cover.

writing a green housekeeping policy

A green housekeeping policy can help your organisation become more sustainable, both in the way you purchase goods and services and the way that you select your business partners. Setting objectives for procurement will help create a solution to the waste problem and help London become a more sustainable city. Follow the guideline (9KB) to writing a green housekeeping policy.