Congratulations on deciding to lead your own community project!
Local communities working together can be the most powerful movements for change. Whether it’s a waste clean-up, community mural, native planting or something else, we’re here to help you plan, organise and deliver a safe and successful community project with your group.
Here are seven key steps for leading your own fun, safe and successful environmental or beautification project!
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1. Identify the issue and decide how you want to help solve it
2. Make a Health & Safety plan
3. Make a workplan
4. Gather equipment and supplies
5. Promote your project and recruit volunteers
6. Carry out your project
7. Evaluate, reflect and share your impact
Support we can provide for community projects
The Beautification Trust is a social enterprise on a mission to connect and empower communities to learn, love and look after our environment. We’ve been running beautification projects, community events and environmental education in South and East Auckland for over 20 years.
With the support of our tools and resources, you’ll be set up for success. If you have any questions, our experienced team are happy to offer advice and tips along the way. Please feel free to get in touch!
We can support community projects in South and East Auckland with:
Funding for project expenses through our Tiaki Fund
Free use of tools and equipment through our Community Tool Library
Our Creator Space to use for meetings, workshops, education and events
Getting permission from Auckland Council to run an event in a public place
Advice on Health & Safety, including in-person and online Health & Safety inductions
Promoting your project and connecting you with other community groups who could pitch in
Mural facilitation, including connecting with local artists and getting appropriate permissions
Arranging paint supplies
Pest control advice and supplies (plants and animals)
Providing educational materials
Arranging rubbish collection and/or a litter audit for your project
Sharing your project’s impact with our network
Please contact us for help with anything listed above! You can find links to all our resources and support options in the Appendix.