Tool 4 Resource Inventory

Resources

A supply of money, materials, staff, volunteers, and other assets that can be used by the project to effectively achieve its aims.

Explore what resources are available by listing resources in different categories.

Needs Assessment

A systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or gaps between current conditions (where we are now) and desired conditions or ‘wants’ (where we want to be).

This tool forms part of your needs assessment.

When do you use the Resource Inventory tool?

You should use the Resource Inventory tool at the start of a project to help you define what resources you have available for each different type of play.

Any space will already have resources that can be used, even if it is only the soil in the yard. By listing the resources into categories, you may find that you have a lot of resources for one type of play but nothing for others.

It is a good idea to complete Tool 3 and Tool 4 at the same time to get an idea of what resources you have and what you will need in the future.

Who can use the Resource Inventory tool?

• Individuals
• Groups or teams
• Workshop facilitators

How do you use the Resource Inventory tool?

Work through the tool and come up with as many ideas as possible to complete each block. In each block, write down what resources you already have that can be used to create an activity or opportunity for that type of play. You can do this exercise on your own, with small teams, or with groups at a community participation workshop. The more people who contribute to the worksheet, the more information you will have.

Resource Inventory