Tips: Planning helps your organisation to:
| Make sure its services meet the changing needs of its members. |
| Set up a reliable process for routine operations and projects. |
| Better anticipate external financial, policy and funding changes. |
| Create a basis for future evaluations. |
| Enable the governing body and all staff to develop a shared understanding of their roles and responsibilities. |
| Set up strong relationships with government and other agencies. |
| Give the community an understanding of the work of the organisation. |