# Toolkits, Guidance and Templates **URL:** https://community.cherp.org.uk/c/toolkits/12.md [Latest](https://community.cherp.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cherp.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cherp.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Toolkits, Guidance and Templates category](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/about-the-toolkits-guidance-and-templates-category/190)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2025 13:36 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/about-the-toolkits-guidance-and-templates-category/190 "2025-09-11T13:36:41Z")
Practical guides, templates, and resources to support every stage of the research process, from planning to sharing results. Items on this page include: Stakeholder mapping tools, co-production guides and tools as well … --- ## [Toolkits, Guidance and Templates category](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/toolkits-guidance-and-templates-category/41)
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Practical guides, templates, and resources to support every stage of the research process, from start to end. --- ## [How to Build Relationships of Mutual Understanding and Trust with Community Groups to Address Health Inequalities](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/how-to-build-relationships-of-mutual-understanding-and-trust-with-community-groups-to-address-health-inequalities/288)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 09:16 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/how-to-build-relationships-of-mutual-understanding-and-trust-with-community-groups-to-address-health-inequalities/288 "2026-08-27T09:16:21Z")
One page guide to building relationships of mutual understanding and trust with community groups to address health inequalities. Based on experiences with the Connecting Caring Communities (CCC) project and discussion at… --- ## [Webinar series - raising awareness of research and strengthening research skills and capability](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/webinar-series-raising-awareness-of-research-and-strengthening-research-skills-and-capability/287)
**Author:** [@mariannew](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/mariannew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 12:52 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/webinar-series-raising-awareness-of-research-and-strengthening-research-skills-and-capability/287 "2026-08-05T12:52:33Z")
Throughout Spring and early Summer 2026, BVSC Research hosted a series of three webinars designed to raise awareness of research and strengthen research skills and capability. The programme included: An introduction t… --- ## [Body-Map Storytelling as Research Report and Guidance](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/body-map-storytelling-as-research-report-and-guidance/285)
**Author:** [@Keshenapb](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Keshenapb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 10:05 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/body-map-storytelling-as-research-report-and-guidance/285 "2026-08-04T10:05:44Z")
Body-map\_storytelling\_as\_reseach\_HQ.pdf (13.0 MB) Following a recent training session looking at Creative Methods for Community Research, we wanted to share this report which was published by Denise Gastaldo, Lilian Mag… --- ## [Frameworks for Involvement, Participation and Partnership Working](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/frameworks-for-involvement-participation-and-partnership-working/283)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 09:41 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/frameworks-for-involvement-participation-and-partnership-working/283 "2026-07-02T09:41:53Z")
Please see below some frameworks which are useful for involvement, participation and partnership working. Framework One: UK Standards for Public Involvement UK-Standards-for-Public-Involvement\_Nov19.pdf (2.3 MB) UK-St… --- ## [Welcoming new members](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/welcoming-new-members/268)
**Author:** [@Quaye](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/Quaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2026 10:32 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/welcoming-new-members/268 "2026-06-09T10:32:20Z")
Hello I have just noticed that within the last week or so, about 10 new members have joined or signed up to this great CHERP resource that we have here in Birmingham. I would like to welcome you all and to encourage you… --- ## [BVSC Community Research Toolkit](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/bvsc-community-research-toolkit/217)
**Author:** [@janpusiak](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/janpusiak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2025 10:02 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/bvsc-community-research-toolkit/217 "2025-10-02T10:02:31Z")
This toolkit will provides practical guidance on how to conduct community research, when to use it, and how to engage and support community members in the process. It will give you an overview of the tools needed to t… --- ## [A Map of Resources for Co-producing Research in Health and Social Care](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/a-map-of-resources-for-co-producing-research-in-health-and-social-care/19)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:17 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/a-map-of-resources-for-co-producing-research-in-health-and-social-care/19 "2025-03-13T12:17:49Z")
Description: A guide for researchers, members of the public and health and social care practitioners Version: 1.2 Published: May 2020 Download: NIHR Map of Resources for co-producing research.pdf (859.4 KB) To re… --- ## [2024 Community Connexions Engagement Handbook - Engaging with underserved communities (ACCESSIBLE)](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/2024-community-connexions-engagement-handbook-engaging-with-underserved-communities-accessible/79)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 11:50 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/2024-community-connexions-engagement-handbook-engaging-with-underserved-communities-accessible/79 "2025-03-17T11:50:42Z")
Authors: Céline Benoit, Hannah Ackom-Mensah, Christine Burt, Fatima Zakia and Urfan Siddiqi Download: Community Connexions Engagement Handbook - Accessible.pdf (1.1 MB) Related topics: https://community.cherp.org.… --- ## [Durham and Newcastle University - Co Inquiry Toolkit](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/durham-and-newcastle-university-co-inquiry-toolkit/21)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:24 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/durham-and-newcastle-university-co-inquiry-toolkit/21 "2025-03-13T12:24:25Z")
The Beacon North East approach to community-university participatory research partnerships draws on co-inquiry and participatory action research (PAR) methods, emphasising collaboration, equality, and social justice. Dev… --- ## [Durham University Participatory Action Research Toolkit](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/durham-university-participatory-action-research-toolkit/22)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:26 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/durham-university-participatory-action-research-toolkit/22 "2025-03-13T12:26:48Z")
What this toolkit offers This toolkit is intended to provide guidance on what a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project commonly looks like, how to work together and some questions to ask as you go. It does not prov… --- ## [Iriss coproduction project planner workbook (Template)](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-coproduction-project-planner-workbook-template/23)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:32 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-coproduction-project-planner-workbook-template/23 "2025-03-13T12:32:37Z")
Co-production project planner workbook. IRISSC~1.PDF (4.5 MB) ▶ Tags --- ## [University of Durham Community Mentoring Toolkit - Working with socially excluded households](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/university-of-durham-community-mentoring-toolkit-working-with-socially-excluded-households/28)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:52 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/university-of-durham-community-mentoring-toolkit-working-with-socially-excluded-households/28 "2025-03-13T12:52:20Z")
COMMUNITYMENTORING TOOLKIT Working with socially excluded households UNIVER~2.PDF (608.2 KB) ▶ Tags --- ## [NIHR Infrastructure in the West Midlands 2024](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/nihr-infrastructure-in-the-west-midlands-2024/31)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 13:02 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/nihr-infrastructure-in-the-west-midlands-2024/31 "2025-03-13T13:02:29Z")
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is one of the major funders for health and care research in the UK. This document is a brief guide to the NIHR Infrastructure in the We… --- ## [Iriss Co-production Project Planner Guide](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-co-production-project-planner-guide/24)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:34 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-co-production-project-planner-guide/24 "2025-03-13T12:34:42Z")
Description: Welcome to the Iriss co-production project planner. If you are interested in co-producing a project, but unsure where to start, this guide is for you! Download: Iriss coproduction project planner-guide.pd… --- ## [Iriss Co-production Project Session Tools](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-co-production-project-session-tools/25)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:49 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-co-production-project-session-tools/25 "2025-03-13T12:49:11Z")
Tools included: Inclusion checklist ‘Stop’ and ‘I want to speak’ cards, Rogues gallery Tomorrow’s headlines Values and manifesto Asset map Research interview Consequences characters Character profiles Pathway mapping C… --- ## [Iriss Co-production Project Spring Board](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-co-production-project-spring-board/26)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:50 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/iriss-co-production-project-spring-board/26 "2025-03-13T12:50:25Z")
Project Springboard Download: Iriss co-production project spring board.pdf (748.7 KB) --- ## [Stakeholder Mapping Tool](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/stakeholder-mapping-tool/27)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:51 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/stakeholder-mapping-tool/27 "2025-03-13T12:51:43Z")
Introduction: A stakeholder is a person who has something to gain or lose through the outcomes of a planning process or project. In many circles these are called interest groups and they can have a powerful bearing on t… --- ## [Equity in Community Research Feast Map](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/equity-in-community-research-feast-map/132)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2025 15:58 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/equity-in-community-research-feast-map/132 "2025-05-08T15:58:30Z")
Feast Map for Equity in Community Research ANNOTATED FEAST MAP (A4) - Final.pdf (4.6 MB) ▶ Tags --- ## [Community Research Skills Audit](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/community-research-skills-audit/134)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2025 16:07 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/community-research-skills-audit/134 "2025-05-08T16:07:20Z")
This audit is intended to be a reflective tool to help individuals and groups identify their strengths and areas for development as community-based research. Skills audit.pdf (51.6 KB) ▶ Tags --- ## [2024 Community Connexions Engagement Handbook - Engaging with underserved communities](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/2024-community-connexions-engagement-handbook-engaging-with-underserved-communities/78)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 11:49 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/2024-community-connexions-engagement-handbook-engaging-with-underserved-communities/78 "2025-03-17T11:49:27Z")
This handbook is the result of several years of community engagement among underserved communities, and of working in partnership with several local and regional community partners. It was created to complement existing … --- ## [Match Making in Research: Practical reflections on partnerships between user-led organisations and universities](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/match-making-in-research-practical-reflections-on-partnerships-between-user-led-organisations-and-universities/18)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:14 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/match-making-in-research-practical-reflections-on-partnerships-between-user-led-organisations-and-universities/18 "2025-03-13T12:14:40Z")
Description: This publication is based on our shared experiences of working together over a 16-month period on a study funded by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC). It has been written by members of a user-le… --- ## [Why Am I Always Being Researched? - Chicago Beyond Equity Series, Volume One](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/why-am-i-always-being-researched-chicago-beyond-equity-series-volume-one/17)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:11 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/why-am-i-always-being-researched-chicago-beyond-equity-series-volume-one/17 "2025-03-13T12:11:39Z")
Description: A Guidebook For Community Organizations, Researchers, And Funders To Help Us Get From Insufficient Understanding To More Authentic Truth Executive Summary: As an impact investor that backs the fight for y… --- ## [University of Durham Dilemmas cafés: A guide for facilitators](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/university-of-durham-dilemmas-cafes-a-guide-for-facilitators/29)
**Author:** [@cherp.admin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/cherp.admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 12:55 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/university-of-durham-dilemmas-cafes-a-guide-for-facilitators/29 "2025-03-13T12:55:59Z")
What is a dilemmas café? A dilemmas café involves people coming together to discuss several dilemmas experienced by participants. A dilemma is a choice between alternative courses of action, when it is not clear which is… --- ## [Recipe Book for Community Research](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/recipe-book-for-community-research/133)
**Author:** [@BVSCResearchAdmin](https://community.cherp.org.uk/u/BVSCResearchAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2025 16:05 UTC](https://community.cherp.org.uk/t/recipe-book-for-community-research/133 "2025-05-08T16:05:16Z")
Description: This guide is crafted to serve researchers, academics, public and third sector practitioners and those commissioning research, and community organisations with a recipe for a successful community of inquiry…