Ripples created by our actions inevitably make some difference in the world. This book is intended to help people who want to make a positive difference through groups and projects. It offers insights into how groups work and why they sometimes fail; successful start up and maintenance of projects that achieve the purpose and objectives; methods for attracting and keeping appropriate members and volunteers. Implementing these and the suggested strategies for obtaining resources, the efficient use of time, money, skills and effort and the respectful, cooperative ways people can enjoy working together, will guarantee successful and sustainable groups and projects. As with all the YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE books, this book is intended to be enjoyable to read and easy to use - by everyone. The wealth of information is concisely written to be of benefit to professionals wishing to upgrade their skills; busy people, working to make a difference in their communities and at the grassroots of their societies, and people from different cultures, especially those from the developing world, for whom English may be a 2nd or even 3rd language.