C1: Business Case

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Business Case - Project name

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Give a brief summary of the planned project

CASE FOR SUPPORT

Outline the likely benefits of the project

STAKEHOLDER SUMMARY

Identify the key parties with an interest in the project – i.e. those who can influence, or may be influenced by, the project

RESOURCED REQUIRED

Outline what resources will be needed, including staff (new and existing) and non-staff needs

FINANCE

How will the project be financed? What will be required to fund it and how much will each element cost?

RISKS AND ISSUES

Please provide details of the risks and issues associated with the project, their level of impact on the project (high, medium, low), and plans to mitigate them.

Risk = Something that might happen.
Issue = Something that has or will happen.

Please add additional sections as appropriate.