> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wearecast.gitbook.io/open-working-toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wearecast.gitbook.io/open-working-toolkit/master.md).

# Open working toolkit

This toolkit gives charities and funders the best resources for learning why and how to work in the open, share work and reuse work from others.

This toolkit was developed by CAST, Catalyst, and[ Third Sector Lab.](https://thirdsectorlab.co.uk/open-working-reuse-programme/)

💡 If you're new to working in the open, read about what it is and why it's a good idea:

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[What is open working?](/open-working-toolkit/overview/open-working-manifesto.md)
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[Why you should work in the open](/open-working-toolkit/overview/why-you-should-work-in-the-open.md)
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[Why funders should work in the open](/open-working-toolkit/overview/why-funders-should-work-in-the-open.md)
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✍️ Once you're familiar with the idea of working in the open, browse the collection of guides, examples and experiences of doing it:

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[Writing Weeknotes](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/how-to-do-open-working.md)
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[Overcoming Barriers](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/overcoming-barriers.md)
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[Reusing work that others have shared](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/reusing-work-that-others-have-shared-1.md)
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[Examples of open working](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/examples-of-open-working.md)
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