For any organisation undertaking earthmoving projects, the outcome of the work can be affected by the operation's ability to remain within budget.

For charity, volunteer or community organisations the jobs being undertaken could be affected even more by the volunteer workforce you have access to and the equipment you are able to secure to carry out the larger, more specialised tasks.

Hiring earthmoving equipment for sprucing up parks, community centres, schools or churchyards can be a cost-effective way to attend to outdoor upgrades - as purchasing such equipment can be expensive, even without taking into account the storage and maintenance of such machinery.

Hire companies can often provide the most up-to-date models of diggers, trenchers and dumpers - along with advice on how best to put them to use.

This kind of equipment is great for picking up, moving and dumping pavers, bricks, sand, soil, mulch and screenings.

Some models are compact-sized for working within narrow spaces and others are equipped with all-terrain traction which minimises damage to existing turf.

Wheelbarrows are also useful earthmoving tools and while some members of your workforce may have specimens in their sheds raring to go, it may end up being best to hire a squad of these in order to keep safety at a maximum.