Social Entrepreneur Check-In!

Introduction

Why are we asking you to fill out another survey?

Good question. But before we get into it, I would like to set the record straight - I hate surveys. When I see a survey land in my inbox there is nothing I want to do more than send it straight into the pits of the trash folder, but I know the importance of them and how much value can be gained from a few minutes of spared time.

We stand before you today and beg that you indulge us on this occasion. You see, we know things are tough for a lot of folks out there at the moment. As a social entrepreneur, it can be difficult to find the support you need.

When you're just starting up, it can be overwhelming. Even established social entrepreneurs can feel out of the loop as the economic landscape drastically changes over time (and let’s be honest, it’s all over the place). You may not always be able to confide in your team during difficult times, with a lack of dedicated spaces for social enterprises, it can feel incredibly lonely - especially in times of hardship and crisis.

In response to this, we’re building a new programme of support, to widen the participation of social entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups within the third sector, while we’re a few months away from launching, we know you’re going to love it! To find out more you can check out our crowdfunder here.

We value your time, so we’ve made this survey as ‘click-though-able’ as possible, but if you do have a little more time to expand, there are additional comment boxes throughout. It shouldn’t take much more than 15 minutes (unless you’ve got A LOT to say).

The survey is completely anonymous, we only use this data to get an overview of how social entrepreneurs across the UK are managing the rocky economic climate. We will assess what support is needed and put plans in place to get that support out to the the third sector.

We’re also sweetening the deal with some PRIZES! As the survey is anonymous, if you want to be entered into the prize draw, there will be a link at the end after you submit the survey for you to be able to submit your contact details. This will not link your details to your survey in any way.

We will close our survey on 21st May 2024 at midnight, and will draw 3 lucky winners at random the next day at noon! We have 3 separate prizes, each greater than the last:

*drumroll*

£100 gift card to a UK store of your choice *ooOOooh*

Lifetime VIP membership to our new online peer support platform *aaAAaah*

6 month membership to our Glasgow-based community room *faints*

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* 1. ARE YOU READY?

LET'S DO THIS!!!

I guess so...

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* 2. What is your gender identity?
(eg. non-binary, male, female, gender fluid etc...)

We appreciate the wide variety of language surrounding gender expression, so we invite you to describe this to us in your own words.

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* 3. What age are you ?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. Do you personally identify as belonging to any of the following groups?
please tick all that apply

Black People, People of colour and Ethnic Minorities

Physically Disabled People

Neurodivergent People (diagnosed)

Neurodivergent People (undiagnosed, but suspected)

Rural Communities

Communities from Areas of Multiple Deprivation

Women

LGBTQIA+

None

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* 5. Do you feel you have any of the following barriers when it comes to your professional development?
please tick all that apply

Childcare

Support from Family & Friends

Financial Worries

Skill or Ability

Language & Communication

Confidence

Physical Health

Mental Health

Bias & Prejudice

Fear of Failure

Perfectionism

Negative Self Talk

Lack of Time

I Experience None of These

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your home postcode?
We only use this data to get a sense of where social entrepreneurs come from. This survey is anonymous, but if you don't feel comfortable giving a full postcode, then just the first half of your postcode can also be helpful.

Social Entrepreneur Check-In!

Introduction

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* 1. ARE YOU READY?

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* 2. What is your gender identity? (eg. non-binary, male, female, gender fluid etc...)We appreciate the wide variety of language surrounding gender expression, so we invite you to describe this to us in your own words.

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* 3. What age are you ?

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* 4. Do you personally identify as belonging to any of the following groups?please tick all that apply

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* 5. Do you feel you have any of the following barriers when it comes to your professional development?please tick all that apply

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* 6. What is your home postcode?We only use this data to get a sense of where social entrepreneurs come from. This survey is anonymous, but if you don't feel comfortable giving a full postcode, then just the first half of your postcode can also be helpful.

* 2. What is your gender identity?
(eg. non-binary, male, female, gender fluid etc...)

We appreciate the wide variety of language surrounding gender expression, so we invite you to describe this to us in your own words.

* 4. Do you personally identify as belonging to any of the following groups?
please tick all that apply

* 5. Do you feel you have any of the following barriers when it comes to your professional development?
please tick all that apply

* 6. What is your home postcode?
We only use this data to get a sense of where social entrepreneurs come from. This survey is anonymous, but if you don't feel comfortable giving a full postcode, then just the first half of your postcode can also be helpful.