Your Community, Your Future: A Community Consultation Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your answers will help us understand what matters most to people in our communities and shape the future of our local church buildings.

We are exploring how our church buildings – particularly at Cawthorne and Upper Dearne ( serving the villages and surrounding areas of Denby Dale, Lower Cumberworth, Clayton West and Skelmanthorpe) – can best serve the local community in the years ahead. This includes plans to create a modern, flexible worship and environmentally sustainable community space that is welcoming to everyone, whether or not they attend church.

Your responses are anonymous. The results will be used to guide our plans and to support applications for funding to improve our buildings.

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How connected do you feel to people in your local area (Please select one)

Very connected - I see friends and neighbours regularly

Fairly connected, but I'd welcome more chances to meet people

Neither connected or not, I know a few people

Not very connected, most of my social life is elsewere

I feel quite isolated and would like more social conact

Is loneliness or isolation a concern for you or someone you care about (Please select one)

Yes - for me personally

Yes - I am OK but know other people who are lonely

Yes - I don't know anybody, but know it's out there

Not yet, but life is becoming more isolated for people

No, there isn't a problem with loneliness and isolation

What types of social activity would you most value in your local area (Tick all that apply)

Informal drop-in sessions (coffee mornings, community cafe)

Clubs or groups around shared interests (crafts, reading, walking, gardening)

Events and activities for families with children

Activities for young people (youth clubs, creative workshops, music)

Support groups (carers, bereavement, mental health and wellbeing)

Exercise or movement classes

Are there services you find it difficult to access because of wher you live (Tick all that apply)

Health services (GP appointments, pharmacy, mental health support)

Advice services (benefits, legal, financial)

Childcare or family support

Activities and social groups for older people

Digital or IT support (help with computers, smartphones, online forms)

Training, education or skills development

None - I can access what I need

Have you visited or used your local church building in the past 12 months? (Tick all that apply)

Yes - for worship or a church service

Yes, for a community event,concert, group or activity

Yes - for a personal occasion (wedding, funeral, baptism

No, I haven;t had reason to.

No, I didn't feel it was the place for me.

No, the building doesn't suit my needs (access, facilities, temperature, parking)

To what extent do you agree with this statement: "My local church building is an important part of this community" (Please tick one box)

How important is it to you that community buildings in your area are environmentally friendly and energy-efficient (Please tick one box)

Vitally important, every building should be

Quite important, if you can do it.

I'm not bothered one way or the other

I don;t think it matters, really

I'm against putting time and effort into this.

Do you have skills, interests or experience that you might enjoy sharing with others in your community? (Tick all that apply)

Practical skills (DY, gardening, cooking, sewing)

Creative skills (music, art, crafts, writing, drama)

Professional skills (IT, finance, teaching, health, legal)

Organisational skills (running groups, event planning, fundraising

I'm not sure but I'd be open to exploring this.

I'd prefer not to

Would you be willing to help with any of the following? (Tick all that apply)

Helping at a community cafe or drop-in session

Supporting activities for older or isolated people

Helping with youth activities or family events

Joining a group that helps shape how the building is used

Occasional practical help (setting up rooms, welcoming people)

I'm not able to volunteer at present

If you might be interested in volunteering, can you leave an email address and/or phone number so that we can get in touch (We will only use your details for this purpose)

Name

Phone number

Now a few questions about you. This helps us understand your answers. Firstly, where do you live? (Please select one)

Thank you for completing this survey.

Your answers will help us plan for the future of our church builings and the communities they serve. All responses are anonymous.

FREE DRAW: Would you like to enter or free draw for £50 of Amazon vouchers? If so, please leave your details below. Your details will be kept separately from your survey responses and only used to contact you if you win.

Name

Email address

Phone number