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Berkshire Community Needs Survey 2026

Help Shape the Future of Our Communities
At Connecting Communities in Berkshire (CCB), we believe every village and parish should be a place where people feel connected, supported and proud to live.

We want to hear from you! This short survey is a chance for you to share what works well in your community and where things could improve. Your feedback helps us secure funding to support projects and services that genuinely reflect local needs and priorities.

Quick Details:
  • Time: The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete
  • Confidentiality: Your responses are completely anonymous and private. Data is used solely for the purpose of community development and research.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. Your voice really does make a difference.
1.Name of your Village or Parish
Section 1: Community & Social Life
2.On a scale of 1–5, (1=Not at all, 5=Very much) how well do you feel your local community buildings (village halls/hubs) cater to all age groups?
1
2
3
4
5
3.What types of social activities are currently missing in your area? (Select all that apply)
4.What age group do you belong to
5.Please use the space below for any additional thoughts on community buildings or activities:
Section 2: Access to Services & Health
6.Have you struggled to access any of the following in the last 12 months due to your location? (Select all that apply)
7.Would you use "outreach" (eg., mobile, pop up medical, therapeutic, banking or other services) if they were held at your local village hall?
8.Please use the space below for any additional thoughts on local services:
Section 3: Connection & Community
9.How often do you feel you lack companionship or feel left out?
10.To what extent do the following barriers prevent you from connecting with others or attending local events?
Not a barrier
Small barrier
Significant barrier
Lack of transport / Difficulty travelling
Digital barriers (No internet/device/skills)
Cost of activities
Lack of activities and social events
Health or mobility issues
11.How do you primarily find out about local news, groups, and events? (Tick all that apply)
12.If a new activity or club started in your local community building on a topic that interests you, how likely would you be to attend?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Unlikely
Not at all likely
13.What type of activity would most interest you? (e.g., Gardening, local history, "Coffee & Connect" morning)
14.What time of day would you be most likely to attend? Please tick all that apply.
Section 4: Housing & Energy (A Safe Place to Live)
15.How concerned are you about the availability of affordable housing for people with a local connection to your village?
16.Would you support a housing needs survey in your community? This is a short questionnaire to understand exactly what kind of homes local residents actually need (eg., affordable options for first time buyers/renters, smaller homes for people looking to downsize).
17.Do you feel your home is sufficiently energy-efficient and affordable to heat?
18.Would you benefit from impartial advice on switching from oil to lower-carbon heating, such as heat pumps (which move heat from the outside air or ground into your home)?
19.If you answered 'yes' and would like to receive impartial advice and information from our team, please provide your contact details (Email or Mobile).
Section 5: Having a Role (Employment & Volunteering)
20.Are there enough opportunities for local employment or business support in your immediate area?
21.Would you consider becoming a Trustee or taking on other voluntary roles at a local community building if training and support were provided?
22.Please use the space below to add any additional thoughts on employment, enterprise, volunteering or training
Section 6: Identifying the Gaps (The Funding Questions)
23.What is the best thing about living in your village community?
24.What is the single biggest challenge facing your community right now?
25.Please tell us about a specific project or improvement your village/parish has aspired to achieve in the last 3 years (eg., hall renovations, youth club, or improving local transport) What was the goal?
26.Reflecting on this project, which of the following barriers most prevented this from moving forward? (Please select all that apply).
27.Do you have a "Success Story" or an example of a local service that is working well and could be replicated elsewhere?
28.We would love to keep you updated on the results of this survey or contact you for further feedback. If you are happy for us to do so, please leave your email address below.
Thank you for your time. Your input is vital for our future funding applications.