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* 1. Are you a Friend of the National Churches Trust (ie a member of our Friends' scheme)

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* 2. Which of these aspects of the work of the National Churches Trust do you think are the most important? (Please rank in order of importance)

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* 3. Which of these repairs or improvements to places of worship do you think are most important?

  Very important Important Not very important Not at all important Should not take place
Roof repairs
Installing toilets to enable greater community use
Improving access for people with disabilities
Stonework repairs
Installing modern heating
Repairs to rainwater goods
Installing or upgrading kitchens or serveries to enable greater community use
Replacing pews with flexible seating
Being open for local people and vistors

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* 4. What do you think are the biggest problems facing church buildings and the people who look after them?

  Very important problem Important problem Not a very important problem Not a problem
Declining size of congregations
Lack of funding to pay for repairs and modernisation
Too many churches for an increasingly secular country
Bats
Theft and vandalism
Shortage of volunteers to look after church buildings
Poor promotion of church heritage and history
Lack of support from central church authorities

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* 5. What do you think is most important about churches, chapels or meeting houses?

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* 6. Who do you think provides funds for the repair and modernisation of churches, chapels and meeting houses open for regular worship? (Tick as many as you think apply.)

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* 7. Which of these buildings do you think are most important to developing and supporting local community life? (Please rank in order of importance)

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* 8. Do you regularly attend a church or other religious service?

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* 9. How would you describe your religious affiliation? (Tick only one answer)

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* 10. Which of these organisations do you belong to? (Tick as many as apply)

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* 11. Which daily newspapers and magazines do you read on a regular basis? (Tick as many as apply)

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* 12. What is your age?

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* 13. If you would like to be entered into a prize draw to win one of three signed copies of 'Rice's Church Primer' by Matthew Rice, please complete the text fields below with your name and email address.

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