Needs Survey Needs survey version 2022 V0.1About youThis survey is to help us better understand your needs, get feedback and evaluate the benefits of what we do. We also hope it will enable us to access more funding to help serve you better. Taking part in the survey is entirely voluntary and your answers will be anonymous and confidential. All data will be collected and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. You may skip any questions you do not want to answer.Thank you in advance Adam and the Herefordshire Board Gamers Committee.Section 1 Your backgroundDo you follow Herefordshire Board Gamers on social media? i.e. Instagram, Discord, Facebook or are you a member of Herefordshire Board Gamers Facebook group Yes, and I interact regulary Yes, but I mostly follow NoHave you attended an online event organised by Herefordshire Board Gamers? Yes frequently Yes occasionally No but I would like to NoHave you attended an in person event organised by Herefordshire Board Gamers? Yes frequently Yes occasionally No but I plan to No Prefer not to answerHave you attended an event organised via the HB community rather than officially? (for example private game sessions) Yes frequently Yes occasionally No but I plan to No Prefer not to answerDo you feel like you are part of the Herefordshire Board Gamers community? Yes NoWhat attracted you to Herefordshire Board Gamers?If you attend events regularly what keeps you coming back?If you would like to attend our events but have not yet done so, what is stopping you? Schedule or lack of time Live too far away Accessibility issues I feel awkward or anxious about joining a group of strangers I don’t know what to expect from a gaming event I don’t feel comfortable in pubs Costs Covid Shielding I don't think games are for me Other (See below)Other reasons I haven't been able to attendI would recommend Herefordshire Board Gamers to my friends? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly DisagreeSection 2. How are we doing?This section will help us review how well we are delivering against our aims.Aim 1: CommunityTo build and support our community, providing a welcome, inclusive space for everyone to play or run games and socialise wether in person or online. To challenge loneliness and isolation and support the mental well being of our members.Community: We are doing well delivering this aim: Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly DisagreeCommunity: What have we done well? What should we keep doing?Community: What can we do better? How can we improve?Aim 2: Inclusion and accessibility:To provide and support gaming and socialisation for everyone by making our events and communities as inclusive and accessible as possible. To recognise that our members are unique, and our community is built on a foundation of support and respect.Inclusion and accessibility: We are doing well delivering this aim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly DisagreeInclusion and accessibility: What have we done well? What should we keep doing?Inclusion and accessibility: What can we do better? How can we improve?Aim 3: Education and support:To share the wonderful hobby of gaming and all of its mental, physical and social benefits. To provide the games, tools, guides and support to inform, inspire and enable people to run their own inclusive events. To challenge misconceptions and stereotypes.Education and Support: We are doing well delivering this aim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly DisagreeEducation and Support: What have we done well? What should we keep doing?Education and Support: What can we do better? How can we improve?Aim 4: Charity and giving back:To give back by raising money for our chosen charity. To support gamers and the community by providing opportunities for members to assist in giving back.Charity and giving back; We are doing well delivering this aim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly DisagreeCharity and giving back; What have we done well? What should we keep doing?Charity and giving back; What can we do better? How can we improve?Section 3. Board games, well-being and communityThis section is based on the World Health Organisation Well-Being Index 1998. It will help us evaluate the social benefits of gaming events.Over the last two weeks I have felt cheerful and in good spirits All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no timeOver the last two weeks I have felt calm and relaxed All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no timeOver the last two weeks I have felt active and vigorous All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no timeOver the last two weeks I have felt fresh and rested All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no timeOver the last two weeks my daily life has been filled with things that interest me All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no timeDo you feel belonging to a community like Herefordshire Board Gamers is good for your mental well being? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prefer not to answerDo you feel attending in person events is good for your mental well being? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Prefer not to answerDo you feel attending online events is good for your mental well being? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Prefer not to answerSection 4. About youThis section will help us understand the diversity of our community and allow us to better support your needs.Age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or Above Prefer not to answerGender? Male Female Not Binary Other Prefer not to answerIs your gender identity the same as the sex you were assigned at birth? Yes No Prefer not to answerDo you have any long-standing physical conditions or illnesses? Yes No Prefer not to answerDo you have any long-standing mental health conditions, disorders or illnesses? Yes No Prefer not to answer Do you have any learning difficulties (for example, dyslexia, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, dysgraphia, dyspraxia)? Yes No Prefer not to answerYour postcode district (first 2-4 characters before the single space in the middle, e.g., HR4)The important stuffWe will always respect your privacy and never sell your information to any third party, but we would like permission to process and use it. I give Herefordshire Board Gamers permission to Use this information in an anonymised form in our advertising (testimonials) Use this information in an anonymised form in our funding applicationsCase studies and detailed testimonialsIf you would like to speak with us further or offer to share your story with us in the form of a testimonial or case study please contact us adam@herefordshireboardgamers.co.uk or leave your email belowThank you againEmail (Optional)Submit Form
