Montrose Community Engagement & Funding Impact Survey

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* 1. What is your age group?

The starting age of 13 is chosen based on the minimum age requirement for most social media platforms and online surveys, acknowledging consent and privacy considerations. We collect no other personal data through this survey, other than your geo-location, which is only recorded when you consent to submit the survey.

Born 1997-2012 (Ages 13-26)

Born 1981-1996 (Ages 27-42)

Born 1965-1980 (Ages 43-58)

Born 1946-1964 (Ages 59-77)

Born on or before - 1945 (Ages 78+)

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* 2. How familiar are you with local environmental and social initiatives? (1-5 scale)

1 (Not familiar at all): I have no awareness or knowledge of local environmental & social initiatives.

2 (Slightly familiar): I've heard about local environmental & social initiatives but don't know much about them.

3 (Moderately familiar): I have a general understanding of some local environmental & social initiatives.

4 (Very familiar): I am well-informed about many local environmental & social initiatives and their purposes.

5 (Extremely familiar): I am very knowledgeable about local environmental & social initiatives, actively follow their progress, and may even participate in them.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How important is it for you to track the impact of your donations to local causes? (1-5 scale)

1 (Not important at all): I don't consider the impact of my donations when deciding to donate.

2 (Slightly important): It's somewhat important, but not a major factor in my decision-making.

3 (Moderately important): I prefer to know the general impact of my donations, but it's not crucial.

4 (Very important): Understanding the specific impact of my donations significantly influences my willingness to donate.

5 (Extremely important): It's essential for me to know the exact impact of my donations; this is a key factor in my decision to donate.

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* 4. Are you aware of what a Community Interest Company (C.I.C) and a Cooperative for Community Benefit are?

Yes, I’m aware of both

Yes, I’m aware of C.I.C only

Yes, I’m aware of a Cooperative for Community Benefit only

No, I’m not aware of either

Other/More Detail (please specify)

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* 5. Have you participated in any local community activities or volunteer programs in the past year? (Yes/No)

Yes (please specify)

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* 6. Are you currently implementing any sustainability practices in your home or garden? (Yes/No)

Yes (please specify/describe)

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* 7. What formats would you prefer for environmental education?

Workshops

Online courses

Community projects

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How likely are you to support future community initiatives through donations, volunteering, or other forms of engagement? (1-5 scale)

1 (Very unlikely): I have little to no interest in supporting future initiatives, regardless of their nature.

2 (Somewhat unlikely): I might consider supporting future initiatives, but it's not a priority for me.

3 (Neutral): My decision to support future initiatives would depend on various factors, including the initiative's goals and impact.

4 (Somewhat likely): I am inclined to support initiatives that align with my interests and values, especially those demonstrating clear benefits to the community or environment.

5 (Very likely): I am highly motivated to support future initiatives and actively seek opportunities to contribute to positive community and environmental outcomes.

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* 9. On a scale of 1-5, how critical is transparency regarding the use and impact of donations?

1 (Not critical at all): Transparency about how donations are used does not influence my decision to donate.

2 (Slightly critical): I prefer some level of transparency, but it's not a major concern.

3 (Moderately critical): Transparency is an important factor, but not the only one I consider when donating.

4 (Very critical): I highly value transparency and often base my donation decisions on the clarity provided by organisations.

5 (Extremely critical): Absolute transparency is essential for me, and I only support organisations that provide detailed accounts of how funds are used and the impact achieved.

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* 10. How interested are you in schemes that offer community shares and involvement in governance (voting on projects, board positions)?

1 (Not interested at all): I have no interest in participating in community share schemes or governance.

2 (Slightly interested): I might be somewhat interested, but need more information to fully understand the benefits.

3 (Moderately interested): I am interested in these schemes and open to learning more about how I can participate.

4 (Very interested): I find the concept of community shares and governance involvement appealing and would likely participate if given the opportunity.

5 (Extremely interested): I am very enthusiastic about actively participating in community shares and governance, seeing it as a critical way to contribute to and influence local initiatives.