Thank You Day - Taking Part Insights

Thank You Day is organised by the Together Initiative, a coalition of organisations including RVS, Scouts, Rotary, Sport England, schools, music & faith groups and so many more! They all come together to build kinder, closer more connected communities.

We are asking for your insights about taking part in Thank You Day. This survey is anonymous and the results will be used by the /Together Initiative to support community building campaigns.

We'd also love to see your photos! Tag us #ThankYouDay or send them info@together.org.uk

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* 1. Why did you choose to come today? (Select as many as you want)

Because I wanted to thank the Queen and celebrate the Jubilee

Because I wanted to thank somebody in my community

Because I wanted to meet new people

Because I wanted to get to know people better in my community

I just wanted a day out

Other reason - Please let us know

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* 2. How did you find out about this event? (Select as many as you want)

Somebody knocked on my door and invited me

Community social media group e.g WhatsApp, Facebook etc

I got a flyer through my door

Noticeboard

A Local Group / Mailing list

Local media

Friends/Family (word of mouth)

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* 3. Have you been to a local community event before? (Select as many as you want)

A few

Many

I came to a local Thank You Day last year

Never, this is my first time

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* 4. Did you talk to anyone you didn’t know very well at this event?

Yes – I talked to somebody I’ve never met before

Yes – I got to know somebody better who I didn’t know very well

No – I didn’t speak to anyone who I didn’t already know well

No – I didn’t speak to anyone

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* 5. Did wearing a name badge make it easier to engage with new people?

People didn’t wear name badges, but it would have helped

People didn’t wear name badges, but it wouldn’t have made much difference

Wearing name badges made it easier to meet new people

Wearing name badges didn’t make much difference in meeting new people

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* 6. Did you meet or talk to someone from a different background to you?

Yes

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* 7. Has this event made it easier, or more difficult to meet new people in your local area?

It’s harder

It’s about the same

It’s easier

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* 8. Have you signed up to any new ways to stay in touch with your community? (Select as many as you want)

I’ve joined a community social media group like WhatsApp or Facebook

I’ve shared my contact details with someone new today

I’ve joined a local community group

I've not done these yet

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* 9. After attending today, are you more likely to (select as many as you would like):

Attend another community event

Organise a community event

Volunteer in your local community

Speak to your neighbours more

Join a local club or society

None of the above

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* 10. What else might be useful for us to know about events like this?

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* 11. Why do you think events like this are important for your local community?

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* 12. We are not tracking you, or evaluating the people who ran today's event, but it would help us to know the name of the area/town or village where this event was held. The event was in ________________