Securing the future for St Mary's with Christ Church, Wanstead Parish - Community Consultation (Autumn 2020)

The purpose of this survey is to find out more about how St Mary's and Christ Church can better serve the wider community. We are at the very beginning of our year long 'Securing the future for St Mary's with Christ Church' project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We want to find out how we can make the churches more accessible and what we can do to make the most difference to our communities. Please can you provide your feedback by midnight on Sunday 27th September 2020. All responses are anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Alix Slater at alix@alixslater.com who is supporting the Parish with this project.

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* 1. We are interested in how familiar you are with both churches. Please can you tell us which of the following you have done? Please tick all that apply.

Looked at the interior of Christ Church

Attended a service at Christ Church

Attended a music, or other event at Christ Church

Visited for quiet reflection/ to 'rest' in either Christ Church or the garden

Looked at the interior of St Mary's

Attended a service at St. Mary's

Attended a music, or other event at St Mary's

Visited for quiet reflection/ to 'rest' in either St Mary's or the church yard

Taken a stroll/ walk around St Mary's church yard

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The 'Securing the future for St Mary's with Christ Church' project is about how we serve the wider community. One way we could do this is by having more activities based at the churches. Subject to Covid-19 restrictions, please tell us how interested you would be in the following:

	Very interested	Interested	Not interested
More exhibitions in the churches	More exhibitions in the churches Very interested	More exhibitions in the churches Interested	More exhibitions in the churches Not interested
Concerts and recitals at the churches	Concerts and recitals at the churches Very interested	Concerts and recitals at the churches Interested	Concerts and recitals at the churches Not interested
Vocal masterclasses	Vocal masterclasses Very interested	Vocal masterclasses Interested	Vocal masterclasses Not interested
Open air film nights	Open air film nights Very interested	Open air film nights Interested	Open air film nights Not interested
Poetry recitals	Poetry recitals Very interested	Poetry recitals Interested	Poetry recitals Not interested
Pop up theatre	Pop up theatre Very interested	Pop up theatre Interested	Pop up theatre Not interested
Debating	Debating Very interested	Debating Interested	Debating Not interested
More groups for older people	More groups for older people Very interested	More groups for older people Interested	More groups for older people Not interested
More groups for carers and children	More groups for carers and children Very interested	More groups for carers and children Interested	More groups for carers and children Not interested
Groups that address social isolation	Groups that address social isolation Very interested	Groups that address social isolation Interested	Groups that address social isolation Not interested
Workshops for young people e.g.how to make and edit films	Workshops for young people e.g.how to make and edit films Very interested	Workshops for young people e.g.how to make and edit films Interested	Workshops for young people e.g.how to make and edit films Not interested

If you have any other suggestions for groups, events and activities please share them here.

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* 3. The churches and people associated with them have a rich history. How interested would you be in learning more about?

	Very interested	Interested	Not interested
The people in St Mary's graveyard e.g. World War combatants and other notable parishioners	The people in St Mary's graveyard e.g. World War combatants and other notable parishioners Very interested	The people in St Mary's graveyard e.g. World War combatants and other notable parishioners Interested	The people in St Mary's graveyard e.g. World War combatants and other notable parishioners Not interested
Key people associated with the history of Wanstead	Key people associated with the history of Wanstead Very interested	Key people associated with the history of Wanstead Interested	Key people associated with the history of Wanstead Not interested
LGBTQIA+ history of the local area	LGBTQIA+ history of the local area Very interested	LGBTQIA+ history of the local area Interested	LGBTQIA+ history of the local area Not interested
The links between the founding members of this community and slavery	The links between the founding members of this community and slavery Very interested	The links between the founding members of this community and slavery Interested	The links between the founding members of this community and slavery Not interested
How the poor and marginalised lived in Wanstead from the 18th century	How the poor and marginalised lived in Wanstead from the 18th century Very interested	How the poor and marginalised lived in Wanstead from the 18th century Interested	How the poor and marginalised lived in Wanstead from the 18th century Not interested
The church buildings	The church buildings Very interested	The church buildings Interested	The church buildings Not interested

If there is anything else you would like us to consider please tell us below.

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* 4. We would like to know how you would like to access this history, music and events. Please rank your preferences, with 1 as high (favourite).

Guided tours that you can download from the Parish website onto your own device

Tours led by a volunteer

Talks, concerts and performances in the churches or grounds

Streamed talks, concerts and performances you can access from home

Family fun days during holidays

Children's themed paper trails

Family history workshops

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* 5. How else would you like to use the churches and their grounds? Are you involved with a group that would like to meet there, or do you know of people who might benefit from us setting up a group or activity?

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* 6. We are aware that the churches are not fully accessible. If we were able to improve accessibility by making the following changes, what difference would this make to you, friends or family?

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* 7. Are there any other barriers that might prevent you from visiting or taking part in an activity? If so, is there anything the Parish can do to overcome these?

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* 8. Is there anything else we could do at either church to make your visit more comfortable?

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* 9. What do you value most about St Mary's and Christ Church?

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* 10. Thank you very much for your feedback which we will be using to brief the architects and direct further research and consultation. Please use the space below to share any other ideas, or comments.

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* 11. These questions are about you and will help us monitor who has taken part in the consultation. Please indicate which age group you fall into.

16 to 34 years

35 to 54 years

55 to 64 years

65 to 84 years

85 years +

Prefer not to say

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* 12. Please could you share the first 4 digits of your home postcode with us? This will not be shared with, or used for any other purpose other than us knowing we have consulted with the local community.

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* 13. If you are willing to take part in future consultation, probably by telephone or online (due to Covid-19) where we will share more about the project and ask for your feedback on ideas, please leave your details below and Dr. Alix Slater will get in touch with you.

Name

Email or telephone

Please tell us what day of the week and time, day or evening is best for us to contact you

Thank you very much for your thoughts.

The data collected in this survey will be stored and processed by Alix Slater Consultancy & Training Ltd on behalf of the PCC for the purposes of this project. It will not be passed onto third parties. Alix Slater Consultancy & Training Ltd operates within the Data Protection Act and Market Research Society guidelines. Please contact Alix Slater at alix@alixslater.com if you have any questions regarding the content of the survey or how your data is being stored.

	Big difference	Some difference	No difference
More wheelchair spaces	More wheelchair spaces Big difference	More wheelchair spaces Some difference	More wheelchair spaces No difference
Accessible WCs	Accessible WCs Big difference	Accessible WCs Some difference	Accessible WCs No difference
Wheelchair access throughout	Wheelchair access throughout Big difference	Wheelchair access throughout Some difference	Wheelchair access throughout No difference
Improved access at Christ Church e.g. button operated and/or glazed doors	Improved access at Christ Church e.g. button operated and/or glazed doors Big difference	Improved access at Christ Church e.g. button operated and/or glazed doors Some difference	Improved access at Christ Church e.g. button operated and/or glazed doors No difference
Large print service sheets at both churches	Large print service sheets at both churches Big difference	Large print service sheets at both churches Some difference	Large print service sheets at both churches No difference
Easy read information	Easy read information Big difference	Easy read information Some difference	Easy read information No difference
Electronic versions of information that you can adapt on your own device	Electronic versions of information that you can adapt on your own device Big difference	Electronic versions of information that you can adapt on your own device Some difference	Electronic versions of information that you can adapt on your own device No difference
Audio-described tours of the buildings which you could download to your phone	Audio-described tours of the buildings which you could download to your phone Big difference	Audio-described tours of the buildings which you could download to your phone Some difference	Audio-described tours of the buildings which you could download to your phone No difference
Improved provision for those with impaired hearing	Improved provision for those with impaired hearing Big difference	Improved provision for those with impaired hearing Some difference	Improved provision for those with impaired hearing No difference
Autism friendly (relaxed) services	Autism friendly (relaxed) services Big difference	Autism friendly (relaxed) services Some difference	Autism friendly (relaxed) services No difference
Autism friendly toddler group	Autism friendly toddler group Big difference	Autism friendly toddler group Some difference	Autism friendly toddler group No difference
Dementia friendly services and activities	Dementia friendly services and activities Big difference	Dementia friendly services and activities Some difference	Dementia friendly services and activities No difference
'Grab' bars for people with mobility / balance issues	'Grab' bars for people with mobility / balance issues Big difference	'Grab' bars for people with mobility / balance issues Some difference	'Grab' bars for people with mobility / balance issues No difference
Accessible guide to the churches telling you what to expect	Accessible guide to the churches telling you what to expect Big difference	Accessible guide to the churches telling you what to expect Some difference	Accessible guide to the churches telling you what to expect No difference