Survey Results
Sennen Churchtown Hall Survey
Sennen Churchtown Hall Committee would like to thank everyone who completed the 2015 and 2017 surveys, the results of which we present here, starting with 2015:
2015 Results:
In total 284 ‘Public’ surveys were completed, 190 of them online. There were also 21 ‘Hirers’ surveys completed.
Results summary, %s rounded to nearest whole:
67% respondents were aged 21-60
Priority areas for improvement:
90% placed a new roof for the Hall as top priority;
2nd priority (53%) = upgrade of toilet facilities;
3rd priority (41%) = provide disabled access;
4th (39%) = improve heating & insulation;
5th (34%) = upgrade electrical system.
Hall use/activities of most interest:
48% selected Private functions (e.g. weddings, birthdays, anniversaries);
45% Fundraising events;
42% Keep-fit, ditto Yoga;
37% Film club, ditto Music/singing;
34% Drama (plays); 33% Art or craft classes;
30% Dancing, ditto Tai-chi, ditto Educational classes, ditto Coffee mornings;
28% Exhibitions/shows;
26% Photography;
25% Circuit/cross fit training;
24% Pre-school playgroup;
23% Book club, ditto Parent and toddler group;
22% Luncheon club for over 60s, ditto Senior citizens group, ditto Youth club;
21% Cookery club, ditto Uniformed organisations (e.g. Guides, Scouts, Brownies);
18% Special needs related;
17% Gardening club;
16% Vulnerable adults (e.g. bereaved, recently divorced); 15% Counselling;
14% Flower arranging;
13% Job seekers support;
10% Young farmers.
70% of participants interested in hiring the hall were interested in hire for a “1-off event”.
Importance of the Hall for the community:
Around 75% of respondents said the Hall enabled them to meet other local people & to feel more connected to the wider local community.
65% said it enabled them to try a new activity or encouraged them to get more involved in other local activities or organisations;
55% said it provided greater knowledge of what is happening locally;
35% said it provided access to services which would otherwise be difficult to access (e.g. due to inability to travel);
30% felt it helped reduce or counter any feelings of loneliness;
29% said it provided their main opportunity for contact with others.
Residence of participants:
55% of voters were permanent residents of Sennen;
25% were resident in West Penwith;
11% selected ‘Other’,
while 8% were semi-permanent residents of Sennen.
2017 Results:
Sennen Churchtown Hall Specific Surveys
The number of surveys per age group were:
16 surveys for ‘Under 5s’
69 surveys for ‘5 to 14 years old’
4 surveys for ‘15 to 20’
63 surveys for ‘Over 60s’
Results summary, %s rounded to nearest whole:
Age breakdown
Under 5s: 56% respondents for 3 to 5 years old
5 to 14: 69% respondents aged 5 to 10 years old
15 to 20: 50% respondents aged 15 to 16 years old, ditto 17 to 20 years old
Over 60s’s: 67% respondents aged 60 to 70 years old
Areas for improvement
Under 5s: 81% selected lack of baby facilities; 69% draughty cold dingy, 56 % proximity of main road and not sure what’s on.
5 to 14: 68% selected no Wi-fi; 52% don’t know what’s on; 52% cold and dismal; 47% nothing for me.
15 to 20: 100% selected no Wi-fi; 75% outdated; 50% don’t know what’s on.
Over 60s’s: 65% selected inadequate toilet facilities; 50% draughty and cold; 40% feels old fashioned.
Hall use/activities of most interest
Under 5s: 80% selected parties; 80% outdoor play area; 73% soft play outside, ditto creative activities; 67% gym sessions.
5 to 14: 75% selected parties; 64% cookery club; 61% gym, martial arts and boxing.
15 to 20: 100% selected gigs/open mic; 67% films; 33% dance; ditto fitness; ditto outdoor activities and ditto drama/singing.
Over 60s: 73% selected fundraising events; 69% film club; 60% exhibitions/shows.
Importance of the Hall for the community
Under 5s: 94% selected try new things with my child; 69% meet up with our friends; 63% help me do things locally rather than travel.
5 to 14: 78% selected meet with friends; 75% try new things; ditto hobbies and interests; 67% make new friends.
15 to 20: 67% selected know what’s happening locally; ditto meet locals; ditto access services otherwise not able to; ditto share similar interests; ditto get involved in local activities.
Over 60s: 83% selected meet local people; 75% feel more connected to the wider community; 63% know what’s happening locally.
Residence of participants
Under 5s: 88% reside in Sennen within one mile of Hall; 6.3% over one mile; 6.3% selected ‘Other’.
5 to 14: 71% reside in Sennen within one mile of Hall; 16% over one mile; 5% reside in Wider Penwith; while 5% were on holiday.
15 to 20: 50% reside in Wider Penwith; 25% reside in Sennen within one mile of Hall; ditto over one mile of Hall.
Over 60s: 66% reside in Sennen with one mile; 18% reside in Wider Penwith; 8% are semi-permanent residents of Sennen; 8% selected ‘Other’.
Sennen Churchtown Hall Committee would like to thank everyone for their support; with help from the people of Sennen & the wider community, we hope to secure a positive future for the Hall.