Welcome to our latest blog post, where we dive into the findings from the Highfields Centre’s Project HOPE Survey. This survey provides invaluable insights into the community’s views on education, employment, and the arts. As we explore these findings, we gain a deeper understanding of the community’s needs and aspirations, helping us tailor our programs and services at the Highfields Centre to better support and engage with our members.
Survey Findings:
- 29.5% view the Highfields Centre as super awesome.
- 27.4% think it’s pretty good, while 35.8% consider it OK.
- 68%-70% of respondents expressed a desire to be part of a team that decides on the activities and projects at the Highfields Centre.
- 26% have tried and loved arts activities in the past year, with a significant interest in digital and creative arts if they lead to job opportunities.
- 37.9% find it very hard to find work or training gigs, with a lack of awareness about available opportunities.
- 37% are interested in specific skills like video editing, graphic design, and DJing.
- 50% are interested in sessions to boost confidence and social skills.
- Major community challenges include mental health issues, drug use, bullying, and depression/isolation, with a strong call for support and resources.
Conclusion: The survey from the Highfields Centre’s Project HOPE paints a picture of a community eager to engage, learn, and overcome challenges. Much like a mosaic, each piece of data represents a part of the community’s collective experience, revealing a complex but hopeful landscape. With a significant number of individuals looking to play an active role in shaping the center’s future, it’s clear there is a vibrant energy ready to be harnessed. By addressing the expressed needs for job-related training, mental health support, and more inclusive decision-making, we can pave the way for a more empowered and connected community. Together, we are building a brighter, more resilient future, one initiative at a time.
Please see survey results below more detailed information.
List 3 things or ideas you would like to see here at the Highfields Centre.
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Basketball
more basketball sessions
more activities for children, more sports & easy access
more basketball, less kids & refreshments
basketball sessions, different age groups & more sessions
basketball, football & gym activities
indoor football, swimming & summer camp
sauna, Steam room & swimming
more basketball
more free sessions
more sessions
more basketball sessions, football & table tennis
youth basketball, futsal sessions & video editing classes
Job opportunities
Job opportunties More Sport sessions Help in getting jobs Services for struggling families
Music Festival Football More outdoor trips
Gym open on the weekends
Sports Job opportunities for younger years(13+)
More football More sport opportunities More Youth Clubs
Football Gaming
Sport activities Music festivals Food stores
More sport sessions More volunteer opportunities Developing relationships with other organisations to help with running services and to increase popularity
Leicester satelite training Trips: Go karting Water world Dubai
Basketball Football Gym activities
More activities for kids More sports Easy access
More basketball Less kids Refreshments
Basketball sessions Different age groups More sessions
Football Swimming Summer camps
Suana Swimming Steam room
More sessions
Town center More free sessions
Basketball for youth Futsol Video editing club
More football Employment fairs/events Badminton sessions
Basketball
More basketball Session Football Table tennis
LGBTQ+ Representation Dance shows Art projects/adventures
Help to get jobs Improve to help others More cool stuff
Hair and Beauty Engineering Nails
Different jobs Activities
Exercise/Nutrition Info Music Male support
Badminton Arts&Craft
Big tech cameras Gaming PCs Anything to do with content creating like youtube
Gym Swimming Archery
Farming Dawan table
Beauty Sports
Digital tech skill Strongly on Admin and codimg
Self defense lessons English lesson
Short,easy projects
Volunteers
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