Project HOPE Survey – Voices of the Youth 2024

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. 

Forms response chart. Question title: How old are you?. Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: How cool would it be to have easy access to learning stuff outside school, college, and uni etc, like at community centres?. Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Ever tried any artsy stuff like painting, music, or drama in the past year? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: On a scale from ‘tech wizard’ to ‘tech newbie’, how would you rate your digital skills?. Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Do you think there are enough jobs or training gigs for young people around here? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: How often do you hang out at places like Highfields Centre for fun or learning? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: What do you think about us hosting sessions here at the Highfields Centre to boost confidence and social skills – yay or nay? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Interested in getting tips from a digital employment mentor and work coach? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Would you join creative arts and digital arts sessions if they could lead to real job opportunities? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Do you think the projects or sessions offered in the Highfields Centre helps people stay out of trouble and help make better life choices? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: What kind of challenges do you or people you know face? (tick all that apply all that apply). Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: How easy is it to find help for these challenges?. Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Do you or anyone you know that is struggling or has struggled due to challenges like ADHD, anxiety drugs, isolation depression bullying etc? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Rate how awesome the Highfields Centre are in helping young people: . Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Want to learn cool stuff like video editing, graphic design, or DJing if they could lead to a job or career?. Number of responses: 95 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Do you know of other community centres or organisations that you can access to get support and helping finding employment, workshops, and training etc? . Number of responses: 95 responses.

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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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