Shape My Future

About the project

'Shape My Future' is a YMCA DownsLink Group project run by YMCA Right Here which wants to find out what young people (aged 11-25) from Sussex and Surrey feel are the most important issues affecting their lives, the lives of other young people, their community and the planet.

By completing this Survey you get a chance to win one of 5 x £20 Amazon Vouchers!

The winners will be contacted in January 2020, so good luck!

The Survey will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.

This Survey is completely anonymous. Your identity will never be linked to your opinions and ideas at any point in the analysis and reporting stage.

YMCA DLG is a charity working with children, young people and families across Sussex and Surrey. We work to tackle issues that affect young people's lives and want to hear your opinions on what those issues are and how we can help. By answering the following questions, you agree on your answers being analysed and collated in a summary report which will influence YMCA DLG 2020-25 vision.

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* 1. How old are you?

11-15

16-18

19-21

22-25

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* 2. What is your gender identity

male

female

non-binary

other

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* 3. What area do you live in?

Brighton and Hove

Worthing

Crawley

Horsham

Eastbourne

Hastings

Guildford

other

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* 4. Thinking about the future, what are your hopes in life?

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* 5. What are your hopes for your community? (Is there anything you'd like to see change or improve?)

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* 6. How would you like things to improve for young people?

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* 7. If there is one thing you could change for the planet, what would it be?

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* 8. Please look through the list below and rank the top 3 issues that you think are most relevant to young people

Ending Knife Crime

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Mental Health

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Employment - a decent wage and a stable income

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Homelessness / quality, affordable housing

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Votes at 16

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Cuts to Youth Services / access to good quality Youth Services

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Climate change/ Environmental issues

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Tackling racism and discrimination

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Relationships

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Money

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Education and training

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Health and the NHS

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LGBTQ+

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Something else- please explain below

N/A

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* 9. Thank you for choosing your top 3 issues. Please explain why they are important to you.

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* 10. Have you taken any action around any issues before? You might not realise that you have! Tick the action/s below

Raised money for an issue (e.g. sponsored / fundraising events)

Did an assembly/presentation

Took part in a flashmob

Took part in a social media campaign

Designed a poster or leaflet

Being part of an online group about the issue

Made or was part of a film / documentary to raise awareness

Took part in a school event / awareness day

Wrote or spoke to a local Councillor or MP

Created a website

Joined my Student Union group

Built an App for the issue

Being part of an event about the issue

Written a story for a magazine / paper / website

Took part in marches or protests

Being involved in a focus group / survey that asked your views about an issue

Started or signed an online or paper petition

Became a member of a campaigning group e.g. Greenpeace

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which of the actions in Q9 (above) are you most interested in?

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* 12. What would help you to get involved in taking action to change things for the better e.g. having more info about an issue, training to develop particular skills, support from the YMCA, etc?

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* 13. The Right Here project recruits young people aged 16-25 years to volunteer in Brighton and Hove. If you are interested in the project and would like to know more, please add your email to the comment box below and one of the team will be in touch.
Alternatively, follow us on Instagram on #ymcarighthere

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* 14. Thank you for completing this survey! For the chance to win one of 5 £20 Amazon vouchers, please leave your email in the box below!

Your answers will be used anonymously to create a report and film highlighting the issues young people are facing. Right Here will promote the film to change makers in Sussex and Surrey to ensure that the youth voice is being heard.
Please follow us on Instagram if you would like to see the film, which is due out next spring. #ymcarighthere