Registered Charity No: 298218

 

A survey concerning the overall condition of The Downswood community centre was given out to ten members of the DCA general committee/ Charity Trustees in January 2008.

This survey was confidential but not compulsory.

(Seven surveys were returned)

The DCA general committee is made up of 3 honorary officers, 7 User group representatives, 5 Ordinary committee members & 2 (regular) invited guests.

 

           (14)  Questions - (Answers in blue)

 

  1. Do you think the overall cleanliness of the centre is good?          5 YES  -  2 NO.
  2. Do you think the cleanliness of the toilets is good?                      4 YES  -  3 NO.
  3. Do you think areas of the centre look worn & grubby?    3 NO - 3 YES  - 1 SOME?
  4. Do you think the stage area is clean & tidy?                                 6 YES  - 1 NO.
  5. Do you think the kitchen is hygienically clean?      3 YES - 3 NO - 1 NOT LOOKED.
  6. Do you think the gardens could look better?                                    2 NO  - 5 YES.
  7. Do you think the centre management could improve?                   2 OK?  - 5 NO.
  8. Do you think the staff could improve?                     2 NO - 4 YES – 1 NO COMMENT.
  9. Do you think hirers get value for money?                                   4 YES – 1 NO –          

                                                                                       1 FAIRLY GOOD – 1 DON’T KNOW?

  1. Do you think we provide a good service to the community?                7 YES
  11.What one thing really annoys you at the centre:

Front door catch x 2 / Cleanliness / Selfish user groups / Time it takes to get things done /

No support for DCA events / Don’t know.

  1. If you could change anything at the centre, what would it be?

Toilets / Regular funding for the centre / Garden in memory of Barbra Hull /

Improved lounge lighting / Don’t know x 3.

  1. Subject to funding, what do you think needs replacing at the centre?
Tables & oven / Hoover x 2 / Furniture x 2 / Whole kitchen / Patio decking / fridge

/ Don’t know x 3.

  1. In your opinion, how could we sell the centre more – especially at weekends?

Advertising x 5 / Monitor hiring fees / Not necessary, should respect residents peace.

 

Your opinions on this survey are greatly appreciated.

Do you agree or disagree with the committee?

Please let me know ~ email:  johnny.everett@blueyonder.co.uk

                                                  or telephone (01622) 862730.

 

 

Many thanks – John Everett, DCA Chairman.