Your feedback is vital to us, as it informs everything we do. We always want to ensure we are serving our communities in a way that is both authentic and impactful. Take a look at what we've learnt from our community survey this year!
We'd firstly like to thank every single person who took part in our community survey this year. As a team we'll be using this feedback to inform our work throughout this year, making We Create Space more impactful than ever! As an organisation, we're committed to continuous improvement, and it has been both heart-warming and insightful to hear your feedback. We have plenty planned for 2025, so make sure you stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletters.
2024/25 Survey Results:
We’ve gathered invaluable feedback from our diverse LGBTQIA+ community to better understand your experiences, needs, and aspirations. This year, we saw continued growth, with a focus on queer leadership, inclusion and wellbeing.
Here’s what we learned:
1. Community Identity and Demographics
The identities reported by survey participants are diverse, with notable representation across multiple communities. Some of the most common identities are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Transgender. There are also many unique, intersectional and specific identities represented. Ages of participants ranged from 20-60. The average age of the survey respondents is 40 years old. Survey respondents are spread across the globe.
Some of the countries and cities mentioned include:
United Kingdom (e.g., London, Glasgow, Manchester)
United States (e.g., New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles)
Canada (e.g., Toronto, Alberta, Montréal)
Spain (e.g., Barcelona)
India, Mexico, Philippines, and Argentina
Ghana, Kenya, and various other regions
"Being part of a community that represents such a diverse range of identities is powerful. I’m proud to be queer, and We Create Space is a place where I truly feel seen." – Survey Participant
2. Key Concerns for 2025
The biggest concerns for our community moving into 2025 revolve around mental health, wellbeing, equity, safety, and human rights during a time of increased political uncertainty. Specific concerns included access to healthcare, trans inclusion, marriage equality, and cost of living.
"The cost of living and mental health are my two biggest concerns as I head into 2025. We need more resources focused on supporting queer mental health." – Survey Participant
3. Sense of Representation and Voice
96% of respondents felt that We Create Space represents their voice, and the diversity of intersecting identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
"I feel like We Create Space truly represents me. It’s great to see an organisation that champions intersectionality across all queer identities." – Survey Participant
4. Value from We Create Space
Participants acknowledged the value of We Create Space, particularly in the areas of community support, educational resources, and queer storytelling. Of the people we surveyed 98% described WCS a valuable learning platform for LGBTQ+ inclusion and 80% said we contributed positively to their mental health and wellbeing.
Understanding myself better - 30%
Finding purpose and a sense of direction - 21%
Community, networking and meeting new people - 73%
Creativity and/or inspiration - 45%
Accessible tools for personal and professional growth - 41%
Intersectional story-telling and hearing new perspectives - 62%
Leadership development (of self, and others) - 30%
Mental health and Wellbeing support - 25%
More awareness of global LGBTQ+ issues - 60%
Skills and resources for Activism & Allyship - 26%
53% of respondents attended 1–3 events, with 26% having yet to join any events.
"The support I’ve received from WCS has been transformative for my queer leadership journey. I never realized how much I needed a community like this until now." – Survey Participant
5. Event Participation and Safety
We were pleased to learn that 94% of respondents feel safe attending our events. Of the people we surveyed globaly, 89% felt that our events have provided them with a sense of community and a support network.
"I’ve always felt safe at We Create Space events. It’s a welcoming environment, and that sense of security is so important." – Survey Participant
6. Likelihood to Recommend We Create Space
A resounding 92% of respondents would recommend We Create Space to a family member, friend, or colleague.
"I tell everyone about We Create Space! It’s been a cornerstone for my personal growth and community building." – Survey Participant
7. Comparison with Workplace Offerings
89% of respondents feel that We Create Space offers something their workplace does not, highlighting the unique resources and support we provide for LGBTQIA+ individuals in professional settings.
"WCS has created a space where I can be my true self—something that’s often lacking in my workplace." – Survey Participant
8. Areas for Improvement
Respondents provided insightful suggestions for further improvement, including more focus on queer leadership, interactive online events, and increased wellbeing resources.
"I’d love to see more workshops on queer leadership—it's something I’m passionate about, and I know others are too." – Community Member
Conclusion
This survey gives us a clearer direction for the year ahead. We'll continue to prioritise your concerns, and expand the resources that make We Create Space a valuable part of your learning journeys. Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback as we grow together.
Do you have any more recommendations or suggestions for us? If so, it would be great to hear from you. You find us via email at hello@wecreatespace.co or through our social channels!
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We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date!
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