Alfred Stewart Trust Stakeholder Survey The Alfred Stewart Trust has commissioned the Diffley Partnership to engage with stakeholders from throughout Fife on local issues. This survey asks you questions about: Issues affecting the community, Charitable priorities, and Awareness and perception of local charities. Taking part in this survey will help the Alfred Stewart Trust better target support to communities and issues in Fife. Your answers will be treated with complete confidentiality, and you will not be identified in any analysis or reporting. See full privacy notice. We estimate the survey will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time. Question Title * 1. What is the name of your organisation? Question Title * 2. Which of the following local charities and trusts have you worked with or are aware of? (Select all that apply) (Required.) Alfred Stewart Trust Penumbra Home-Start Dunfermline Dunfermline Foodbank Richmond Fellowship Scotland Deaf Action Fife Shopmobility Ltd Dunfermline Advocacy Initiative The Aberlour Child Care Trust Carnegie Dunfermline Trust Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 3. How familiar are you with the Alfred Stewart Trust and its work? (Required.) Very familiar – I know a lot about its initiatives and funding Somewhat familiar – I’ve heard of it but don’t know many details Not very familiar – I’ve come across the name but don’t know what it does Not familiar at all – I’ve never heard of it before Question Title * 4. How would you describe your current perception of the Alfred Stewart Trust? (Required.) Very positive Somewhat positive Neutral Somewhat negative Very negative Not aware of the Trust Question Title * 5. What factors most influence your perception of the Alfred Stewart Trust? (Select up to 3) (Required.) Media reputation and public perception Responsiveness to community needs Community engagement Past performance/history Ethical decision-making and governance Fair and accessible funding distribution Leadership integrity Collaboration with other organisations Transparency Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What do you see as the biggest challenge for the Alfred Stewart Trust in rebuilding its reputation? (Select up to 3) (Required.) Lack of public trust in charities/funding bodies Community disengagement Outdated funding approaches Insufficient visibility and marketing Perceived bias in funding allocations Ineffective leadership or governance Lack of transparency Limited communication Previous mismanagement Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What is your overall hope for the Alfred Stewart Trust’s future direction? (Select up to 3) (Required.) Strengthening relationships with grassroots organisations Diversifying funding streams for greater flexibility Increased community engagement More targeted support for vulnerable populations Increased focus on sustainability and long-term impact More innovative funding solutions Greater transparency and accountability Improved evaluation and impact measurement Enhanced collaboration with other organisations Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Which of the following do you see as the biggest challenges facing your community? (Select up to 3) (Required.) Lack of adequate health services Lack of adequate educational opportunities Environmental issues Unemployment Mental health crises Poverty Access to sport Lack of affordable housing Barriers to accessing funding or support Social care Social isolation and lack of community cohesion Lack of access to youthwork services Poor infrastructure Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 9. Which of the following areas do you believe funding is most needed in your community? (Select up to 3) (Required.) Cultural and arts programs Sports services Poverty relief Education Innovation and entrepreneurship support Community development Science and research Social care Environmental protection or improvement Support for vulnerable and underserved groups Health services Mental health and well-being initiatives Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 10. Which types of projects would you like to see prioritised for funding? (Select up to 3) (Required.) Environmental conservation efforts Cultural and arts programmes Initiatives to support local businesses and entrepreneurship Programmes for vulnerable or underserved populations Youth engagement and development initiatives Long-term developmental projects Digital inclusion and technology access programs Mental health support services Research and policy development for systemic change Projects addressing immediate community needs Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 11. Would your organisation be interested in receiving funding from the Alfred Stewart Trust? (Required.) Yes No Not sure Question Title * 12. What types of funding would be most beneficial to your organisation? (Select all that apply) (Required.) Small grants for grassroots initiatives Multi-year funding for sustainable initiatives Research and innovation funding One-time project-based funding Co-funding opportunities with other charities or funders Capacity-building grants (e.g., staff development, infrastructure, technology) Emergency relief funding Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 13. How important is it to you that local charities and trusts remain transparent about their funding and impact? (Required.) Extremely important Somewhat important Neutral Not very important Not important at all Don't know / unsure Question Title * 14. How would you prefer to receive updates about the Alfred Stewart Trust’s activities and funding? (Required.) Email newsletters Local newspapers/news websites Social media Community meetings/events Direct engagement with Trust representatives Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 15. How confident are you that the Alfred Stewart Trust is taking the right steps to rebuild its credibility and impact? (Required.) Very confident Somewhat confident Not very confident Not confident at all Don't know / unsure Question Title * 16. If the Alfred Stewart Trust were to host stakeholder engagement events, how likely would you be to participate? (Required.) Very likely Somewhat likely Neutral Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know / unsure Question Title * 17. What additional suggestions do you have for how the Alfred Stewart Trust could better engage with stakeholders and support the community? Next