Where is the ‘organisation’ you represent today, based?

1. North Ayrshire2. South Ayrshire3. East Ayrshire4. Pan-Ayrshire5. Elsewhere

24%

29%

30%

3%

14%

Are you employed by that ‘organisation’ or are you a volunteer?

1. Employed

2. Volunteer

63%

37%

In your capacity today are you primarily:

1. Member of an organised community ‘group’

2. 3rd sector staff3. Public sector staff4. Leader staff (or LAG)5. Elected member6. Other

36%

18%

29%

3%

2%

11%

Are you still youthful?

1. Under 252. A bit older than that3. Retired

5%

73%

22%

Thinking about Rural Ayrshire 21, have you been:

1. Directly involved2. Indirectly involved3. Not involved so far

(but here to learn and offer future support)

53%

28%

19%

Have you given up your own time as a volunteer or activist?

1. Yes

2. No

53%

47%

Have you a clearer understanding of community perceptions, issues and opportunities as a result of RA21?

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

53%

33%

9%

5%

Are you confident that the communities you are interested in will be able to lead

the changes they seek?

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

16%

52%

29%

2%

Do you believe the various organisations and networks you know of will be able to support

community action plans being put into practice?

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

11%

63%

24%

2%

Do you think community, social and economic development in rural Ayrshire would be more

effective if there were to be a rural community forum or network?

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

37%

50%

13%

0%

A possible network .....

• Who should be members?

Rural Community Associations / Councils Other rural interests: landowners, businesses, development agenciesLocal Authorities and other public bodiesElected membersAnyone else

Rural Community Associations / Councils

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

52%

40%

5%

3%

Other rural interests: landowners, businesses, development agencies

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

33%

54%

9%

4%

Local Authorities and other public bodies

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

30%

44%

20%

6%

Elected members

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. No4. Definitely not

13%

32%

42%

13%

Would you be expected to be involved actively?

1. Yes definitely 2. Maybe3. Definitely not

44%

49%

8%

How much time would you be prepared to give to make it work each year?

1. None2. A few hours3. A day or two4. Several days

Leave the on the table

9%

16%

30%

46%

Discussions

• Local Steering Group• Annual Event / Exchange• Identify where support comes from• What can Leader do until 2015• Forum good – but another structure?• Quick wins• Seed funding for rural ideas – leader

underspend?

Discussions• Communication is vital – feedback from

groups should be regular• Greater transparency from Community Benefit

Clauses and other sources of funding• All groups contribute to local newspapers

regular• Local Authorities to strip out beauracracy• Local procurement• Focus Young people – new generation of

activists

Evaluation

How good is the venue?

1. Excellent2. Good3. OK4. Below average5. Poor

28%

39%

21%

11%

1%

How good was the programme content?

1. Excellent2. Good3. OK4. Below average5. Poor

20%

55%

18%

5%

1%

How useful was what you have heard today?

1. Very useful2. Useful3. OK4. Limited use5. Waste of my time

27%

52%

16%

2%

4%

How satisfied are you with your own participation?

1. Very satisfied2. Satisfied3. hmmm4. Dissatisfied5. Very dissatisfied

21%

53%

27%

0%

0%

Have you learned anything today?

1. Yes, lots2. Yes3. A little4. Not a lot5. Absolutely nothing

17%

63%

11%

6%

4%

Do you understand what you should do next?

1. Yes definitely2. Yes3. Not sure4. No5. Definitely not

13%

55%

26%

4%

3%