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Dear Wikimedia Italia LimeSurvey friends,

Please accept my survey creation request, to create a new awesome libre survey (and escape from Google Form).

This page was created from Wikimedia Italia/LimeSurvey.

This request is submitted to the kind attention of:

Thank you for your help! --Sara Thomas (WMUK) (talk) 11:24, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Project

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Wikimedia UK would like to create an editor survey, as a partner piece to our existing Community Leaders Survey, but looking to reach those with whom we have less contact. The purpose is to learn more about our community, and therefore improve our services. Our intention is to request a Central Notice on multiple wikis, to reach those editing from within the UK, as well as distributing it through our existing comms channels.

We've not run this kind of survey before, so I'm unsure as to how many replies we may get, however I'd be very happy if we got 500.

About me

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I'm a Programme Manager at Wikimedia UK, with a remit for Scotland / Wales/ Northern Ireland, and volunteering across the UK. I can be reached at sara.thomas@wikimedia.org.uk.

My Commitment

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I accept the limitations and data protection notes of Wikimedia Italia written in Wikimedia Italia/LimeSurvey.

We do intend to collect some demographic data (in line with what we collect in our Community Leaders Survey), but this will be very clearly marked as optional.

I've drafted a privacy notice specific to this survey, which I'll publish on our wmuk wiki - let me know if you'd like to see this beforehand.

Survey Info

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I've not requested a Central Notice for a survey before, and I understand that there are special checks which must be made for this sort of thing, and so it can take some time - I've reflected this uncertainty in the dates below.

The survey SHOULD be ready before this date:

2025-11-15

(is this enough time? I hope it's enough time. please let me know if it's not!)

The survey SHOULD be destroyed after this date:

2026-05-01

Description

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About Wikimedia UK: Wikimedia UK is the UK charity for the global Wikimedia movement. Our Vision is of a more informed, democratic and equitable society through open knowledge. Our Mission is to enable people in the UK to engage with open knowledge and access reliable information in order to develop their understanding of the world, and make informed decisions about issues that affect them.

About this survey: We are looking to better understand the Wikimedia community in the UK, in order to improve how we work with you. This survey is intended to be a partner to our annual Community Leaders Survey, which is aimed at those who volunteer or work to support activities on the Wikimedia projects (such as volunteer trainers and staff members at partner organisations) whereas with this survey, we’re looking to better understand the experiences and needs of those who volunteer primarily as editors, including those with extended rights on-wiki.

Open text

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The purpose of this survey is to help us to better understand Wikimedia UK’s on-wiki community and its needs. We will also use the results to report back to our funders. We may use anonymised quotes from the results in these reports. Part of what we wish to find out is about the diversity of our community. We invite, but do not require, demographic information (including gender, and sexuality), this is entirely voluntary.

The survey is anonymous, in order to respect both our community’s privacy, and to encourage honest feedback. Depending on your responses, you may find that you de-anonymise yourself, however if any quotes are used publicly we will make all efforts to re-anonymise your answers (eg by removing names or other identifying information.).

Survey responses may be shared amongst Wikimedia UK staff and board members. Aggregated results, or anonymised quotes may be shared publicly. Survey results will be kept indefinitely, in aggregated and anonymous form, by WMUK, but the survey will be deleted from Limesurvey. We plan to share a blog with a summary of the results of the survey on our website once the survey is closed.

Should you have any questions about the survey please contact sara.thomas@wikimedia.org.uk


Close text

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Thank you for your time! We really appreciate your input in helping us to understand more about our community and your needs.

You can subscribe to the Wikimedia UK newsletter here. https://wikimedia.org.uk/newsletter-sign-up/ For those in Scotland or with an interest in Scotland, we run a mailing list here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctpnDjO_PHZeOTrA0yjtVLqE4oDfjLtYhWzQVTwk712BSJJQ/viewform You can read more about our work here https://wikimedia.org.uk/ and our strategic plan 2025-30 can be found here. https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_UK_Strategy_2025-2030

You can find the community-run mailing list here https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/wikimediauk-l.lists.wikimedia.org/ and the community-run Ireland & UK Telegram channel here. https://t.me/+3zezPNkkfQc3ODg0

Survey Questions

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Group: Editing experience

  • When did you begin editing the Wikimedia Projects? (required, state a year)
  • Which of the projects do you spend most time editing? Please rank up to 5, with 1 being the most time and 5 being the least. (required, multiple choice, min 1 max 5)
    • Wikipedia
    • Wiktionary
    • Wikiquote
    • Wikivoyage
    • Wikinews
    • Wikisource
    • Wikibooks
    • Wikiversity
    • Wikimedia Commons
    • Wikispecies
    • Wikidata
    • Wikifunctions
    • Other (eg Meta-Wiki, Incubator, Outreach)

Group: location and languages

  • In which part of the UK are you based? (optional, single choice)
    • Wales
    • Northern Ireland
    • Scotland
    • England
    • I am not based in the UK
  • English is particularly dominant throughout the Wikimedia Projects. Wikimedia UK is interested in, and actively supports, those working in languages other than English. Do you edit any of the Wikimedia Projects in a language other than English? (required, single choice)
    • Yes
    • No

If Yes, then ask:

  • Which language(s) and Project(s)? (required, open text answer)

If No, then ask:

  • Do you speak any languages other than English?” (required, single answer)
  • Yes
  • No

If Yes then ask:

  • Which languages other than English do you speak? (required, open text answer)

and

  • What would you say were the barriers to you editing in languages other than English? (required, open text answer)

Group: Extended rights

Do you hold any functionary (admin, bureaucrat, etc) roles or extended rights on any Wikimedia project? (required, single choice)

    • Yes
    • I used to, but not any more
    • No, and I never have

If yes / I used to, then ask:

  • Do you feel that there are things that Wikimedia UK could usefully do to support volunteers holding these roles and rights? (required, open text answer)

If no, then ask

  • Would you ever consider running or applying for any of these roles or rights? (required, single choice)
    • Yes
    • Maybe
    • No

If yes or maybe, then ask:

  • Do you feel that there are things that could be done to support volunteers who are thinking of running or applying for any of these kinds of roles? (required, open text answer)

If no, then ask:

  • Is this because: (required, multiple choice)
    • I don’t have the time
    • I’m not interested
    • I don’t wish to spend time on-wiki doing that kind of work
    • I don’t know enough about the roles
    • The process seems intimidating
    • Other (please state)

If answer includes "Other", please add:"

  • If you answered "other", please state here (optional, open text)

Group: WMUK & community activities

  • Over the last 12 months, have you done any of the following? (required, multiple choice, min 1, max 9)

Please tick all that are relevant:

    • I attended an event run or supported by WMUK (eg: training, WMUK Community Celebration)
    • I attended a UK meetup https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup
    • I applied for or received a grant https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Project_grants
    • I made a donation to Wikimedia UK
    • I made a donation to the Wikimedia Foundation
    • I asked for or received advice or support from WMUK
    • I used WMUK resources such as the Changemakers’ Toolkit
    • I encountered WMUK content on social media
    • I took part in a WMUK sponsored campaign (eg Core Contest, Destubathon, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Earth)
    • No
  • Over the last 12 months, have you had any direct contact with Wikimedia UK or Wikimedia UK staff or volunteers? (required, single answer)
    • Yes
    • No

If yes, then ask:

  • Did you find this contact helpful? (required, sliding scale 1-5, 1 not helpful, 5 very helpful)
  • If you have any comments on the above that you’d like to share, please do so here: (Optional, open text)

If no, then ask:

  • Is this because...(please tick all that are relevant) (required, multiple choice, min1 max4):
    • WMUK does not offer services that are of use to me
    • I haven’t needed to contact WMUK
    • I didn’t know that Wikimedia UK existed
    • Other (please specify)

If "other", please open an optional open text response.


  • Wikimedia UK provides a variety of services & support to contributors to the Wikimedia Projects, including small grants, training, support for events and individual support and advice, as well as support for Wikimedians in Residence and partner organisations.

What could Wikimedia UK do to support and amplify the UK community of editors in their work as contributors to the Wikimedia projects? (required, open text)

  • Are you aware of any of the following (optional, multiple choice min 1 max 15):

Group: Volunteering, skills and impact

  • Over the last 12 months: (required, multiple choice min 1 max 3):
    • I have been able to share content related to my community or demographic on-wiki
    • Through contributing to the Wikimedia projects, I’ve learned something about a community or demographic other than my own
    • I’ve been involved in wiki volunteering activities other than producing content (eg: Admin duties, AfD, AfC, running or helping to run competitions or campaigns, mentoring new editors, thanking other editors for their contributions.)
    • I have not done any of the above.
  • If you would like to elaborate on any of the above, please do so here. (Optional, open text response)
  • Would you say that contributing to the Wikimedia projects has helped you to understand or learn more about: (required, multiple choice min1 max 3)
    • Creating online content (writing, recording, taking photos)
    • Collaborating online (building consensus, using talk pages effectively, participating in discussions)
    • Identifying reliable information online
    • None of the above.
  • If you would like to elaborate on any of the above, please do so here. (Optional, open text response)
  • Do you take part in other voluntary work, outside of the Wikimedia projects? (required, single choice)
    • Yes
    • No
  • Has your participation in Wikimedia activities encouraged you to take part in other non-wiki activities (eg. community organising, campaigning, blogging, civic tech, etc.)? (required, single choice)
    • Yes
    • No
  • If you have an anecdote or story to share relating to your answer to the previous question, please feel free to do so below: (optional, open text box)


  • Would you like to contribute more to the Wikimedia projects, but feel that there are barriers preventing you from doing so? (required, single choice)
    • No, I’m happy with my current level of participation
    • Yes

If yes, please ask:

  • Please briefly describe what those barriers are (optional, open text response)
  • What motivates you to contribute to the Wikimedia projects? (tick all that apply) (required, multiple choice, min 1 max
    • I want to contribute to free knowledge
    • Filling content gaps
    • To share knowledge about my community
    • It’s fun!
    • To gain skills and experience
    • I like to fix errors
    • I am concerned about the rise of mis- and disinformation
    • Other (please state)

If "other", please ask:

  • If "Other", please state here (optional, open text response)

Group: Demographic questions

  • Are you over 18? (required, single choice)
    • Yes
    • No

If no, end survey. If yes, go to the next set of questions, all of which should be optional.

All of the following demographic questions are optional.

  • Which of the following best describes your gender?[1][2] (optional, single choice)
    • Woman
    • Non-binary
    • Man
    • Prefer not to say
    • In another way
  • Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?[3][2]
    • Heterosexual / Straight
    • Bi / Bisexual
    • Gay / Lesbian
    • Prefer not to say
    • In another way
  • Do you consider yourself to be a trans person? (Where trans is understood to be an umbrella term to describe a person whose gender is not the same as the sex they were assigned at birth) (optional, single answer)[2]
    • Yes
    • No
    • Prefer not to say


  • How old are you? (optional, enter number)[4]


  • What is the highest level of education you have completed? (optional, single choice)
    • Entry level qualifications or equivalent (e.g, an ESOL certificate)
    • Qualifications gained at school
    • Further education, including vocational qualifications
    • University undergraduate degree
    • University postgraduate degree
    • Doctoral degree
    • Prefer not to say
    • Other
  • What is your ethnic group or background?[2] (optional, single choice)
    • White - British, English, Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh
    • White - Irish
    • White - Gypsy or Irish Traveller
    • Any other White background
    • Asian / Asian British - Indian
    • Asian / Asian British - Pakistani
    • Asian / Asian British - Bangladeshi
    • Asian / Asian British - Chinese
    • Any other Asian background
    • Black / Black British - African
    • Black / Black British - Caribbean
    • Any other Black background
    • Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
    • Mixed - White and Black African
    • Mixed - White and Asian
    • Any other mixed background
    • Other ethnic group - Arab
    • Any other ethnic group, please specify
    • Prefer not to say


  • Do you consider yourself to be disabled?[2] (optional, single choice)
    • Yes
    • No
    • Don't know
    • Prefer not to say
  • Do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent?[2] (optional, single choice)
    • Yes
    • No
    • Don't know
    • Prefer not to say


...

Notes

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  1. ↑ Valerio: maybe better to just ask for the preferred public pronoun.
  2. ↑ a b c d e f Valerio: This question is too much personal and it allows easy w:data re-identification. The answer is a secret or potentially discriminatory information that we cannot store without putting the volunteer in potential serious danger, if this survey would be disclosed. See Wikimedia Italia/LimeSurvey#Limitations.
  3. ↑ Valerio: I'm absolutely not going to store volunteers sexual preferences in this survey. Wikimedians for software freedom#REQ-NO-IDENTIFICATION
  4. ↑ Better to ask data ranges instead of the exact age, to do not easily allow w:data re-identification.

Discussion

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For any question ping me here:

Thank you again! --Sara Thomas (WMUK) (talk) 11:24, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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