Welcome to the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative Survey
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) is a joint effort by six Church of England dioceses - Birmingham, Coventry, Gloucester, Hereford, Lichfield, and Worcester - working together to promote racial equity within our Church and wider society. This survey is designed to gather valuable insights into the ethnic diversity across our churches, with the aim of fostering a more inclusive and representative community that reflects the richness of God’s kingdom.
This survey will take approximately 3-7 minutes to complete.
Who Can Take Part
This survey is open to individuals aged 18 and over who are able to give their own informed consent.
If you are under 18, or if you feel you need support to understand or complete this survey, we kindly ask that you do not participate.
Why We’re Asking - The Importance of Diversity Data in the Church
As part of our commitment to racial justice and equity, we are collecting diversity data to better understand the composition of our church leadership and congregations. This information will help us:
- Identify areas where representation can be improved
- Celebrate the diversity already present in our communities
- Shape initiatives that make the Church a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included.
Your Privacy and Participation
Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous, unless you choose to share identifying details. The responses you provide will directly support our efforts to build a more just and inclusive Church environment.
This survey will collect special category data such as ethnicity and experiences of racism.
Your data will be processed on the basis of your explicit consent, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Survey findings may be shared with the grant body supporting this initiative and could be included in future reports or publications. However, all data will be anonymised to ensure individual privacy is protected.
Your voice is vital in shaping a Church that truly reflects the unity and diversity of God’s people. Thank you for taking part.