Northern Trust Family Needs Assessment 2026
Every Family Has a Voice
At the Zachary Geddis Trust, we believe the best family support services are designed with families, not just for them.
That’s why we’re inviting parents, carers and families from across the Northern Trust area to take part in our Northern Trust Family Needs Assessment 2026.
We want to understand what life is really like for families today. What’s working well? What challenges are you facing? What support is missing? And what would make the biggest difference to you and your children?
Your experiences will help build a picture of the strengths and needs within our communities, ensuring that future family support services are shaped by the voices of the people who use them.
Whether you’re thriving or struggling, your perspective matters.
Who can take part?
If you are a parent, guardian, grandparent or carer of a child or young person living within the Northern Trust area, we would love to hear from you.
About the survey
- Anonymous
- Takes approximately 5–7 minutes
- Open to parents, carers and families across the Northern Trust area
- Designed to help shape future family support services
Why your voice matters
Every response helps us better understand the realities facing local families.
The findings will be used to identify community strengths, highlight gaps in support and inform future service development. They will also contribute to the Zachary Geddis Trust’s evidence base for future funding applications and partnership work, helping ensure that local investment reflects genuine community need.
Take the survey
Help shape the future of family support across the Northern Trust area.
Complete the survey today.
Northern Trust Family Needs Assessment 2026 – Fill in form
Privacy Notice
Your responses are anonymous and will be analysed alongside other survey responses. Individual participants will not be identified in any reports or publications. Information collected through this survey will be used by the Zachary Geddis Trust to understand local family needs and inform future service planning and funding applications.