survation. ← Fieldwork

Topline — 16-01-2026

3414 respondents · Unweighted · 89 questions · generated 2026-09-21 13:37 UTC
Provisional: live fieldwork, 3414 interviews so far. Percentages are of each question's valid base (missing/not-asked excluded). Right-hand grey figure = count.

Device_1 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Desktop

Base: 1449
Desktop
100.0%
1449

Device_2 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Mobile

Base: 1965
Mobile
100.0%
1965

sex What is your sex

Base: 3414
Female
63.3%
2160
Male
35.5%
1212
Prefer not to say
1.0%
33
Non-binary
0.2%
8
Prefer to self-describe
0.0%
1

country In which country do you live?

Base: 3414
England
86.0%
2935
Scotland
7.5%
255
Wales
4.4%
150
Northern Ireland
1.2%
42
Outside the UK
0.6%
19
Prefer not to say
0.4%
13

region In which English region do you live?

Base: 2935
South East
20.1%
591
Greater London
15.4%
451
South West
15.1%
443
North West
11.7%
343
East of England
11.0%
322
Yorkshire and Humber
7.7%
226
West Midlands
7.7%
225
East Midlands
7.1%
209
North East
3.7%
110
Prefer not to say
0.5%
15

qual_multi_1 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? No Qualifications

Base: 96
No Qualifications
100.0%
96

qual_multi_2 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Entry level qualification (e g entry level certificate, Skills for Life)

Base: 49
Entry level qualification (e g entry level certificate, Skills for Life)
100.0%
49

qual_multi_3 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Level 1 qualification (e g Level 1 basic / essential / functional skills, Music Grade 1, 2, or 3)

Base: 83
Level 1 qualification (e g Level 1 basic / essential / functional skills, Music Grade 1, 2, or 3)
100.0%
83

qual_multi_4 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? A formal Apprenticeship

Base: 68
A formal Apprenticeship
100.0%
68

qual_multi_5 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? NVQs / GNVQs / RSA Diploma

Base: 249
NVQs / GNVQs / RSA Diploma
100.0%
249

qual_multi_6 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Standard Grade

Base: 41
Standard Grade
100.0%
41

qual_multi_7 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? GCSEs / O-Levels / CSEs

Base: 1340
GCSEs / O-Levels / CSEs
100.0%
1340

qual_multi_8 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Highers / Advanced Highers

Base: 119
Highers / Advanced Highers
100.0%
119

qual_multi_9 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? AS-Levels

Base: 122
AS-Levels
100.0%
122

qual_multi_10 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? A-Levels

Base: 884
A-Levels
100.0%
884

qual_multi_11 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? International Baccalaureate Diploma / Technical Baccalaureate Level 3

Base: 15
International Baccalaureate Diploma / Technical Baccalaureate Level 3
100.0%
15

qual_multi_12 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)

Base: 130
Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
100.0%
130

qual_multi_13 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Foundation Degree

Base: 142
Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Foundation Degree
100.0%
142

qual_multi_14 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Professional Qualifications (e g Teaching, Nursing, Accountancy, Licentiateship)

Base: 933
Professional Qualifications (e g Teaching, Nursing, Accountancy, Licentiateship)
100.0%
933

qual_multi_15 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Degree / Postgraduate Degree (e g BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, PGCE, PGDip, PhD)

Base: 1996
Degree / Postgraduate Degree (e g BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, PGCE, PGDip, PhD)
100.0%
1996

qual_multi_16 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Award

Base: 44
Award
100.0%
44

qual_multi_17 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Certificate (Other)

Base: 237
Certificate (Other)
100.0%
237

qual_multi_18 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Diploma (Other)

Base: 289
Diploma (Other)
100.0%
289

qual_multi_19 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Other (incl other work-related qualifications / vocational training, e g forklift operator training, construction skills certification scheme (CSCS), & Foreign Qualifications)

Base: 282
Other (incl other work-related qualifications / vocational training, e g forklift operator training, construction skil
100.0%
282

qual_multi_20 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Prefer not to say

Base: 96
Prefer not to say
100.0%
96

qual_nvq At which level is your highest qualification for your NVQs/GNVQs/RSA Diploma?

Base: 249
NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced GNVQ or an RSA Advanced Diploma
36.1%
90
NVQ Level 2 or an Intermediate GNVQ or an RSA Diploma
30.9%
77
NVQ Level 4 or higher, or an RSA Higher Diploma
19.3%
48
NVQ Level 1 or a Foundation GNVQ
7.6%
19
Prefer not to say
6.0%
15

qual_alevel_1 qual_alevel - How many of each of the following qualifications do you have? A-Levels

Base: 884
3
44.8%
396
2
24.3%
215
4+
17.6%
156
1
10.3%
91
Prefer not to say
2.9%
26

qual_alevel_2 qual_alevel - How many of each of the following qualifications do you have? AS-Levels

Base: 122
1
51.6%
63
2
17.2%
21
4+
13.9%
17
3
12.3%
15
Prefer not to say
4.9%
6

qual_gcse What is your highest level of attainment for your GCSEs/O-Levels/CSEs?

Base: 1339
5 or more GCSEs (Grades A*-C) / O-Levels (Pass) / CSEs (Grade 1)
76.8%
1028
1 or more GCSEs (any grade) / O-Levels / CSEs (any grade)
19.5%
261
Prefer not to say
3.7%
50

qual_awd At which level is your highest qualification for your Award?

Base: 44
Level 4 or higher
52.3%
23
Level 3
22.7%
10
Prefer not to say
15.9%
7
Entry level
4.5%
2
Level 1
2.3%
1
Level 2
2.3%
1

qual_cer At which level is your highest qualification for your Certificate (Other)?

Base: 237
Level 4 or higher
43.0%
102
Prefer not to say
22.4%
53
Level 3
19.8%
47
Level 2
6.3%
15
Level 1
5.9%
14
Entry level
2.5%
6

qual_dip What qualification level is your Diploma?

Base: 289
Level 4 or higher
58.8%
170
Prefer not to say
18.7%
54
Level 3
13.8%
40
Level 2
6.2%
18
Level 1
1.7%
5
Entry level
0.7%
2

qual_categories_hid_1 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) No Qualifications

Base: 219
No Qualifications
100.0%
219

qual_categories_hid_2 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Entry level

Base: 181
Entry level
100.0%
181

qual_categories_hid_3 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 1

Base: 580
Level 1
100.0%
580

qual_categories_hid_4 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 2

Base: 1398
Level 2
100.0%
1398

qual_categories_hid_5 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Apprenticeship

Base: 191
Apprenticeship
100.0%
191

qual_categories_hid_6 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Other

Base: 405
Other
100.0%
405

qual_categories_hid_7 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 3

Base: 482
Level 3
100.0%
482

qual_categories_hid_8 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 4+

Base: 2663
Level 4+
100.0%
2663

qual_categories_hid_9 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Prefer not to say

Base: 123
Prefer not to say
100.0%
123

hiqual *Hidden* Highest level of qualification

Base: 3414
Level 4+
78.0%
2663
Level 2 / Apprenticeship / Other
11.2%
384
No Qualifications / Level 1
7.3%
248
Level 3
3.5%
119

hhincome Which of the following categories best describes your annual household income, including all benefits, but before tax is deducted?

Base: 3414
£20,000 – £34,999
21.0%
716
Prefer not to say
20.9%
714
£35,000 – £49,999
16.5%
565
Under £20,000
16.0%
546
£50,000 – £74,999
13.0%
445
£75,000 - £99,999
6.3%
214
£100,000+
6.3%
214

Ethnicity What is your ethnic group?

Base: 3414
White
94.3%
3218
Prefer not to say
2.0%
68
Asian/British Asian
1.5%
52
Mixed/multiple ethnic groups
1.1%
38
Other ethnic group
0.7%
23
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
0.4%
15

Ethnicity_White What is your ethnic group?

Base: 3218
English / Welsh / Scottish / Northern Irish / British
94.4%
3038
Other
2.8%
89
Irish
2.2%
72
Prefer not to say
0.5%
16
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
0.1%
3

Ethnicity_Asian What is your ethnic group?

Base: 52
Indian
53.8%
28
Chinese
15.4%
8
Pakistani
11.5%
6
Any other Asian background
9.6%
5
Bangladeshi
5.8%
3
Prefer not to say
3.8%
2

Ethnicity_Black What is your ethnic group?

Base: 15
Caribbean
66.7%
10
African
26.7%
4
Prefer not to say
6.7%
1

Ethnicity_Mixed What is your ethnic group?

Base: 38
Any other mixed / multiple ethnic background
36.8%
14
White and Asian
34.2%
13
White and Black Caribbean
21.1%
8
White and Black African
5.3%
2
Prefer not to say
2.6%
1

religion What is your religion, if any?

Base: 3414
Christian
45.8%
1563
Atheist
21.1%
721
Agnostic
12.1%
413
Prefer not to say
10.8%
368
Other religion (please specify)
7.0%
238
Buddhist
1.2%
42
Jewish
0.9%
32
Muslim
0.5%
18
Hindu
0.4%
12
Sikh
0.2%
7

religion_christian Which of the following best describes your Christian denomination or affiliation?

Base: 1563
Church of England / Anglican / Episcopal
45.9%
717
Roman Catholic
18.1%
283
Not sure / just consider myself Christian
10.7%
167
Methodist
6.7%
104
Baptist
5.2%
82
Other Christian denomination (please specify)
4.9%
77
Presbyterian / Church of Scotland
4.9%
76
Pentecostal / Evangelical
3.6%
56
Orthodox (e.g. Greek or Russian Orthodox)
0.1%
1

lib_auth_1 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It is the government’s responsibility to provide a job for everyone who wants one.

Base: 3414
Somewhat agree
36.5%
1245
Neither agree nor disagree
22.8%
778
Strongly agree
18.3%
626
Somewhat disagree
17.7%
604
Strongly disagree
4.7%
161

lib_auth_2 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Ordinary working people do not get their fair share of the nation’s wealth.

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
62.7%
2140
Somewhat agree
26.2%
896
Neither agree nor disagree
7.5%
255
Somewhat disagree
2.3%
77
Strongly disagree
1.3%
46

lib_auth_3 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The government should reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
74.3%
2535
Somewhat agree
18.5%
631
Neither agree nor disagree
4.1%
141
Somewhat disagree
1.7%
58
Strongly disagree
1.4%
49

lib_auth_4 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Large businesses and corporations take advantage of ordinary people.

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
46.7%
1596
Somewhat agree
35.8%
1223
Neither agree nor disagree
11.5%
394
Somewhat disagree
4.1%
139
Strongly disagree
1.8%
62

hunger_problem How much of a problem do you think hunger and hardship are in the UK?

Base: 3414
A very big problem
59.3%
2023
A fairly big problem
38.4%
1311
A fairly minor problem
2.3%
77
Not a problem
0.1%
3

social_security_1 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? If someone is unable to work due to long-term illness, disability, or caring responsibilities, our social security system should provide for th

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
74.5%
2543
Somewhat agree
21.1%
720
Strongly disagree
2.4%
81
Neither agree nor disagree
1.3%
43
Somewhat disagree
0.8%
27

social_security_2 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system should ensure that everyone can afford the essentials (food, heating, accommodation / housing)

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
73.5%
2510
Somewhat agree
19.0%
650
Strongly disagree
3.1%
106
Neither agree nor disagree
3.0%
102
Somewhat disagree
1.3%
46

social_security_3 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system should ensure everyone has the security we all need to thrive, not just survive

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
57.9%
1978
Somewhat agree
30.4%
1037
Neither agree nor disagree
6.3%
215
Somewhat disagree
2.8%
96
Strongly disagree
2.6%
88

social_security_4 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Problems with the social security system often drive people into financial hardship

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
46.8%
1599
Somewhat agree
37.5%
1281
Neither agree nor disagree
10.6%
363
Strongly disagree
2.5%
86
Somewhat disagree
2.5%
85

social_security_5 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system does a good job of protecting people from hunger and hardship

Base: 3414
Somewhat disagree
39.9%
1362
Somewhat agree
21.2%
725
Strongly disagree
20.2%
690
Neither agree nor disagree
16.4%
561
Strongly agree
2.2%
76

social_security_6 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A strong and supportive social security system is essential for a fair society

Base: 3414
Strongly agree
73.4%
2506
Somewhat agree
20.6%
703
Strongly disagree
2.7%
93
Neither agree nor disagree
2.3%
79
Somewhat disagree
1.0%
33

social_security_7 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system makes it too easy for people to do nothing

Base: 3414
Somewhat disagree
26.3%
899
Strongly disagree
25.6%
873
Somewhat agree
21.7%
740
Neither agree nor disagree
18.7%
639
Strongly agree
7.7%
263

hunger_scale Where do you place yourself on the scale between these two views?

Base: 3414
5 - A mix of both individual choices and wider societal factors
27.1%
924
10 - Hunger and hardship are mostly the result of unfair systems and societal structures
20.7%
705
8
17.7%
603
7
15.6%
533
6
8.7%
297
9
7.4%
252
4
1.1%
38
3
0.6%
21
2
0.5%
17
0 - Hunger and hardship are mostly the result of individual failings or poor choices
0.4%
13
1
0.3%
11

hunger_effects_1 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Greater pressure on the NHS and public services

Base: 2961
Greater pressure on the NHS and public services
100.0%
2961

hunger_effects_2 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Reduced productivity or ability to work

Base: 2397
Reduced productivity or ability to work
100.0%
2397

hunger_effects_3 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Higher rates of crime or antisocial behaviour

Base: 2402
Higher rates of crime or antisocial behaviour
100.0%
2402

hunger_effects_4 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? More children falling behind in education

Base: 2871
More children falling behind in education
100.0%
2871

hunger_effects_5 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Greater inequality and division in society

Base: 2918
Greater inequality and division in society
100.0%
2918

hunger_effects_6 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Long-term economic costs to the country

Base: 2614
Long-term economic costs to the country
100.0%
2614

hunger_effects_7 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Increased demand for charities and food banks

Base: 3023
Increased demand for charities and food banks
100.0%
3023

hunger_effects_8 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? None of these

Base: 7
None of these
100.0%
7

hunger_effects_9 hunger_effects - Which of the following do you think are wider effects of hunger or hardship on society as a whole? Don’t know

Base: 48
Don’t know
100.0%
48

social_security_support Generally speaking, do you think the social security system in the UK provides too much financial support, does not provide enough financial support or gets the balance about right?

Base: 3414
0 - Does not provide enough financial support
20.2%
689
3
20.0%
682
4
18.9%
644
2
13.0%
445
5 - Gets the balance about right
10.6%
363
1
5.4%
185
6
5.3%
180
7
3.0%
102
8
1.9%
65
10 - Provides too much financial support
1.2%
42
9
0.5%
17

future_actions_1 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Make a one-off financial donation directly to Trussell

Base: 1093
Make a one-off financial donation directly to Trussell
100.0%
1093

future_actions_2 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Make a one-off financial donation to Trussell via another method (e.g. sponsorship, prize draws, at the supermarket till etc.)

Base: 475
Make a one-off financial donation to Trussell via another method (e.g. sponsorship, prize draws, at the supermarket till
100.0%
475

future_actions_3 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Set up/continue to make a regular financial donation 

Base: 1163
Set up/continue to make a regular financial donation 
100.0%
1163

future_actions_4 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Donate food (e.g. at a supermarket collection point)

Base: 2244
Donate food (e.g. at a supermarket collection point)
100.0%
2244

future_actions_5 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Volunteer at a Trussell food bank 

Base: 824
Volunteer at a Trussell food bank 
100.0%
824

future_actions_6 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Sign a petition about the issue of hunger and hardship 

Base: 2226
Sign a petition about the issue of hunger and hardship 
100.0%
2226

future_actions_7 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Contact an MP or other elected official about an issue related to Trussell’s work 

Base: 1567
Contact an MP or other elected official about an issue related to Trussell’s work 
100.0%
1567

future_actions_8 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Take part in a protest or demonstration about hunger and hardship 

Base: 430
Take part in a protest or demonstration about hunger and hardship 
100.0%
430

future_actions_9 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Share or promote Trussell’s work online or on social media 

Base: 794
Share or promote Trussell’s work online or on social media 
100.0%
794

future_actions_10 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Join a campaign around hunger and hardship 

Base: 631
Join a campaign around hunger and hardship 
100.0%
631

future_actions_11 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Talk to others about hunger and hardship

Base: 782
Talk to others about hunger and hardship
100.0%
782

future_actions_12 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Encourage others to support Trussell 

Base: 1567
Encourage others to support Trussell 
100.0%
1567

future_actions_13 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Take part in a fundraiser (e.g. charity event, sponsored activity) 

Base: 399
Take part in a fundraiser (e.g. charity event, sponsored activity) 
100.0%
399

future_actions_14 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Learn more about how I can end the need for food banks

Base: 943
Learn more about how I can end the need for food banks
100.0%
943

future_actions_15 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Don’t know

Base: 78
Don’t know
100.0%
78

future_actions_16 future_actions - Which of the following would you be willing to do in the future for Trussell? Please select all that apply Prefer not to say

Base: 112
Prefer not to say
100.0%
112