Executive Summary & Demographic Reality
When evaluated against the full eligible voting electorate of 951 male members, the survey results demonstrate that no majority mandate exists for a capital expenditure exceeding £100,000.
- Turnout: Only 321 out of 951 eligible men took part in the survey (33.8% turnout).
- Non-Participation: 630 members (66.2%) did not participate, despite the incentive of a £50 draw (approx. 10 pints).
- The “Majority” Claim: The claim that 64% of members support refurbishment represents only 64.2% of the self-selected 33.8% who responded. Across the eligible voting membership, only 21.7% actively voted in favour.
Key Metric Comparison: Sample vs. Total Electorate ($N = 951$)
| Metric / Question | Raw Count | % of Survey Respondents (n=321n = 321n=321) | % of Total Eligible Electorate (N=951N = 951N=951) |
| Total Survey Participation (Voted) | 321 | 100.0% | 33.8% |
| Non-Respondents (Did Not Vote / Unengaged) | 630 | — | 66.2% |
| Support Refurbishment (Strongly Support + Support) | 206 | 64.2% | 21.7% |
| — Strongly Support | 78 | 24.3% | 8.2% |
| — Support | 128 | 39.9% | 13.5% |
| — Neutral | 64 | 19.9% | 6.7% |
| — Oppose | 22 | 6.9% | 2.3% |
| — Strongly Oppose | 27 | 8.4% | 2.8% |
| — Blank / Other | 2 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Slide-by-Slide Recalculation ($N = 951$)
1. Facility Usage (Slide 5)
The original presentation notes that frequent weekly users dominated the survey. Across the entire membership, only a quarter of eligible members regularly access the facility:
| Usage Frequency | Count PDF | % of Survey (n=321n = 321n=321) PDF | % of Eligible Electorate (N=951N = 951N=951) |
| Daily | 5 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Several Times Per Week | 158 | 49.2% | 16.6% |
| Weekly | 81 | 25.2% | 8.5% |
| Monthly | 17 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Rarely | 32 | 10.0% | 3.4% |
| Never | 28 | 8.7% | 2.9% |
| Did Not Respond | 630 | — | 66.2% |
Combined regular weekly/daily users account for just 25.7% (244 members) of the 951 eligible men.
2. Locker Access & Allocation (Slide 6)
- Currently has a locker: Claimed as 73% $\rightarrow$ represents 24.6% of all eligible men (approx. 234 members).
- On waiting list: Claimed as 2% $\rightarrow$ represents 0.7% of all eligible men (approx. 6 members).
- Prefers full-length locker: Claimed as 87% $\rightarrow$ represents 29.4% of all eligible men (approx. 279 members).
3. Dissatisfaction (“Poor to Fair” Ratings) (Slide 7)
While the slide highlights that 70% of respondents rated aspects as “Poor to Fair”, these complaints come from under a quarter of the eligible club electorate:
| Facility Aspect | Poor / Fair Count PDF | Stated % of Survey PDF | True % of Eligible Electorate (N=951N = 951N=951) |
| Overall Appearance | 226 | 70.4% | 23.8% |
| Ventilation | 223 | 69.5% | 23.5% |
| Flooring | 222 | 69.2% | 23.3% |
| Seating | 217 | 67.6% | 22.8% |
| Grooming Area | 216 | 67.3% | 22.7% |
| Lockers | 201 | 62.6% | 21.1% |
| Locker Security | 200 | 62.3% | 21.0% |
| Lighting | 178 | 55.5% | 18.7% |
| Changing Space | 156 | 48.6% | 16.4% |
| Cleanliness | 132 | 41.1% | 13.9% |
4. Refurbishment Priorities & Features (Slides 8 & 9)
- Refurbishment Priorities (Slide 8):
- New Lockers: 154 mentions = 16.2% of total membership
- Enhanced Décor & Finishes: 151 mentions = 15.9% of total membership
- Better Lighting: 70 mentions = 7.4% of total membership
- Improved Ventilation: 61 mentions = 6.4% of total membership
- Additional Seating: 49 mentions = 5.2% of total membership
- Top Requested Features (Slide 9):
- Larger Lockers: 175 mentions = 18.4% of total membership
- Digital/Combo Locks: 156 mentions = 16.4% of total membership
- Better Drying & Ventilation: 132 mentions = 13.9% of total membership
- Shoe Cleaning Area: 132 mentions = 13.9% of total membership
- Additional Bench Seating: 115 mentions = 12.1% of total membership
5. Importance to Overall Club Satisfaction (Slide 14)
- High Importance (Very / Extremely): 113 members (35.2% of survey) $\rightarrow$ 11.9% of total electorate
- Moderate Importance: 118 members (36.8% of survey) $\rightarrow$ 12.4% of total electorate
- Low Importance (Not / Slightly): 87 members (27.1% of survey) $\rightarrow$ 9.1% of total electorate
- Unexpressed / Did Not Vote: 630 members $\rightarrow$ 66.2% of total electorate
Governance Takeaway
Presenting these figures as a “64% majority in favour” creates survivorship bias:
- Low Mandate: Spending >£100,000 is supported by only 206 men out of 951 (21.7%).
- Apathy Factor: Two-thirds (66.2%) of eligible men showed zero interest in completing the questionnaire.
- Core Locker Base: Only 24.6% of the eligible men actually hold a locker, aligning closely with the 21.7% actively pushing for the expenditure.
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