100 Voices Survey – Black Women in Uniformed Services
Purpose: This survey seeks to understand the experiences of Black women in uniformed services, from joining to thriving, progressing, and reporting discrimination. Your responses will help identify areas for improvement, support, and inclusion.. Please be as open as you feel comfortable — every response is a powerful step toward equity and accountability. Thank you for adding your voice. Together, we are stronger.
Section 1: Introduction
This section is about you and your background. Please answer the following questions to help us understand your experiences better.
Ethnicity Groups
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Black British
Black African
Black Caribbean
Mixed Heritage
Other (Please specify below)
Please specify
Sector of Work
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Military
Police
Fire Services
Emergency Medical Services
Other
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How long have you worked in your sector?
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0–2 years
3–7 years
8–15 years
16–20 years
21–25 years
26+ years
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Do you identify with any of the following?
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LGBTQ+
Person with a disability or long-term health condition
Neurodivergent
Parent or carer
Faith-based identity (please specify if you wish)
Other (free text)
Prefer not to say
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Section 2: Entering and Belonging
Starting a new role can shape your entire experience. This section explores how welcome and supported you felt when joining your organisation.
Thinking back to when you first joined your organisation, how welcome did you feel?
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Very welcome
Somewhat welcome
Neutral
Not very welcome
Not welcome at all
Please explain your experience
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What could your organisation have done differently at entry/onboarding to better prepare and support you or others like you?
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Section 3: Thriving at Work
Being one of the few or the only Black woman in a service can impact your experience. This section explores the pressures, support, and opportunities to thrive.
Have you ever been the “only one in the room” in your workplace (e.g., the only Black woman, or one of very few)?
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Yes
No
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If yes, please share how this impacted your experience, positively or negatively
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What are the top three things your employer could do to genuinely support you to manage these pressures and flourish at work?
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Which of the following support systems would help you most? (Select up to 3)
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Visible senior sponsorship or mentoring
Peer support network
Mental health/wellbeing support tailored to race equity
Formal training for managers on bias and inclusion
Clear accountability for discrimination complaints
Other (please specify)
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Please explain your answer
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Please explain what effective support would look like in practice.
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Section 4: Retention and Progression
This section explores the factors that influence your decisions to stay or leave your organisation, and barriers to progression.
Have you ever considered leaving your organisation because of your experiences at work?
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Yes – I have previously left the organisation
Yes – I am currently considering leaving
No – I have not considered leaving
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What factors would have influenced you to stay?
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What factors influenced (or would influence) your decision to leave?
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Section 5: Reporting Racism and Discrimination
Reporting racism places a cognitive load on Black employees. This section explores feelings of safety, trust, and organisational responsibility.
Do you feel safe to report racism or racial discrimination at work?
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Yes
No
Unsure
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Please explain your choice.
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What would make you feel completely safe to report racial discrimination at work?
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Do you think it is realistic for organisations to create a workplace where Black women feel completely safe, supported, and valued?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Please explain your choice.
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Section 6: Final Reflections
This section allows you to share overall reflections, recommendations, and additional insights.
15. Complete this sentence: “For Black women in uniformed services to thrive, employers must…”
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16. Any other comments you would like to share?
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Thank you
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your input is invaluable and will help create a workplace that is safer, more supportive, and inclusive for Black women in uniformed services.We appreciate your time, honesty, and commitment to driving positive change.
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