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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2071 of 27 September 2023 establishing a template for the structured survey on end recipients of food and/or basic material assistance under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2071 of 27 September 2023 establishing a template for the structured survey on end recipients of food and/or basic material assistance under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2071 of 27 September 2023 establishing a template for the structured survey on end recipients of food and/or basic material assistance under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council
C/2023/6387
OJ L 239, 28.9.2023, p. 5–22
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
In force
28.9.2023 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 239/5 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/2071
of 27 September 2023
establishing a template for the structured survey on end recipients of food and/or basic material assistance under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) (1) (‘ESF+ Regulation’), and in particular Article 23(4) thereof,
After consulting the Committee for the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+),
Whereas:
(1) |
The ESF+ Regulation requires the managing authorities to report twice to the Commission the results of a structured survey of the end recipients regarding the support received from the ESF+ under the specific objective set out in point (m) of Article 4(1) of the ESF+ Regulation and also focusing on their living conditions and the nature of their material deprivation, carried out during the previous year. The first such reporting shall take place by 30 June 2025 and the second by 30 June 2028. |
(2) |
This structured survey on end recipients is one of the instruments to be used to evaluate the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). In order to ensure the survey yields high-quality results and makes a useful contribution to the evaluation of the ESF+, it is necessary to establish a template that enables the aggregation of data at European Union level, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The structured survey on end recipients referred to in Article 23(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 shall be carried out in accordance with the template set out in the Annexes.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 September 2023.
For the Commission
The President
Ursula VON DER LEYEN
ANNEX I
STRUCTURED SURVEY TEMPLATE ON ESF+ DIRECT SUPPORT FOR ADDRESSING MATERIAL DEPRIVATION
QUESTIONS
Interviewer’s organisation: [name of the entity for which the interviewer is working]
Place: [post code from where the survey is carried out]
Beneficiary delivering support: [name of the organisation from which the end recipient received assistance]
[type of organisation]
[activity of the organisation: health, education, social protection, food, advisory, psychological support, housing support, other]
Date: [date of the survey in format dd/mm/yyyy]
Time: [time of the survey in format hh:mm]
A. Questions to the beneficiary providing food or basic material assistance (goods) to end recipients
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Food distribution to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Goods distributed to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Daily |
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Twice a week |
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Weekly |
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Twice a month |
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Monthly |
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Other (specify) |
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{number} |
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Food distribution to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Goods distributed to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Do not know it as it is not traceable |
(Yes/No) |
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Not applicable as we only provide support co-financed by the ESF+ |
(Yes/No) |
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End recipients come to the distribution point to collect this assistance |
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Home delivery |
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Other |
(please specify) |
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Not applicable as distribution goes to other organisations who redistribute food/goods directly to end recipients |
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Advice on food preparation/storage and nutrition (cooking workshops, recipes) |
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Health advice |
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Redirection to competent services (e.g. social services, administrations, etc.) |
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Individual coaching and workshops |
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Psychological and therapeutic support |
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Advice on job search |
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Advice on managing a household budget |
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Other support (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable) |
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{number} |
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[Text box] |
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‘Very easy to comply with’ |
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‘Easy to comply with’ |
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‘Neutral’ (neither easy nor hard to comply) |
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‘Hard to comply with’ |
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‘Very hard to comply with’ |
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[Text box] |
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[Text box] |
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[Text box] |
B. Questions for the end recipient of food or basic material assistance (goods) provided with ESF+ support
The interviewer should explain briefly the purpose of the survey before proceeding with the questions (to know more about the respondent’s personal situation and views about the support received). The end recipient of ESF+ direct support should be informed that the survey is anonymous and that the results of this interview will be used solely for the purpose of this survey. The survey should respect the privacy of end recipients.
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Male |
Female |
Non-binary |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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0-17 (3) |
18-29 |
30-64 |
65 or above |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Alone |
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In a couple without children |
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Alone with children |
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In a couple with children |
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Other, specify: |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Through social services/non-profit organisations |
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Through advertisement in the press, flyers, brochures, postcards |
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Through internet/social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube) |
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Through family or friends |
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Other, specify: |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Yes |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Food |
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Goods |
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Advice/guidance |
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Yes |
Partially |
No |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Insufficient quantity of food/goods |
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Insufficient frequency of food/goods distribution |
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Unavailability of the food/goods I was looking for |
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Poor quality of food/goods |
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Other type of assistance required (please specify) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Fresh vegetables and fruits |
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Meat |
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Fish |
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Milk |
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Other dairy products (butter, yogurt, cheese…) |
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Basic products (flour, oil, sugar, pasta, rice...) |
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Canned food (vegetables, fruits, meat…) or prepared meals (soups, frozen meals...) |
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Desserts, cookies, breakfast cereals |
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Tea or coffee |
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Baby food (powdered milk, …) |
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Other food |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable as I did not receive food) |
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Clothes and equipment for babies |
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Clothes and equipment for children |
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Clothes and equipment for adults |
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Sleeping bags/blankets |
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Kitchen equipment |
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Household linen and cleaning products |
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Hygiene articles |
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Other goods |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable as I did not receive goods) |
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Myself |
Other adults who live with me |
Children who live with me |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Every day |
Once a week |
Once a month |
Other frequency |
It is the first time I receive assistance |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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[specify frequency] |
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Every day |
Once a week |
Once a month |
Other frequency |
It is the first time I receive assistance |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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[specify frequency] |
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Tomorrow |
Next week |
Next month |
Other (period) |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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[specify period] |
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I had delays due to additional procedures or documents to be provided |
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I had to travel a long distance |
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I was ashamed, I don’t like to ask for help |
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I had difficulties in accessing information |
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I had technical difficulties (no mobile phone or PC, access to websites…) |
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I lack knowledge of the language |
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Other (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable as I did not face any difficulty) |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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A drop in income (please specify e.g. job loss, partial unemployment) |
Increase in my costs (please specify e.g. due to higher cost of living) |
Another reason (specify) |
Not applicable as I could also not afford it last year |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Advice on food preparation/storage and nutrition (cooking workshops, recipes) |
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Health advice |
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Redirection to competent services (e.g. social services, administrations, etc.) |
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Individual coaching and workshops |
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Psychological and therapeutic support |
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Advice on job search |
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Advice on managing a household budget |
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Other (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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Not applicable as I did not receive any advice or guidance |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Very useful |
Somewhat useful |
Not very useful |
Not useful at all |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question or not applicable |
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[Text box] |
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Yes |
No |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Yes |
No |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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I live in a home that I own |
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I rent an apartment or house |
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I am hosted by family, friends or other people |
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I live in a home for the elderly |
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I live in accommodation for single mothers or single fathers |
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I live in a university residence or a young workers’ hostel |
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I live in accommodation for asylum seekers |
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I live in a caravan or mobile home |
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I live in the street (squat, slum, tent...) |
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I live in a refugee camp |
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Other (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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[Text box] |
(1) For the survey due in 2025 present calendar year refers to the calendar year 2024. For the survey due in 2028 present calendar year refers to the calendar year 2027.
(2) See footnote for question A3.
(3) In case the end recipient is a child, the responses should be obtained from parent(s) or from an authorised representative.
(4) A group of people, often a family, who live together.
(5) To displaced persons from non-EU countries who are unable to return to their country of origin EUR-Lex - 32001L0055 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
ANNEX II
STRUCTURED SURVEY TEMPLATE ON ESF+ DIRECT SUPPORT FOR ADDRESSING MATERIAL DEPRIVATION
QUESTIONS
Interviewer’s organisation: [name of the entity for which the interviewer is working]
Place: [post code from where the survey is carried out]
Beneficiary delivering support: [name of the organisation from which the end recipient received assistance]
[type of organisation]
[activity of the organisation: health, education, social protection, food, advisory, psychological support, housing support, other]
Date: [date of the survey in format dd/mm/yyyy]
A. Questions to the beneficiary delivering support indirectly through e.g. vouchers/cards
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Food addressed to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Food addressed to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Food addressed to other target groups |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Goods addressed to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods addressed to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods addressed to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Food |
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Basic material assistance products (such as hygiene products) |
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Educational or audiovisual material/equipment |
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Other items sold in supermarkets with some exceptions (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) |
(please specify the item) |
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Other |
(please specify) |
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{number} |
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Food distribution to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Food distribution to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Goods distributed to children under 18 years |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to the homeless |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to women |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to single parents |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons 65 years of age and above |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to persons with disabilities |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to third-country nationals, persons with a foreign background or a minority |
(Yes/No) |
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Goods distributed to others |
(Yes/No) (and if yes, specify target group) |
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Do not know it as it is not traceable |
(Yes/No) |
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Not applicable as we only provide support co-financed by the ESF+ |
(Yes/No) |
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Advice on food preparation/storage and nutrition (cooking workshops, recipes) |
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Health advice |
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Redirection to competent services (e.g. social services, administrations, etc.) |
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Individual coaching and workshops |
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Psychological and therapeutic support |
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Advice on job search |
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Advice on managing a household budget |
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Other support (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable) |
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{number} |
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[Text box] |
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{amount in EUR} |
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[Text box if a clarification is needed] |
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‘Very easy to comply with’ |
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‘Easy to comply with’ |
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‘Neutral’ (neither easy nor hard to comply) |
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‘Hard to comply with’ |
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‘Very hard to comply with’ |
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[Text box] |
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[Text box] |
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[Text box] |
B. Questions for the end recipient of ESF+ support
The interviewer should explain briefly the purpose of the survey before proceeding with the questions (to know more about the respondent’s personal situation and views about the support received). The end recipient of ESF+ indirect support should be informed that the survey is anonymous and that the results of this interview will be used solely for the purpose of this survey. The survey should respect the privacy of end recipients.
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Male |
Female |
Non-binary |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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0-17 (4) |
18-29 |
30-64 |
65 or above |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Alone |
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In a couple without children |
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Alone with children |
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In a couple with children |
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Other, specify: |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Through social services/non-profit organisations |
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Through advertisement in the press, flyers, brochures, postcards |
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Through internet/social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube) |
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Through family or friends |
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Other, specify: |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Yes |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Food |
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Goods |
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Advice/guidance |
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Yes |
Partially |
No |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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[Text box] |
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Fresh vegetables and fruits |
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Meat |
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Fish |
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Milk |
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Other dairy products (butter, yogurt, cheese…) |
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Basic products (flour, oil, sugar, pasta, rice...) |
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Canned food (vegetables, fruits, meat…) or prepared meals (soups, frozen meals...) |
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Desserts, cookies, breakfast cereals |
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Tea or coffee |
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Baby food (powdered milk, …) |
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Other food |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable as I did not receive food) |
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Clothes and equipment for babies |
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Clothes and equipment for children |
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Clothes and equipment for adults |
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Sleeping bags/blankets |
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Kitchen equipment |
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Household linen and cleaning products |
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Hygiene articles |
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Other goods |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable as I did not receive goods) |
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Myself |
Other adults who live with me |
Children who live with me |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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I had delays due to additional procedures or documents to be provided |
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I had to travel a long distance |
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I was ashamed, I don’t like to ask for help |
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I had difficulties in accessing information |
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I had technical difficulties (no mobile phone or PC, access to websites …) |
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Lack knowledge of the language |
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Other (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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None (not applicable as I did not face any difficulty) |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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A drop in income (please specify e.g. job loss, partial unemployment) |
Increase in my costs (please specify e.g. due to higher cost of living) |
Another reason (specify) |
Not applicable as I could also not afford it last year |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Advice on food preparation/storage and nutrition (cooking workshops, recipes) |
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Health advice |
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Redirection to competent services (e.g. social services, administrations, etc.) |
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Individual coaching and workshops |
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Psychological and therapeutic support |
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Advice on job search |
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Advice on managing a household budget |
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Other (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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Not applicable as I did not receive any advice or guidance |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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Very useful |
Somewhat useful |
Not very useful |
Not useful at all |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question or not applicable |
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[Text box] |
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No |
I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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I live in a home that I own |
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I rent an apartment or house |
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I am hosted by family, friends or other people |
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I live in a home for elderly |
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I live in accommodation for single mothers or single fathers |
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I live in a university residence or a young workers’ hostel |
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I live in accommodation for asylum seekers |
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I live in a caravan or mobile home |
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I live in the street (squat, slum, tent...) |
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I live in a refugee camp |
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Other (to be specified) |
[Text box to be filled in] |
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I do not wish to answer/know/understand the question |
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(1) For the survey due in 2025 present calendar year refers to the calendar year 2024, in which the survey is conducted. For the survey due in 2028 present calendar year refers to the calendar year 2027.
(2) See footnote for question A3.
(3) See footnote for question A3.
(4) In case the end recipient is a child, the responses should be obtained from parent(s) or from an authorised representative.
(5) A group of people, often a family, who live together.
(6) To displaced persons from non-EU countries who are unable to return to their country of origin EUR-Lex - 32001L0055 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)