Community Flood Group Sustainability Data

Laidlaw, Sophie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1681-4057, Simcock, Neil ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1408-962X, Percival, Sarah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8935-5822, Byrne, Patrick ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2699-052X, Landry, Michael and Garrett, Tracy (2026) Community Flood Group Sustainability Data. [Data Collection]

Abstract

Background: Flooding is one of the most complex natural hazards and is expected to affect more people than any other. To reduce these impacts, research has shifted to more dynamic resilience-based approaches, including community flood groups. However, these groups can waver in their functionality and longevity, which is not well understood
Aim: To understand and analyse potential community flood group sustainability factors through utilising knowledge from group members as well as previous research (pilot study and desk study)
Design and method: Quali-quantitative analysis of online questionnaires, containing both open and closed questions. 132 responses were collated for analysis. These were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and NVivo.
Results: Over 69 factors were identified and sifted to produce a final 50 factors, split into 6 overarching themes. Many of the factors focused on communication, collaborations, relationships with Key Flood Actors, education and knowledge and group dynamics. These will be taken into consideration in the next stage of the wider research project.
Conclusions: Community Flood Group members identified many potential strengths and weaknesses of their groups, which has allowed for potential sustainability factors to be identified and taken on to future phases.

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Creators:	Laidlaw, Sophie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1681-4057, Simcock, Neil ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1408-962X, Percival, Sarah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8935-5822, Byrne, Patrick ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2699-052X, Landry, Michael and Garrett, Tracy
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Flood Resilience; Sustainability framework; Flood Action Groups; Qualitative analysis; Stakeholder relationships; 370903 Natural hazards
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.24377/LJMU.d.00000271
Division:	Biological & Environmental Sciences (new Sep 19)
Field of Research:	Earth sciences > Physical geography and environmental geoscience > Natural hazards
Date Deposited:	24 Apr 2026 12:32
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2026 12:32
URI:	https://opendata.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/271
Data collection method:	Questionnaires were distributed online through a gatekeeper, to members of community flood groups. These were also shared on social media (LinkedIn and Facebook) by the gatekeeper and research team to reach more groups. The questionnaires assessed demographic data, participants opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of their groups, their relationships with key flood actors and their groups resilience. 132 responses were collected and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Resource language:	English
Metadata language:	English
Collection period:	From To 19 August 2024 21 September 2025