Stories After The Storms study invites you to share your experience of flooding to improve future support

The Trust is calling for people who’ve been affected by flooding in the UK to share their experiences as part of a research project to improve future support.

The Stories After The Storms study is a partnership between the National Emergencies Trust and Lancaster University. It aims to uncover what support has been most helpful to flood survivors—both immediately and in the long term—to inform and improve future support services.

Anyone in the UK aged 18+ whose home or business has been affected by flooding in the past is invited to take part in the anonymous online survey on our Stories After The Storms page.

The survey is being promoted on thousands of Clear Channel’s digital Out of Home screens nationwide as part of their Platform for Good initiative, which donates space to charitable causes.

Mhairi Sharp, CEO at the National Emergencies Trust, said: “With more than six million properties in England now at risk of flooding, according to the Government’s latest data*, the need for effective support has never been greater. Yet the flood survivors we work with tell us there are significant gaps. This study aims to learn from people’s experiences of flooding, and the support they received afterwards, to ensure the best possible care for people in the future.”

Ms Sharp continued: “As a charity that’s here to raise funds for people affected by disasters, the findings will be incredibly valuable. They’ll directly inform the way we fund after future floods and will also be shared with policymakers and other organisations who can improve support systems UK-wide. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to promote the public survey across the UK through Clear Channel’s network and hope that local people who’ve experienced flooding will take the opportunity to have their say.“

The National Emergencies Trust and Lancaster University aim to release the findings of The Stories After The Storms study later this year. To share your experience and help improve support, visit our Stories After The Storms page.

*Environment Agency, National assessment of flood and coastal erosion risk in England 2024 (opens in a new tab) (updated 22 January 2025).