Lifting the capacity of learning disabled people to influence change
Nourishing Spaces
We seek playful, brave and meaningful ways of being together that nurture a sense of belonging
Sensory Beings
We recognise our place within nature and our responsibility for its care
True Collaboration
We’re curious about contributions in all forms, providing equitable support and developing agency
Our latest project
Who’s The Boss? is a research project on training learning disabled professionals in high-level arts roles. The research was commissioned by Spectra and made possible by support from The National Lottery Community Fund and core funding from Arts Council England.
This research and report is by Hazel Sealeaf, an autistic and disabled writer and researcher from Birmingham.
Spectra and Hazel Sealeaf will be hosting an online sharing for the Who’s The Boss research on Friday, 12th June, 1-2:30 PM. You can register for a free ticket on Eventbrite here.
News & Updates
Reflecting on Ideas Lab
In this blog, Hayley writes about: Last week, Spectra’s Ideas Lab project came to a close with a wonderful sharing of work. I have been leading on this project since October, so it’s been a living entity in my calendar (and brain space) since then. If you’ve not come across our Ideas Lab project before,…
Become a BOSS. Trainee
This opportunity is now closed. If you are interested in following the project and Spectra’s other work, sign up for our free newsletter. If you need or would prefer this job description or the application form in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact kerry@wearespectra.co.uk. Click on the links below to view and download the…
Introducing BOSS.
You can now apply for the BOSS. training programme: https://wearespectra.co.uk/2026/04/30/become-a-boss-trainee/ Introducing BOSS., our new training programme for learning disabled people passionate about the arts and making change. Over one year, two Trainees will join Spectra staff to learn about being leaders in an arts organisation. We will share more about the programme later this month.…