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.
News & Updates
Spectra is seeking a Job Coach
This document is available in Easy Read Please contact eman@wearespectra.co.uk with any questions or if we can help make this opportunity more accessible to you. Terms: Freelance contract, September 2026 to September 2027 Fee: £14,332.50 Location: Hybrid – Sandwell, West Midlands, and working remotely DEADLINE: 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2026 We seek to support…
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…