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
Summer at The Commons
This summer, there is plenty to enjoy at The Commons!
Thursday 13th August, 3:00 – 6:00 PM: Planting for remembrance*
Monday 17th August, 10:00 – 5:00 PM: Autumn bulb planting
*This event is taking place on Level 5 of Midland Met
News & Updates
Governance is bigger than the board
In this blog, Josie writes: At Spectra, we have been asking ourselves for years how we can make the governance of our organisation more inclusive for the people we serve. Who gets to lead an organisation and why? Who makes the decisions and who doesn’t? How can we change this, and how do we do…
Maya in Practice
In this blog, Sonia writes about: Reflections and photos by Sonia Bhamra I had the privilege of co-facilitating a three-part series of creative workshops alongside Spectra at Brushstrokes Community Centre as part of the research and development phase of my photography project, The Illusions of Maya. The workshops were designed to explore the concept of…
Gentle Joy or Punk ‘til we Die
In this blog, Kate writes: When I was 16, I had bright green hair and a whole lot of black eyeliner; I wore ripped fishnet tights and big black boots from the army and navy surplus store. I was angry and liked shouting about it with other people, usually loudly and wildly along to songs…