Get support for your space at risk

We offer tailored advice, guidance and advocacy for cultural and community spaces at risk in London. 

Our offer includes: 

• brokering relationships with local authorities or other partners 
• providing advocacy letters and lobbying decision-makers 
• dispute mediation and negotiation 
• help with securing planning obligations 
• support with navigating the planning system 
• representations for planning or consultations 
• fundraising and campaign information and guidance 
• capacity building 
• business continuity and sustainability support 
• organisational planning and governance. 

All organisations that are at risk of losing their space can register. Each case is different, so the type and level of support we can provide depends on the circumstances.  

We prioritise more in-depth support for spaces and organisations that meet the following criteria: 

• most or all of your public-facing work is from a non-residential space in London – private houses are not considered 
• your organisation is led by and serves communities historically excluded from using and securing space. This includes: Black, Asian and minority ethnic, children and young people, Deaf and disabled people, LBGTQ+, low-income, older people and women-led groups 
• there is less of what the space offers in your area of London 
• you have a turnover of less than £1million a year 
• your space is well established in your local area 
• your space is in an area with fewer cultural or community spaces.  

Types of spaces we work with include arts centres, theatres, community centres, music venues, museums and other spaces valued by communities in London.