Anti-racist, inclusive and decolonial practice for arts, heritage and cultural organisations

Practical framework and guided support that turn commitments into everyday actions

Take the Space provides structured implementation routes that help leadership and teams move from strategy and training into accountable action.

Start with the route that matches your organisation now.

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From intention to implementation

Most organisations already know what needs to change. What is often missing is a clear way to prioritise, assign ownership and follow through.

The Take the Space Implementation System provides practical tools, templates and guided support so inclusive and anti-racist practice is embedded into governance, leadership and day-to-day delivery.

Built from 30-years of work across the cultural sector.

CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE BELOW

Frameworks - Training - Consultancy - Partnership

1. Frameworks

Structured organisational routes for organisations at different stages of anti-racist, inclusive and decolonial practice.

Start with Foundational if you are new to this work; or Embedded for a full implementation system with guided support

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2. Training

Practical, department-specific learning for boards, leaders and teams.

Covers EDI foundations, anti-racist practice, cultural resilience and safeguarding, visitor experience and incident response.

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3. Consultancy & Coaching

Focussed, shorter-term support for specific challenges.

Facilitation, governance, leadership coaching and discreet input on sensitive or more complex areas of work.

Flexible and commissioned as needed.

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4. Partnership Programme

A longer-term, whole organisational programme.

Structured support across governance, leadership and departments to embed inclusive practice as core business.

For complex or high profile environments needing sustained alignment and accountability.

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Jenny worked with the Consortium at Bradford Producing Hub as an independent Facilitator. We needed someone who would help steer the Consortia through a difficult period of change, and ensure the meetings were a safe and welcoming space for all. Jenny’s support was transformative: leading with warmth, clarity and calm, gently questioning and probing where needed, while also helping BPH identify and celebrate our successes. We would highly recommend Jenny to anyone who is looking for a sensitive, experienced facilitator or Chair.

Why this approach works

Organisations use the Implementation System in different ways.

Some begin with a Framework to establish direction, priorities and provide clarity. Others use training and coaching options to support leadership, managers and teams through specific challenges or periods of project development. Tools and resources then support follow-through, so progress does not depend on one or two individuals.

The Implementation System has been shaped from work in real organisations, where leaders need practical routes rather than another plan or statement.

Ways you can use the Implementation System:

If you are at early stages or operating project-by-project Start with the Foundational Framework.
If you need a structured route for leadership and teams Choose either Embedded Framework - choose light touch support or fully guided facilitation.
If you hold colonial collections or are under external scrutiny Consider partnership consultancy
If your inclusion priorities are already agreed and you need accountability Consider working with Jenny on annual reviews or accountability coaching sessions
If you are working in publicly visible, sensitive or complex areas Choose bespoke training packages eg Cultural Resilience and Safeguarding - alongside bespoke training for Front of House and mar-comms teams
If you are recruiting for new staff or trustees opt for the diversifying recruitment and retention training support

One Place. One implementation system.

Need support building your System?

If you're not sure where to start, book a 20-mins clarity call to map practical next steps and identify the best route for your organisation.

Built from decades of sector leadership and delivery, these routes help you embed inclusive practice in governance and daily decisions.

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About Jenny

Jenny Williams founded Take the Space in 2006.

With over 30-years experience across arts and heritage leadership, her work focusses on helping organisations translate inclusive and anti-racist commitments into everyday practice through clear systems, roles and accountability.

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What organisations say:

'Jenny has led sessions for our team and is a fantastic trainer. She created a space where sensitive issues could be explored productively and practically.'

South East Dance

'Jenny's support helped steer our Consortium through change, identify our successes and build confidence as a team.'

Bradford Producing Hub

'Clear, structured in how organisations actually work. This gave us ownership and direction.'

Cultural Sector Client

'We explored what anti racist practice is and how it requires us to identify where racism exists in systems, organisations, structures, policies in practices and attitudes, and the ways and areas in which we can effect change. The day’s training allowed us to reflect deeply, leading to a range of insightful discussions and a space to consider how we can further implement best practice across our projects, audiences, at board level and in collaboration with partners moving forward. The training highlighted current challenges working within the arts and cultural sector, and empowered the team to build anti-racist practice into all areas of our work.

Marlborough Productions