• Open Call

  • We are excited to announce an open call for groups interested in booking our project space for their activities! This programme is designed to support existing queer groups that are in need of in-kind space on a regular basis.

    QUEERCIRCLE’s mission is to harness the radical potential of the arts for individual, collective, and societal transformation. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply, we welcome informal or community-based groups. We aim to support a diverse range of partners who are engaged in community organising through the arts. 


    This initiative goes beyond mere space hire; we are looking for groups that are interested in long term partnerships rather than a transactional relationship. This open call is also a way to get involved in and join our ecology of existing partners to connect and create opportunities for sharing skills and resources.
     

     

    → APPLICATION FORM 

  • About the Project Space


    The Project Space is ideal for hosting workshops, meetings, and small events, comfortably accommodating up to 30 seated participants.

     

    We can supply artistic materials, tables, chairs and AV equipment. If you have any specific needs please let us know when completing the form. The space has a sink for messy activities and excellent lighting. The space is available six days a week (excluding Wednesdays).

     

    We are situated in the Design District, North Greenwich. The building is wheelchair accessible, with nearby accessible parking, and is located directly outside the North Greenwich station.

  • Eligibility

    • Point of Contact: You must nominate a designated point of contact with relevant experience in facilitating, safeguarding, and coordinating groups and events.
    • Group Type: We welcome informal or community-based groups. You do not need to be a registered cic, charity, Ltd company to apply.
    • Alignment with our Values: Your group should align with QUEERCIRCLE’s values and Community Guidelines.
    • Previous Users: Groups that have previously used our space are eligible to apply again.
    • Partnership Engagement: As a partner, you agree to meet with the QUEERCIRCLE team quarterly (every 3 months), attend a building induction and sign a partnership agreement.
    • Feedback & Evaluation: We highly encourage participation in our reflective process by completing feedback forms, both as organisers and within your group.

  • Partnership Agreement

    This new programme aims to foster long-lasting relationships with our partners, recognizing that such connections may take time to develop firmly. As partners, we aspire to work together to establish an agreement, beginning from this starting point: 


    • Mutual Respect: We foster an environment of respect and care among all participants. Breach of this will result in termination of partnership.

    • Clear Communication: Maintain open, clear and regular communication through the partnership to avoid hiccups in scheduling and other agreements

    • Key Responsibility: You will be responsible for holding a key to the building to be used during agreed upon meeting times whilst staff may or may not be present

    • Collaboration: Priority will be given groups open to collaboration with QUEERCIRCLE and to collaborate with other partners and groups.

    • Policy Adherence: Adhere to QUEERCIRCLE policies, including safeguarding, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, risk assessments, code of conduct, health and safety, and data protection.

    • Meeting Attendance: Attend all scheduled meetings as part of the partnership agreement.

    • Remain flexible: This is a new programme and we hope to create long lasting relationships with our partners which may take some time to develop firmly.

       

  • Important Notes

    Please keep in mind the following considerations:

    • While we strive to accommodate as many groups as possible, please be aware that scheduling flexibility may be required depending on demand and  limited availability.

    • The space is used by QUEERCIRCLE for our programming and is shared with other partners.

    • Wednesday evenings are currently unavailable. 

    If you have any questions or accessibility needs please reach out to ariel@queercirlce.org