Community Expectations and Safer Spaces Guidance.
Why does this guidance exist?
We want our events and spaces to be safe, welcoming, and respectful for everyone, especially disabled people, marginalised groups, and those with lived experience of injustice.
No space is perfect, but we believe it’s important to be clear about the behaviours we expect and what we won’t tolerate.
Our expectations
- Treat others with respect and kindness.
- Be mindful of boundaries—physical, emotional, and social.
- Never use events to pursue, manipulate, or exploit others.
- Respect that people may have very different communication styles, access needs, and comfort levels in public spaces.
- Avoid causing unwanted attention, especially of a sexual or romantic nature.
What we won’t tolerate
- Sexual harassment, grooming, or coercive behaviour.
- Using activism spaces to target or take advantage of vulnerable individuals.
- Dismissive or undermining responses to someone raising a concern.
- Any behaviour that causes people to feel unsafe in our spaces.
If you’re worried or need support
If you experience or witness behaviour that concerns you, you can contact:
You don’t have to provide proof or make a formal complaint. We’ll listen and do our best to support you. Anything you share will be treated with care and kept as confidential as possible.
What we might do
We’re not investigators, and we don’t have formal processes—but we do have a duty of care.
If we believe someone’s behaviour is causing harm or creating a risk to others, we may:
- Ask them to step away from public-facing roles or event organising.
- Limit their participation in our activities.
- Let others know (quietly) if there’s a safeguarding concern.
Where serious harm or risk is suspected, we may consult with safeguarding professionals.
