Safer Spaces

What Safer Spaces does

Safer Spaces is a nonprofit workplace inclusion training program operated by the Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, headquartered in Barrie, Ontario. Founded in 2015, the program delivers 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion training, organizational assessments, and consulting to healthcare, education, community services, employment services, municipalities, and private sector employers across Ontario (primarily Simcoe-Muskoka and York Region) with a single recognized partner in Alberta. Core offerings comprise evidence-based curriculum covering identities, pronouns, trans experiences, history, oppression, micro-aggressions, and intersectionality, delivered via three product lines: self-guided online learning modules (Kajabi-hosted, $149/seat with group discounts, $49–$200 specialized courses), live workshops ($6,999+HST for groups of 20–60 in two 3-hour sessions), and bespoke consulting ($1,250/hour). Add-ons include a $1,999 debrief session and a free 10-question organizational self-assessment tool used as a lead generator.

The business model blends subscription-style self-guided learning, transactional professional services for live workshops, hourly consulting, freemium funded programs (notably Safer Spaces York Region at CAYR, subsidized by a Women and Gender Equality Canada grant), and name-your-price specialized courses. Since launch, Safer Spaces reports 400+ organizations trained, 600+ workshops delivered, and 17,000+ individuals reached, with recognition delivered through its Safer Places program that allows organizations to display posters and stickers as visible symbols of inclusion commitment. Delivery is conducted by a small team (≈3 core Safer Spaces staff, including Facilitator/Program Coordinator Dani Chase and York Region Program Coordinator Kalipso K, with Executive Director Dale Boyle leading since 2015), supported by the Gilbert Centre's nonprofit infrastructure (Charitable Registration No. 892626342). The go-to-market mixes content-driven inbound (website, blog, resource library, self-assessment lead capture), community-driven referrals through Safer Places and the Gilbert Centre/CAYR networks, and direct sales for larger workshop and consulting engagements; revenue is not publicly disclosed, and grant funding plays a material role in program economics.

Name

Safer Spaces

Legal name

Safer Spaces

Website

https://saferspaces.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safer Spaces is a Canadian nonprofit program of the Gilbert Centre that delivers 2S-LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion training, organizational self-assessments, and consulting to healthcare, education, community, and private-sector employers across Ontario via self-guided e-learning, live workshops, and customized engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Inclusion Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusion Facilitation & Classroom Accommodation/Modification Support (EDAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inclusive Assessment & Testing Accommodations Support (EDAKABAH)

Keywords

• Workplace inclusion training
• 2S-LGBTQIA+ training programs
• Organizational inclusion consulting
• Diversity professional development
• Equity training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Self-Guided Online Learning: Per-participant subscription-style pricing for access to online training modules. Participants receive 21-day access to course content after purchase, with Class of the Month model opening content on the 5th of each month. Includes certificate of completion upon 90%+ completion.
2. Live Professional Development Workshops: Flat-fee pricing for group workshops delivered in-person or virtually. Designed for groups of 20-60 participants, typically delivered in two 3-hour sessions. Includes materials, participant guidebook, and certificates.
3. Custom Consulting Services: Hourly-rate consulting for custom workshop deliveries, special consultation projects, and unique initiatives to enhance Two-Spirit, trans, and queer inclusion practices. Includes lunch & learns, orientation sessions, intake form review, and policy consultations.
4. Funded Training Programs: Free training programs funded by government grants, such as Safer Spaces York Region made possible by Women and Gender Equality Canada grant. Provides free access to self-guided online professional development for organizations in specific regions.
5. Specialized On-Demand Courses: Premium pricing for specialized courses covering specific topics like Two-Spirit People ($200 CAD) and Histories of Resistance ($49). Courses available anytime with 21-day access windows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Safer Spaces delivers evidence-based 2S-LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion training to organizations through self-guided online learning modules hosted on a Kajabi-based platform, live facilitated workshops delivered in-person or via Zoom for groups of 20-60, and hourly custom consulting for policy reviews and unique projects. The program also operates a free organizational self-assessment tool across ten inclusion themes and a Safer Places recognition program for organizations that demonstrate meaningful inclusion commitments.

Product overview

Safer Spaces is a program of the Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services that provides 2S-LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion training and consulting services. The core offerings consist of Self-Guided Learning Modules (available as monthly Class of the Month cohorts at $149 CAD or on-demand specialized courses like Two-Spirit People at $200 CAD and Histories of Resistance at $49), Live Professional Development Workshops (in-person or virtual, $6,999+HST for groups of 20-60), and an Organizational Self-Assessment Tool (free). Additional services include Custom Services at $1,250/hour and Debrief Sessions at $1,999+HST. A specialized York Region program at CAYR offers free training for women and gender-diverse individuals funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada. The company has trained 400+ organizations, delivered 600+ workshops, and reached 17,000+ people since its 2015 launch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Guided Learning Modules Online self-paced training program for 2S-LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion, available as monthly cohorts (Class of the Month) or per-seat on-demand purchase, taking approximately 5 hours to complete and covering identities, language, pronouns, trans experiences, history, oppression, micro-aggressions, and inclusion strategies. Includes certificate of completion upon 90%+ completion.
• Live Professional Development Workshops Facilitated in-person or virtual workshops for groups of 20-60 participants, delivered in two 3-hour sessions covering identities, language, pronouns, trans experiences, history, oppression, and microaggressions. Designed for organizational teams across healthcare, education, community services, and private sector clients.
• Organizational 2S-LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Online Self-Assessment Tool Free 10-question reflective tool that invites organizations to evaluate 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion across ten themes including policies for transitioning employees, staff training, washroom access, gender-neutral language, community engagement, leadership representation, hiring practices, benefits, safe spaces, and accountability metrics. Valued at $297 and offered free as a lead-generation funnel.
• Custom Consulting Services Hourly-rate consulting services for organizations needing custom workshop deliveries, special consultation projects, lunch and learns, orientation sessions, intake form review, and confidentiality policy consultations supporting Two-Spirit, trans, and queer inclusion practices.
• Safer Spaces for Two-Spirit People Comprehensive e-learning course dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting understanding and support for Two-Spirit Indigenous people through anti-oppression frameworks and Indigenous worldviews. Available with name-your-price premium pricing (minimum $200 CAD).
• Histories of Resistance Self-guided online course exploring 2S-LGBTQIA+ resilience, resistance, and intersectionality with interactive content, reflective exercises, and practical tools. Available on-demand at $49 CAD with 21-day access after purchase.
• Safer Spaces York Region at CAYR - Safer Spaces for Women and Gender Diverse Individuals Free professional development training for organizations and individuals in York Region to create respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplaces for women and gender-diverse individuals. Fully funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, hosted by CAYR Community Connections, and accessible through self-guided online modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ organizations trained across healthcare, education, community services, and private sectors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CAYR Community ConnectionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2024CAYR Community Connections (formerly AIDS Committee of York Region) hosts Safer Spaces York Region at CAYR's Safer Spaces for Women and Gender Diverse Individuals. CAYR is committed to creating safe, confidential, and inclusive spaces in York Region. Kalipso K serves as Safer Spaces York Region Program Coordinator, hosted at CAYR.
• Gilbert Centre for Social and Support ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Safer Spaces is a program of the Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, working across Simcoe-Muskoka to advance inclusion, dignity, and equity for 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. The Gilbert Centre provides organizational infrastructure, hosting, and programmatic support. Dale Boyle serves as Executive Director of Gilbert Centre and has led Safer Spaces since its 2015 launch.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safer-spaces

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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