We believe that fear-free speech for stammerers should be available to all and, if not free, as inexpensive as possible.
Why is
Empowering Voices
a charity?
We want to provide support to stammerers across the UK and to achieve this, as a charity we aim to deliver though the following:
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Empowering Voices is run by a group of trustees. As trustees, we aim to be democratic.
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By law, the trustees serve a fixed term and must always conduct themselves in the charity's best interests.
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The trustees are legally prohibited from making money from their relationship with Empowering Voices. The organisation is run by people with one objective: providing the best possible service to help stammerers.
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We are a truly non-profit making organisation. Our accounts are scrutinised and published annually on the Charity Commission website. There is complete transparency of where every penny goes.
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We benefit from charitable tax breaks. We can claim Gift Aid on any personal donations from a UK taxpayer.
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Companies that donate won't pay tax on the donation amount.
If you would like to support us please feel free to donate by clicking here. All proceeds will help and support those who stammer.
Thank you.
Our Trustees
We are all people who have struggled with their stammers. After learning the costal breathing technique, strong determination and the selfless support of fellow stammerers, we can now speak in a controlled manner and we are able to say what we want, without fear of speaking. We now want to support others to achieve the same.
Fiona Cross
I have been using the costal breathing technique for over 10 years. Before finding this amazing life changer, I found everyday tasks such as using the phone and ordering food was near on impossible for me. Now my life is very different and I have the confidence to speak and say anything I want to say… I am Empowered.
David Parrish
After 44 years of stammering, I learnt the costal breathing technique, and for the first time I could say my name. And had no longer to rely on my two daughters (11 and 13) to go into shops or make phone calls for me. It changed my life completely. My friend and I set up our own business, we sold it when I was 53 and I retired. And all this just because I could now speak using the costal breathing technique.
After 21 years, I still can say anything in any situation.
Graham Parry
I began my costal breathing journey 26 years ago. It certainly wasn’t easy for me, I did struggle at times but with help from mentors and my own perseverance, I pulled through. It certainly changed my life. I’ve made lifelong friends and achieved more than I could have ever have dreamed of.
Mike Grant
My first costal breathing course in 2021 was a revelation - finally I could establish some control over my lifelong stammer! The technique I learnt not only greatly reduced my underlying anxiety over speaking, but also introduced me to an amazing community who truly understand what it’s like to live with this condition. I am passionate about supporting other people who stammer, to help them gain the control and confidence over their speech that we all deserve.
Ian Trevor
Nearly 22 years ago, I took my first speech control course. Following that first course, I was hooked. The technique worked, and I could say what I wanted, when and how I wanted, and the fear of speaking diminished. I taught stammerers how to control their speech for the next 20 years. The costal breathing technique helped me control my stammer and find my confidence. It did change my life, and I found life-long support.
Julian Brooks
I’ve been using a costal breathing technique for over 10 years. I’ve had amazing support from the community and that’s been invaluable in helping me to maintain control and confidence in speech situations - and to enable me to live a full life.
Leanne Kemp
I started my costal breathing journey almost 8 years ago, it changed my life, both personally and professionally. I was finally able to speak with confidence, push out of my comfort zones and achieve things I could only have dreamt of before.
My passion is to bring a community together and help as many people as possible in whatever way I can.
Michael Wright
I wanted to gain more control over my speech and confidently express my authentic self. In 2009, at 29 years old, I took my first Coastal Breathing course—a life-changing experience. It provided me with the tools and techniques to manage my stammer more effectively while also transforming my mindset. My relationship with my stammer shifted from a negative one to a positive one, turning what once felt like challenge into a source of empowerment.