Because it’s about your finding your authentic voice and speaking naturally. We believe speaking in any environment should be all about being yourself rather than putting on a performance, and that each voice is equally important.

We Speak was founded by Laura North who had a huge fear about speaking in front of people herself.

We Speak runs programmes for young people from under-represented backgrounds who lack speaking confidence, as well as stand alone workshops. We work with students at schools, sixth form colleges and universities.

We've worked with:

• Schools including King's Maths School, East London Science School, Mossbourne Community Academy, Central Foundation Boys' School, Ada National College for Digital Skills, Oasis Academy South Bank, Harris Academy St John's Wood
• Universities including Queen Mary's University of London, University of East London, University of Sussex, Ravensbourne, London South Bank University
• Companies and organisations including Linklaters, YMU Group, Man Group, Deloitte, Royal College of General Practitioners, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

We're supported by some amazing organisations including School for Social Entrepreneurs, Teach First Innovation Series, Cambridge Social Ventures and Investec Beyond Business.