Supporting people with learning disabilities to have a voice

Speak Out has been an independent advocacy charity in Brighton and Hove since 1994.

We make sure people with learning disabilities can speak up and take action about the things that matter to them.

Our Services

We offer 1-1 Advocacy face to face, over the phone or via video calls.

We run three welcoming drop-in sessions at different places in Brighton and Hove.

Speak Out runs several different self-advocacy groups that meet up regularly.

Supporting adults with learning disabilities to speak up and be heard about what is important to them.

Brighton and Hove Speak Out and The Link Group plan and chair the Learning Disability Partnership Board as part of the work they do for the council.

Advocacy referrals can be made to Speak Out for someone who has a learning disability, is 17+ years old and lives in Brighton or Hove.

Volunteer for Speakout

Find out about becoming a Volunteer with Speak Out:
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I have volunteered in quite a few voluntary organizations in Brighton & Hove and I think my work at Speak Out is the most enjoyable voluntary work I have done in Brighton & Hove; and I think that comes from the sense of meaning and purpose that comes from Speak Out volunteering and the great staff and volunteers.

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Preparing for the Election

In April, Speak Out and Grace Eyre held an event to help people with learning disabilities prepare for the coming elections this year.

Relationships Open Advocacy Meeting

Speak Out hosted another of our open advocacy meetings on Friday 8th March, with 23 people with learning disabilities in attendance.

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Big Focus Campaign 2024-25: Housing

Launching our 2024/25 Big Focus Campaign. The key issue is Housing and it was chosen by our members who have learning disabilities.

Our Funders