88,961 students trained to date in public speaking and effective communication. 430,404 have heard them Speak Out
"Great, great, great! This Challenge has built up my confidence massively!" Michael, Barnet
£15,000 prize fund including 36 iPods and thousands of pounds worth of iTunes vouchers!
"I've never had an iPod so thanks so much! It does so much more than I realised!!" Rianna, Chelmsford
On track for 50,000+ unique website visitors this year
"I completed the workshop at Mill Hill County High School in 2008. All the skills I learnt that day have helped me during sixth form and now university." Sara, Harrow
Increase in confidence grows to 59.5%
"Thank you ever so much for such an extraordinary experience and essential life skills training. It was certainly worth it!" Olumide, Newham
100% of teachers recommend the day to colleagues
"A wonderful GCSE speaking and listening tool!" - Mr Fowler, Teacher, Islington
70% of schools now holding "Speak Out "Assemblies! - Over 50,000 students spectating.
"The public speaking tips cascaded down to all Year 10 students" - Vinsia Mc Queen, London
Students have spoken out on over 2000 topics and issues from Alcoholism to Xenophobia - here are the most recent top 5
Stereotyping of young people, achievements, parents, knife crime and size zero
"What we say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Jim Beggs

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Jack Petchey CBE

Jack Petchey was born in the East End of London in 1925. He had few advantages in life and left school aged 14 with no qualifications. Initially rejected for management training and told he would ’never make a businessman’, Jack has gone on to become one of the most successful businessmen in Britain today! 

"I am a great believer in the ability to speak well. I remember when I first started in business and quickly realised the importance of making your points with confidence. Most young people today hold strong views and feel passionate about them. Our challenge gives them an opportunity to be trained in how to express themselves clearly and without fear" - Jack Petchey OBE   The Jack Petchey Foundation

The Jack Petchey Foundation

The Jack Petchey Foundation established in 1999 aims to inspire young people, raise their aspirations and reward their achievements. It supports the development of work with young people aged 11-25 in schools, colleges and youth projects across London, Essex and in Portugal.