We believe in a confident social sector able to develop and amplify lived experience stories and expertise to address social inequalities.
We want to see people in positions to use their lived experience of social injustice so they can influence change on that issue.
We work towards greater representation and diversity of the voices we hear in the media and beyond.
Find out more about what we do and who we are.
Our programme creates a network of confident spokespeople, who have direct experience of social injustices. Developed collaboratively with a network of leaders with lived experience, it aims to diversify the voices we hear in the media and in rooms with policymakers and other decision makers. Through training, mentoring, peer support and speaking opportunities, we tackle the barriers that prevent these experts from engaging with the people and platforms that have the power to influence national conversations. Meet the network.
"Being involved with the Spokesperson Network is an experience I will never forget. It feels like I am part of an incredible, unique family. I have learned so much. I always come away with renewed passion, and the goal to keep going no matter how complex the issues I am trying to highlight."
Amanda Hailes
As Sounddelivery Media’s new CEO, Monica Tyler looks ahead to the next phase of the organisation and how she hopes it will evolve in 2026. With lived experience and community at its heart, her ambition is to strengthen and amplify grassroots leadership across the UK.
As Monica Tyler steps into the position of permanent CEO of Sounddelivery Media, she reflects on the experiences that brought her here. From growing up as a Windrush child in London, to meeting inspirational leaders like Mother Teresa and Terry Waite, her journey has been shaped by a deep belief in service and the power of people.
Once a month, for two hours, supervised in the community, was my legal right to a meaningful relationship with my children. Christmases meant giving their gifts to them on a cold park bench within my allocated time.
Oscar Sharples writes for Metro about how gender affirming care saves lives and how he’s supporting other young trans people. Read Oscar’s experience.
Valerie Lolomari MBE writes a moving account of her own experience of FGM and how she’s supporting other survivors. Read her article.
Lady Unchained delivered a powerful guest lecture at the University of Westminster speaking about media and crime.
