People who stutter, families, friends, employers, educators, and anyone who wants to support confident communication in real life.

Is there one fixed technique?

No. SHB treats stuttering as personal and complex. The work combines tools, self-awareness, support, and practical action.

Can I join if I am nervous or new?

Yes. SHB exists for exactly that moment. You can start gently, meet people who understand, and build confidence at your pace.

Yes. Use the contact form and the team will follow up with next steps, expectations, and safeguarding considerations.

How can organizations support SHB?

Organizations can create opportunities, share resources, or help connect people who stutter with practical support.

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A community for people who stutter, built for real life.

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Facts & Figures

Employers rate verbal communication as the most important skill for job candidates

(National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2016)

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Over 70% of people who stutter reported that they believed their chances of being hired or promoted were significantly reduced because of stuttering.

M. P. Boyle, 2013, 2015

Some people who stutter have reported that they have even declined job offers and promotions because of their stuttering.

M. P. Boyle, 2013, 2015

Global context

How many people stutter?More than 70 million people worldwide stutterwhich is about 1% of the population. In the United Kingdom, that's over 660,000 people.

This is a FREE and open invitation to people who stutter to socialise and share experiences.

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Our impact

Our Impact

Callum Scofield is a teacher and comedian who went through the stop holding back program and is now a SHB mentor helping others who stutter build confidence, self-esteem and the courage to make the most of themselves despite stuttering.

Career Mentorship

I applied for a job where I was the youngest and had the least experience, which made me anxious as the interview approached. I reached out to SHB for advice and support.

I received a very professional and realistic mock interview which put me in an ideal position for the real one.

As a result of the preparation, I was offered the job 10 minutes after the interview. I’m now working in a role I love and I’m very grateful for all of the support and encouragement from the whole SHB team.

Ante, Germany (Consultant Doctor)

Live podcast

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Real conversations on stuttering, confidence, work and community.

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Stories that sound like real life.

Watch talks, interviews and practical confidence conversations.

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This talk from Ruban Pillai (Trustee) aims to help everyone understand how challenging stuttering can be, both psychologically and emotionally, as these aspects are often overlooked when discussing stuttering.

What people don’t see is that the fear of stuttering can dictate almost every decision a person makes.