Who We Are

I created People Speak Up in 2017, when I was on a journey of re-building, searching, and understanding my purpose. I found the power of autobiographical and traditional storytelling. This process helped me to look at my story and make sense of my life. PSU has become the vehicle to take more people on this journey.

When you put similar people together in a space who are on a similar journey – the magic starts to happen. When people start to speak up, they connect, learn and start to feel human again.

Thank you to all of our creatives who all bring their own art forms and tool kits for our community to find their voice.

Eleanor Shaw. People Speak Up Founder & Chief Executive Officer

We’re a Living Wage Employer

At People Speak Up we believe that everyone deserves a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work - and that’s why we’re proud to be a Living Wage employer.

By committing to the real Living Wage, we ensure every member of our team receives a wage level that meets the everyday costs of living, not just the minimum requirements. This commitment reflects our core values of dignity, respect and social responsibility - because when we lift up our staff, we lift up our community.