Welcome to Speakeasy

We provide independent advocacy to vulnerable adults and children in Basingstoke, Andover & Test Valley, Winchester & District and Hart & Rushmoor     

Giving a Voice

Rights

Inclusion

What is Advocacy?

Giving you a VOICE

 

Supporting you to access your RIGHTS

 

Being be part of your COMMUNITY

Hours & Location

  • The Orchard
  • White Hart Lane
  • Basingstoke Hampshire
  • RG21 4AF

About Us

We are an independent,  community based  advocacy organisation that has been providing advocacy in Basingstoke since the mid 1990s.

In April 2014 we expanded to cover Andover & Test Valley and Winchester & District areas of Hampshire. In December 2015 we began working in Hart & Rushmoor.

We are a User Led Organisation as all of our Trustees have experience of services directly or as family carers.

 

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Testimonials

  • "I'm really pleased to get an advocate as no-one ever sees me they just offer phone calls and pass me on to someone else"

    September 2020

    • Person with physical health condition

  • "Just talking it through with you has helped me work out what to do next and make a plan"

    September 2020

    • Family member

  • "I'm very impressed at how prompt you are, you got back to me so quickly to sort this referral out"

    September 2020

    • Social worker

  • "Thank you for your continued support to this family and the effort you have put in to engage with them, it is very much appreciated"

    March 2021

    • Children’s social worker

  • "I just wanted to take this chance to thank you for all your help getting X sorted out for the future. I’m so pleased to tell you that the difference you have made to his circumstances has been just fantastic. X already looks calm and settled. He is looking healthier and the weight has been lifted from his shoulders. Thank you so much, your work has certainly made a difference.

    May 2020

    • Carer

  • "It's difficult living on your own so it’s good to be able to see a familiar face (even if it is by video) and being able to talk to someone"

    May 2020

    • Self Advocate

  • "Thank you so much for your assistance with this client"

    March 2021

    • Citizens Advice

  • "Just knowing that I have someone on my side who keeps a track of things helps”


    April 2021

    • Person with mental health issues and former prisoner

  • "I tell [professionals] to contact you as you are the only one who knows how to work with me”

    April 2021

    • Person with autism and mental health issues

  • "Thank you so much. I honestly cannot thank you enough" (after advocate had managed to contact client with Autism who doesn’t engage and help them instruct a solicitor)

    April 2021

    • Children’s social worker

  • "I can talk to you because you are the only one who listens to me”

    April 2021

    • Parent with mental health issues