Inspiring Confidence, One Child at a Time

Championing the Next Generation

Our charity was founded by Barrister Caley Wright and School Governor Louise Jones, who shared a concern: public speaking—a vital life skill—is often overlooked or inconsistently taught in state schools. In some cases, it’s not taught at all.

Drawing on their extensive legal experience, Caley and Louise saw an opportunity. They realised that lawyers, skilled in oracy, argument, and persuasion, could play a valuable role in bridging this gap. Through interactive workshops in schools, our charity helps young people develop critical thinking, debating, and negotiation skills—empowering them with the confidence to speak clearly and effectively in any setting.

Our Story

Meet the Co-founders

Louise Jones

"I’m so pleased that having identified this gap in children’s education we are now out there, with a bunch of highly qualified lawyers, helping children with their public speaking.

As well as seeing the children’s confidence grow before your eyes, I also love facilitating the volunteer experience. Many of our volunteer lawyers haven’t stepped foot in a school since they were there themselves and to see their joy and enthusiasm working with the children is fantastic."

Caley Wright

"As a co-founder of Lawyers4Learners I have enjoyed designing and running the innovative workshops for Lawyers4Learners, that bring lawyers into schools to engage with students, helping them build confidence in speaking, listening, and debating.”

Our Trustees

  • Caley is a highly experienced barrister with 15 years of practice specializing in commercial litigation.  Passionate about promoting the development of essential life skills (whether in education, law other careers), Caley believes in the transformative power of oracy for young people in today’s society.  As chair of trustees, Caley plays a key role in overseeing the charity’s strategic direction and ensuring the programs effectively empower young people to communicate with clarity and confidence.