About

We are one of the longest established Toastmasters International clubs in London. We also pride ourselves on being one of the friendliest clubs.

London Communicators was founded 20 years ago by Sue Warner and has since helped hundreds of people learn how to speak in public, conquer their fears, and develop their leadership skills. There is always a lot of laughter and applause at a club meeting. Whether you are an accomplished speaker or want to give your first ever speech, it is a hugely supportive place to grow in confidence! Come along as a guest and find out for yourself.

London Communicators is part of a worldwide network of 16,600 clubs that are part of Toastmasters International. Set up over 94 years ago as a non-profit organisation, Toastmasters International provides its members with a proven education programme, called Pathways.

With Pathways, members can choose from eleven paths. The programme helps members improve practical workplace skills such as leadership, project management, interviewing, collaboration and, of course, public speaking. Learn more about Pathways education programme.

A few facts about us

London Communicators is a non-profit Toastmasters International club run by members for our members.

24+

years OLD

Started in 1998, we are one of the most established public speaking clubs in London. We offer a safe, supportive environment to practice public speaking and develop other useful skills.

24+

meetings annually

Club meetings are where it all happens. Each meeting offers opportunities to participate in prepared or impromptu speeches as well as take on a role in running the meeting.

300

practical skills

All members follow Pathways education programme, designed to give you real-world workplace skills, such as communication, leadership and collaboration.

Our members & committee

The London Communicators club is run by its members for its members.

All club members contribute to the running of the club whether by pitching in with organising specific events or taking on roles at the meetings.

Some members are elected as club officers and form a committee. They work as a team to manage all affairs of the club on a volunteer basis. The committee is elected for a year.

Laurence Jacob

President

Laurence joined London Communicators in 2017 and is one of our longest standing members. As Club President, she provides leadership to the committee and club members, guiding the progress and welfare of the club.

Tom Brooks

Vice President Membership

Tom informs our guests how they can join the club and helps them to understand if membership is the right choice for them. You can find Tom warmly welcoming new guests to our meetings and making them feel at home.

Sanne winderickx

Vice President Education & PR

Sanne is responsible for organising club meetings and supports members in their development as communicators and leaders. She also advocates a sense of community, promoting and generating awareness of the club and the Toastmasters experience.

Allen pastorfide

Treasurer

Allen makes sure that the club remains financially sustainable and manages the day to day finances.

Joe Frigolette

Immediate Past President

After fulfilling the roles of Vice President Membership and PR, Joe lead the club through Covid, and ushered it back to face to face meetings in late 2021. He now supports the current club officers to ensure continuity of past activities.

Dinah Tobias

Past President

During her presidency, Dinah helped us achieve the Distinguished club status.